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Payroll Manager Salaries in Canada

• What is the average Payroll Manager salary in Canada?
  How much does a Payroll Manager in Canada make? The median annual Payroll Manager salary in Canada is C$125,146, as of July 27, 2026, with a range usually between C$111,244-C$141,074 not including bonus and benefit information and other factors that impact base pay. However, the salary for someone with the title Payroll Manager 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 Manager in Canada.

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  This chart describes the expected percentage of people who perform the job of Payroll Manager in , that make less than that salary. For example 50% of the people who perform the job of Payroll Manager in are expected to make less than the median.
  Source: HR Reported data as of July 27, 2026

• Job Description for Payroll Manager
  Responsible for managing payroll processing operations. Establishes policies and processes that ensure accurate calculation of wages, tax withholdings, and company deductions. Interfaces between finance and human resource departments to provide accurate and useful information. Develops and produces payroll-related statistical reports. Ensures accurate and on-time governmental reporting and compliance. Oversees the activities and training of both professionals and support staff. Directs the resolution of complex issues or errors. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a director. Manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. Typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 - 3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes. View full job description

• Similar Job titles to Payroll Manager
  • Human Resources Manager
  • Payroll Administrator I
  • Payroll Administrator II
  • Payroll Administrator III
  • Payroll Administrator IV
  • Payroll Clerk I
  • Payroll Clerk II
  • Payroll Clerk III

• Level of Education
  • Payroll Manager Salaries with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate
  • Payroll Manager Salaries with an Associate's Degree
  • Payroll Manager Salaries with a Bachelor's Degree
  • Payroll Manager Salaries with a Master's Degree or MBA
  • Payroll Manager Salaries with a JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent

• Industries that include Payroll Manager
  • Aerospace & Defense ,
  • Biotechnology ,
  • Business Services ,
  • Chemicals ,
  • Construction ,
  • Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit ,
  • Energy & Utilities ,
  • Financial Services ,
  • Healthcare ,
  • Hospitality & Leisure ,
  • Insurance ,
  • Internet ,
  • Media ,
  • MFG Durable ,
  • MFG Nondurable ,
  • Pharmaceuticals ,
  • Retail & Wholesale ,
  • Software & Networking ,
  • Telecom ,
  • Transportation

• Categories that include Payroll Manager
  • Accounting
  • Financial Services

• Payroll Manager 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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