What are the main factors that influence a Payroll Services Manager's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Payroll Services Manager's salary?

A Payroll Services Manager's salary grows with experience: starting around $138,483 for beginners, reaching about $140,224 at mid-level, and approach $144,262 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Payroll Services Manager?

Payroll Services Manager salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Payroll Services Manager roles are District of Columbia $155,066, California $154,477, Massachusetts $152,419. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Payroll Services Manager roles make?

Salaries for Payroll Services Manager level roles vary by specialization: External Payroll Manager: $140,100; Payroll Processing Manager: $140,090; Outsourced Payroll Manager: $140,060; Payroll Operations Manager: $111,600; Payroll Manager: $111,512.

Payroll Services Manager Salary in Delaware

How much does a Payroll Services Manager make in Delaware?

As of June 01, 2026, the average salary for a Payroll Services Manager in Delaware is $141,831 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $68.

However, a Payroll Services Manager's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $160,137
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $132,858 to $151,413
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $124,689

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Payroll Services Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$151,413	$12,618	$2,912	$73
Average	$141,831	$11,819	$2,728	$68
25th Percentile	$132,858	$11,072	$2,555	$64

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Key Factors That Influence Payroll Services Manager Salaries

A Payroll Services Manager's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Payroll Services Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Payroll Services Manager's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $138,483
Early Career (1-2 years): $138,884
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $140,224
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $141,831
Expert (over 8 years): $144,262

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Payroll Services Manager	$138,483
Intermediate Level Payroll Services Manager	$138,884
Senior Level Payroll Services Manager	$140,224
Specialist Level Payroll Services Manager	$141,831
Expert Level Payroll Services Manager	$144,262

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How Do Payroll Services Manager Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Payroll Services Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $155,066.
California: $154,477.
Massachusetts: $152,419.

District of Columbia $155,066 California $154,477 Massachusetts $152,419 Washington $151,858 New Jersey $151,802 Alaska $151,606 Connecticut $149,674 New York $148,889

Hawaii $146,382 Rhode Island $145,206 Maryland $144,408 Minnesota $143,315 Colorado $142,895 Illinois $142,755 Oregon $142,223 Delaware $141,831

New Hampshire $141,584 Virginia $141,032 Pennsylvania $139,422 Nevada $138,609 North Dakota $138,343 Michigan $137,923 Wisconsin $137,769 Vermont $137,461

Texas $136,607 Maine $136,551 Arizona $136,467 Ohio $136,369 Georgia $135,080 Indiana $134,436 Wyoming $134,310 Utah $134,114

Iowa $134,030 Kansas $133,358 Louisiana $133,161 North Carolina $133,091 Missouri $133,063 Florida $132,517 Montana $132,223 Nebraska $131,943

Kentucky $131,789 South Carolina $131,229 Tennessee $130,879 Idaho $130,739 New Mexico $129,716 Oklahoma $129,492 Alabama $128,666 South Dakota $127,279

Arkansas $126,523 West Virginia $126,117 Mississippi $124,898

Top Paying Cities for Payroll Services Managers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Lincoln: $141,192
Little Creek: $142,226
Magnolia: $142,021

Lincoln, DE $141,192 Little Creek, DE $142,226 Magnolia, DE $142,021 Milford, DE $141,551 Marydel, DE $141,783 Millsboro, DE $140,600 Millville, DE $140,817 Milton, DE $141,060

Nassau, DE $141,163 Ocean View, DE $140,793 Rehoboth Beach, DE $141,063 Seaford, DE $141,143 Selbyville, DE $140,559 Smyrna, DE $142,324 Viola, DE $141,668 Woodside, DE $142,049

Bear, DE $141,721 Newark, DE $141,668 Claymont, DE $141,958 Delaware City, DE $141,810 Hockessin, DE $141,656 Kirkwood, DE $141,783 Middletown, DE $141,838 Montchanin, DE $141,688

New Castle, DE $141,709 Odessa, DE $141,908 Port Penn, DE $142,003 Rockland, DE $141,702 Saint Georges, DE $141,793 Townsend, DE $142,011 Winterthur, DE $141,719 Lewes, DE $141,115

Wilmington, DE $141,663 Dover, DE $142,226 Dover Afb, DE $141,476 Bethany Beach, DE $140,644 Bethel, DE $140,790 Bridgeville, DE $141,122 Camden Wyoming, DE $141,825 Cheswold, DE $142,179

Clayton, DE $142,184 Dagsboro, DE $140,546 Delmar, DE $140,321 Ellendale, DE $140,747 Felton, DE $141,539 Fenwick Island, DE $140,577 Frankford, DE $140,332 Frederica, DE $141,679

Georgetown, DE $140,493 Greenwood, DE $141,144 Harbeson, DE $140,643 Harrington, DE $141,360 Hartly, DE $141,800 Houston, DE $141,158 Kenton, DE $142,191 Laurel, DE $140,409

Yorklyn, DE $141,698

Payroll Services Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Payroll Services Manager's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$132,858

Average $141,831/year

$151,413

$11,072

Average $11,819/month

$12,618

$2,555

Average $2,728/week

$2,912

$64

Average $68/hour

$73

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$151,413	$12,618	$2,912	$73
Average	$141,831	$11,819	$2,728	$68
25th Percentile	$132,858	$11,072	$2,555	$64

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