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Payroll Supervisor Salaries in Canada

• What is the average Payroll Supervisor salary in Canada?
  How much does a Payroll Supervisor in Canada make? The median annual Payroll Supervisor salary in Canada is C$107,594, as of March 25, 2025, with a range usually between C$94,121-C$123,433 not including bonus and benefit information and other factors that impact base pay. However, the salary for someone with the title Payroll Supervisor 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 Supervisor in Canada.

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

• Job Description for Payroll Supervisor
  Responsible for the supervision and coordination of payroll processing operations. Ensures accurate calculation of wages and processing of tax withholding and company deductions. Prepares statistical reports on employee pay, commissions and bonuses; vacation, sick, disability and workers compensation leave; taxes, withholding, etc. Oversees the distribution of paychecks and direct deposit programs. Provides training to team on policies, regulations, and processes. Assists team members with resolving errors or responding to inquiries. May be the first level escalation for complaints or complex error resolution. Typically requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. Supervises a group of primarily para-professional level staffs. May also be a level above a supervisor within high volume administrative/ production environments. Makes day-to-day decisions within or for a group/small department. Has some authority for personnel actions. Typically requires 3-5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. Thorough knowledge of functional area and department processes. View full job description

• Similar Job titles to Payroll Supervisor
  • Human Resources Supervisor
  • 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 Supervisor Salaries with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate
  • Payroll Supervisor Salaries with an Associate's Degree
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  • Payroll Supervisor Salaries with a Master's Degree or MBA
  • Payroll Supervisor Salaries with a JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent

• Industries that include Payroll Supervisor
  • 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 Supervisor
  • Accounting
  • Financial Services
  • Human Resources

• Payroll Supervisor 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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