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 $104,033, a Payroll Team Lead (7+ years)earns $90,043, a Payroll Supervisor (7+ years)earns $96,683, a Payroll Manager (7+ years)earns $112,924, a Payroll Director (7+ years)earns $162,509,

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 $105,705, California $105,305, Massachusetts $103,901. 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: $97,324; Payroll Operations Supervisor: $95,500; Payroll Operations Assistant Supervisor: $89,000; Payroll Team Lead: $88,914; Payroll Clerk IV: $62,636.

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Payroll Supervisor Salary in Delaware

How much does a Payroll Supervisor make in Delaware?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Payroll Supervisor in Delaware is $96,683 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): $109,903
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $89,877 to $103,603
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $83,680

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Payroll Supervisor Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$103,603	$8,634	$1,992	$50
Average	$96,683	$8,057	$1,859	$46
25th Percentile	$89,877	$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): $104,033
Payroll Team Lead (7+ years): $90,043
Payroll Supervisor (7+ years): $96,683
Payroll Manager (7+ years): $112,924
Payroll Director (7+ years): $162,509

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Payroll Administrator IV	7+ years	$104,033
Payroll Team Lead	7+ years	$90,043
Payroll Supervisor	7+ years	$96,683
Payroll Manager	7+ years	$112,924
Payroll Director	7+ years	$162,509

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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: $105,705.
California: $105,305.
Massachusetts: $103,901.

District of Columbia $105,705 California $105,305 Massachusetts $103,901 Washington $103,519 New Jersey $103,481 Alaska $103,347 Connecticut $102,030 New York $101,495

Hawaii $99,786 Rhode Island $98,984 Maryland $98,440 Minnesota $97,695 Colorado $97,409 Illinois $97,314 Oregon $96,951 Delaware $96,683

New Hampshire $96,515 Virginia $96,139 Pennsylvania $95,041 Nevada $94,488 North Dakota $94,306 Michigan $94,020 Wisconsin $93,915 Vermont $93,705

Texas $93,122 Maine $93,084 Arizona $93,027 Ohio $92,960 Georgia $92,082 Indiana $91,643 Wyoming $91,557 Utah $91,423

Iowa $91,366 Kansas $90,907 Louisiana $90,774 North Carolina $90,726 Missouri $90,707 Florida $90,335 Montana $90,134 Nebraska $89,943

Kentucky $89,838 South Carolina $89,456 Tennessee $89,218 Idaho $89,122 New Mexico $88,425 Oklahoma $88,272 Alabama $87,709 South Dakota $86,764

Arkansas $86,249 West Virginia $85,972 Mississippi $85,141

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: $100,063
Little Creek: $99,137
Magnolia: $99,548

Lincoln, DE $100,063 Little Creek, DE $99,137 Magnolia, DE $99,548 Milford, DE $100,063 Marydel, DE $98,765 Millsboro, DE $100,063 Millville, DE $100,731 Milton, DE $100,063

Nassau, DE $100,063 Ocean View, DE $100,731 Rehoboth Beach, DE $100,731 Seaford, DE $99,013 Selbyville, DE $100,731 Smyrna, DE $98,650 Viola, DE $99,548 Woodside, DE $99,261

Bear, DE $97,925 Newark, DE $97,963 Claymont, DE $98,039 Delaware City, DE $97,963 Hockessin, DE $98,039 Kirkwood, DE $97,963 Middletown, DE $98,450 Montchanin, DE $98,039

New Castle, DE $98,039 Odessa, DE $98,583 Port Penn, DE $97,695 Rockland, DE $98,039 Saint Georges, DE $97,963 Townsend, DE $98,440 Winterthur, DE $98,039 Lewes, DE $100,063

Wilmington, DE $98,039 Dover, DE $99,089 Dover Afb, DE $99,318 Bethany Beach, DE $100,731 Bethel, DE $99,013 Bridgeville, DE $100,063 Camden Wyoming, DE $99,194 Cheswold, DE $98,860

Clayton, DE $98,612 Dagsboro, DE $100,731 Delmar, DE $99,013 Ellendale, DE $100,063 Felton, DE $100,063 Fenwick Island, DE $100,731 Frankford, DE $100,731 Frederica, DE $100,063

Georgetown, DE $100,063 Greenwood, DE $100,063 Harbeson, DE $100,063 Harrington, DE $100,063 Hartly, DE $98,564 Houston, DE $100,063 Kenton, DE $98,612 Laurel, DE $99,013

Yorklyn, DE $98,039

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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$89,877

Average $96,683/year

$103,603

$7,490

Average $8,057/month

$8,634

$1,728

Average $1,859/week

$1,992

$43

Average $46/hour

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	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$103,603	$8,634	$1,992	$50
Average	$96,683	$8,057	$1,859	$46
25th Percentile	$89,877	$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 $112,924 - a projected growth of 17% over your current level.

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