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

A Payroll Supervisor's salary grows with experience: a Payroll Administrator IV (7+ years)earns $104,006, a Payroll Team Lead (7+ years)earns $90,018, a Payroll Supervisor (7+ years)earns $96,682, a Payroll Manager (7+ years)earns $112,920, a Payroll Director (7+ years)earns $162,498,

What are the highest paying states for a Payroll Supervisor?

Payroll Supervisor salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Payroll Supervisor roles are District of Columbia $105,704, California $105,303, Massachusetts $103,900. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Payroll Supervisor roles make?

Salaries for Payroll Supervisor level roles vary by specialization: Payroll Tax Supervisor: $97,319; Payroll Operations Supervisor: $95,500; Payroll Operations Assistant Supervisor: $88,900; Payroll Team Lead: $88,889; Payroll Clerk IV: $62,631.

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Payroll Supervisor Salary in Delaware

How much does a Payroll Supervisor make in Delaware?

As of February 01, 2026, the average salary for a Payroll Supervisor in Delaware is $96,682 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $46.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $109,984
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $89,875 to $103,645
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $83,677

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Payroll Supervisor Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$103,645	$8,637	$1,993	$50
Average	$96,682	$8,057	$1,859	$46
25th Percentile	$89,875	$7,490	$1,728	$43

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Key Factors That Influence Payroll Supervisor Salaries

A Payroll Supervisor'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 Supervisor Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Payroll Supervisor'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:

Payroll Administrator IV (7+ years): $104,006
Payroll Team Lead (7+ years): $90,018
Payroll Supervisor (7+ years): $96,682
Payroll Manager (7+ years): $112,920
Payroll Director (7+ years): $162,498

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Payroll Administrator IV	7+ years	$104,006
Payroll Team Lead	7+ years	$90,018
Payroll Supervisor	7+ years	$96,682
Payroll Manager	7+ years	$112,920
Payroll Director	7+ years	$162,498

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How Do Payroll Supervisor 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 Supervisors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $105,704.
California: $105,303.
Massachusetts: $103,900.

District of Columbia $105,704 California $105,303 Massachusetts $103,900 Washington $103,518 New Jersey $103,480 Alaska $103,346 Connecticut $102,029 New York $101,494

Hawaii $99,785 Rhode Island $98,983 Maryland $98,439 Minnesota $97,694 Colorado $97,408 Illinois $97,313 Oregon $96,950 Delaware $96,682

New Hampshire $96,514 Virginia $96,138 Pennsylvania $95,040 Nevada $94,487 North Dakota $94,305 Michigan $94,019 Wisconsin $93,914 Vermont $93,704

Texas $93,121 Maine $93,083 Arizona $93,026 Ohio $92,959 Georgia $92,081 Indiana $91,642 Wyoming $91,556 Utah $91,422

Iowa $91,365 Kansas $90,907 Louisiana $90,773 North Carolina $90,725 Missouri $90,706 Florida $90,334 Montana $90,133 Nebraska $89,942

Kentucky $89,837 South Carolina $89,455 Tennessee $89,217 Idaho $89,121 New Mexico $88,424 Oklahoma $88,272 Alabama $87,708 South Dakota $86,763

Arkansas $86,248 West Virginia $85,971 Mississippi $85,140

Top Paying Cities for Payroll Supervisors

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: $100,062
Little Creek: $99,136
Magnolia: $99,547

Lincoln, DE $100,062 Little Creek, DE $99,136 Magnolia, DE $99,547 Milford, DE $100,062 Marydel, DE $98,764 Millsboro, DE $100,062 Millville, DE $100,730 Milton, DE $100,062

Nassau, DE $100,062 Ocean View, DE $100,730 Rehoboth Beach, DE $100,730 Seaford, DE $99,012 Selbyville, DE $100,730 Smyrna, DE $98,649 Viola, DE $99,547 Woodside, DE $99,260

Bear, DE $97,924 Newark, DE $97,962 Claymont, DE $98,038 Delaware City, DE $97,962 Hockessin, DE $98,038 Kirkwood, DE $97,962 Middletown, DE $98,449 Montchanin, DE $98,038

New Castle, DE $98,038 Odessa, DE $98,582 Port Penn, DE $97,694 Rockland, DE $98,038 Saint Georges, DE $97,962 Townsend, DE $98,439 Winterthur, DE $98,038 Lewes, DE $100,062

Wilmington, DE $98,038 Dover, DE $99,088 Dover Afb, DE $99,317 Bethany Beach, DE $100,730 Bethel, DE $99,012 Bridgeville, DE $100,062 Camden Wyoming, DE $99,193 Cheswold, DE $98,859

Clayton, DE $98,611 Dagsboro, DE $100,730 Delmar, DE $99,012 Ellendale, DE $100,062 Felton, DE $100,062 Fenwick Island, DE $100,730 Frankford, DE $100,730 Frederica, DE $100,062

Georgetown, DE $100,062 Greenwood, DE $100,062 Harbeson, DE $100,062 Harrington, DE $100,062 Hartly, DE $98,563 Houston, DE $100,062 Kenton, DE $98,611 Laurel, DE $99,012

Yorklyn, DE $98,038

Payroll Supervisor Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Payroll Supervisor'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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$89,875

Average $96,682/year

$103,645

$7,490

Average $8,057/month

$8,637

$1,728

Average $1,859/week

$1,993

$43

Average $46/hour

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	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$103,645	$8,637	$1,993	$50
Average	$96,682	$8,057	$1,859	$46
25th Percentile	$89,875	$7,490	$1,728	$43

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For a Payroll Supervisor, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Payroll Manager role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $112,920 - a projected growth of 17% over your current level.

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