As of August 01, 2025, Payroll Analyst Is in the United States earn an average annual salary of $61,449 with an hourly rate of $30. Salary ranges from $50,145 (10th percentile) to $70,597 (90th percentile), with the majority earning between $55,532 (25th percentile) and $66,237 (75th percentile). Compensation varies based on experience, skills, company size, and local market factors - all explored below.
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Last Updated on August 01, 2025An entry-level Payroll Analyst I with less than 1 year of experience earns about $60,641. With 1-2 years of experience, the average salary increases to $61,238. For 2-4 years of experience, the pay typically rises to $62,294. Senior-level professionals with 5-8 years of experience earn around $62,505, and those with over 8 years of experience can expect an average of $62,646.
| Levels | Salary |
|---|---|
| Entry Level Payroll Analyst I | $60,641 |
| Intermediate Level Payroll Analyst I | $61,238 |
| Senior Level Payroll Analyst I | $62,294 |
| Specialist Level Payroll Analyst I | $62,505 |
| Expert Level Payroll Analyst I | $62,646 |
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Salaries in the United States differ widely between states due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.
As of August 01, 2025, our research reveals a significant shift in Payroll Analyst I compensation over the past six years. For example, the median salary increased from $51,526 in 2023 to approximately $51,153 in 2025. (For a detailed analysis of Payroll Analyst I salary trends, click here.)
Key factors like location, experience, industry demand, and economic growth significantly influence salary variations, making them important to consider.
| Median | % of Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Base Salary | $61,449 | 65.8% |
| Bonus | $3,147 | 3.4% |
| Median | % of Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Social Security | $4,990 | 5.3% |
| 401K/403B | $2,740 | 2.9% |
| Disability | $1,305 | 1.4% |
| Healthcare | $8,167 | 8.7% |
| Pension | $3,523 | 3.8% |
| Time Off | $8,029 | 8.6% |
| Total Compensation | $93,349 | 100% |
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