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

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

What industry pays the highest salary for Payroll Team Lead?

The Aerospace & Defense industry offers the highest average compensation for Payroll Team Lead roles, with salaries approximately 50% above the market median.

How does experience change A Payroll Team Lead's salary?

A Payroll Team Lead's salary grows with experience: a Payroll Administrator III (4-7 years)earns $85,725, a Payroll Administrator IV (7+ years)earns $104,070, a Payroll Team Lead (7+ years)earns $90,078, a Payroll Supervisor (7+ years)earns $96,686, a Payroll Manager (7+ years)earns $112,930,

What are the highest paying states for a Payroll Team Lead?

Payroll Team Lead salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Payroll Team Lead roles are District of Columbia $98,483, California $98,110, Massachusetts $96,802. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Payroll Team Lead roles make?

Salaries for Payroll Team Lead level roles vary by specialization: design team lead: $115,192; Lead Payroll Administrator: $103,428; Payroll Accounting Administrator Expert: $102,800; Payroll Administrator IV: $102,765; Lead Payroll Specialist: $101,232.

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Payroll Team Lead Salary in Delaware

How much does a Payroll Team Lead make in Delaware?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Payroll Team Lead in Delaware is $90,078 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $43.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $105,174
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $78,634 to $97,980
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $68,215

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Payroll Team Lead Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$97,980	$8,165	$1,884	$47
Average	$90,078	$7,506	$1,732	$43
25th Percentile	$78,634	$6,553	$1,512	$38

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Key Factors That Influence Payroll Team Lead Salaries

A Payroll Team Lead'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 Team Lead Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Payroll Team Lead'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 III (4-7 years): $85,725
Payroll Administrator IV (7+ years): $104,070
Payroll Team Lead (7+ years): $90,078
Payroll Supervisor (7+ years): $96,686
Payroll Manager (7+ years): $112,930

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Payroll Administrator III	4-7 years	$85,725
Payroll Administrator IV	7+ years	$104,070
Payroll Team Lead	7+ years	$90,078
Payroll Supervisor	7+ years	$96,686
Payroll Manager	7+ years	$112,930

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How Do Payroll Team Lead 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 Team Leads. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $98,483.
California: $98,110.
Massachusetts: $96,802.

District of Columbia $98,483 California $98,110 Massachusetts $96,802 Washington $96,446 New Jersey $96,411 Alaska $96,286 Connecticut $95,059 New York $94,561

Hawaii $92,968 Rhode Island $92,221 Maryland $91,714 Minnesota $91,020 Colorado $90,754 Illinois $90,665 Oregon $90,327 Delaware $90,078

New Hampshire $89,921 Virginia $89,571 Pennsylvania $88,548 Nevada $88,032 North Dakota $87,863 Michigan $87,596 Wisconsin $87,498 Vermont $87,302

Texas $86,760 Maine $86,724 Arizona $86,671 Ohio $86,609 Georgia $85,790 Indiana $85,381 Wyoming $85,301 Utah $85,177

Iowa $85,123 Kansas $84,696 Louisiana $84,572 North Carolina $84,527 Missouri $84,509 Florida $84,163 Montana $83,976 Nebraska $83,798

Kentucky $83,700 South Carolina $83,344 Tennessee $83,122 Idaho $83,033 New Mexico $82,384 Oklahoma $82,241 Alabama $81,717 South Dakota $80,836

Arkansas $80,356 West Virginia $80,098 Mississippi $79,324

Top Paying Cities for Payroll Team Leads

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: $89,672
Little Creek: $90,328
Magnolia: $90,199

Lincoln, DE $89,672 Little Creek, DE $90,328 Magnolia, DE $90,199 Milford, DE $89,900 Marydel, DE $90,047 Millsboro, DE $89,296 Millville, DE $89,434 Milton, DE $89,588

Nassau, DE $89,653 Ocean View, DE $89,419 Rehoboth Beach, DE $89,590 Seaford, DE $89,641 Selbyville, DE $89,270 Smyrna, DE $90,391 Viola, DE $89,974 Woodside, DE $90,216

Bear, DE $90,008 Newark, DE $89,974 Claymont, DE $90,159 Delaware City, DE $90,064 Hockessin, DE $89,966 Kirkwood, DE $90,047 Middletown, DE $90,082 Montchanin, DE $89,987

New Castle, DE $90,000 Odessa, DE $90,127 Port Penn, DE $90,187 Rockland, DE $89,996 Saint Georges, DE $90,054 Townsend, DE $90,192 Winterthur, DE $90,006 Lewes, DE $89,623

Wilmington, DE $89,971 Dover, DE $90,328 Dover Afb, DE $89,853 Bethany Beach, DE $89,324 Bethel, DE $89,417 Bridgeville, DE $89,628 Camden Wyoming, DE $90,074 Cheswold, DE $90,299

Clayton, DE $90,302 Dagsboro, DE $89,262 Delmar, DE $89,119 Ellendale, DE $89,389 Felton, DE $89,893 Fenwick Island, DE $89,282 Frankford, DE $89,126 Frederica, DE $89,982

Georgetown, DE $89,228 Greenwood, DE $89,642 Harbeson, DE $89,323 Harrington, DE $89,779 Hartly, DE $90,058 Houston, DE $89,651 Kenton, DE $90,306 Laurel, DE $89,175

Yorklyn, DE $89,993

Payroll Team Lead Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Payroll Team Lead salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $100,751. While startup companies pay approximate $85,205.

Payroll Team Lead Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$85,205
Growth Stage	51~500	$90,118
Established	501~5000	$97,294
Enterprise	5000+	$100,751

Payroll Team Lead Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Payroll Team Lead roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 100% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Aerospace & Defense and Business Services sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 50% above the average. In contrast, Payroll Team Lead positions in Biotechnology or Transportation typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Payroll Team Lead as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for a Payroll Team Lead

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Aerospace & Defense	$135,116	$65.0	50%

Payroll Team Lead Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Payroll Team Lead'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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$78,634

Average $90,078/year

$97,980

$6,553

Average $7,506/month

$8,165

$1,512

Average $1,732/week

$1,884

$38

Average $43/hour

$47

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$97,980	$8,165	$1,884	$47
Average	$90,078	$7,506	$1,732	$43
25th Percentile	$78,634	$6,553	$1,512	$38

Payroll Team Lead Salary Growth & Career Path

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For a Payroll Team Lead, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Payroll Supervisor role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $96,686 - a projected growth of 7% over your current level.

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