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Payroll Director Salaries in Canada

• What is the average Payroll Director salary in Canada?
  How much does a Payroll Director in Canada make? The median annual Payroll Director salary in Canada is C$158,726, as of September 23, 2026, with a range usually between C$140,454-C$176,658 not including bonus and benefit information and other factors that impact base pay. However, the salary for someone with the title Payroll Director may vary depending on a number of factors including industry, company size, location, years of experience and level of education. Our team of Certified Compensation Professionals has analyzed survey data collected from thousands of HR departments at companies of all sizes and industries to present this range of annual salaries for people with the job title Payroll Director in Canada.

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  This chart describes the expected percentage of people who perform the job of Payroll Director in , that make less than that salary. For example 50% of the people who perform the job of Payroll Director in are expected to make less than the median.
  Source: HR Reported data as of September 23, 2026

• Job Description for Payroll Director
  Directs all aspects of payroll processing operations. Establishes and oversees payroll processes and procedures for routine processing, tax reporting and internal financial requirements. Designs short-term and long-term strategies to achieve continuous improvement and efficiencies in payroll processing and delivery operations. Keeps stakeholders informed about the status of payroll laws and regulations and develops implementation plans for required changes to operations. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to senior management. Typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. Typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. View full job description

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• Level of Education
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• Industries that include Payroll Director
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• Categories that include Payroll Director
  • Executive and Management
  • Human Resources

• Payroll Director Salaries by Province in Canada
  • Alberta
  • British Columbia
  • Manitoba
  • New Brunswick
  • Newfoundland and Labrador
  • Nova Scotia
  • Northwest Territories
  • Nunavut
  • Ontario
  • Prince Edward Island
  • Quebec
  • Saskatchewan
  • Yukon

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