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Payroll Director Salaries in Montreal, QC

• What is the average Payroll Director salary for Montreal, QC?
  How much does a Payroll Director in Montreal, QC make? The median annual Payroll Director salary in Montreal, QC is C$160,904, as of March 25, 2025, with a range usually between C$142,156-C$178,185 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 Montreal, QC.

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  This chart describes the expected percentage of people who perform the job of Payroll Director in Montreal, QC that make less than that salary. For example 50% of the people who perform the job of Payroll Director in Montreal, QC are expected to make less than the median.
  Source: HR Reported data as of March 25, 2025

• 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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