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

A Payroll Coordinator's salary grows with experience: a Payroll Administrator I (0-2 years)earns $65,794, a Payroll Coordinator (2-4 years)earns $77,003, a Payroll Administrator III (4-7 years)earns $89,088, a Payroll Administrator IV (7+ years)earns $108,137, a Payroll Team Lead (7+ years)earns $93,595,

What are the highest paying states for a Payroll Coordinator?

Payroll Coordinator salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Payroll Coordinator roles are District of Columbia $82,793, California $82,478, Massachusetts $81,379. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Payroll Coordinator roles make?

Salaries for Payroll Coordinator level roles vary by specialization: Payroll And Benefits Coordinator: $97,814; Accounts Payable/Payroll Coordinator: $72,805; Human Resources And Payroll Coordinator: $71,568; Absence Management Payroll Coordinator: $64,130; Payroll Tax Coordinator: $64,113.

Payroll Coordinator Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Payroll Coordinator make in Rhode Island?

As of March 01, 2026, the average salary for a Payroll Coordinator in Rhode Island is $77,528 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $37.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $91,189
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $70,707 to $84,679
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $64,497

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Payroll Coordinator Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$84,679	$7,057	$1,628	$41
Average	$77,528	$6,461	$1,491	$37
25th Percentile	$70,707	$5,892	$1,360	$34

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Key Factors That Influence Payroll Coordinator Salaries

A Payroll Coordinator'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 Coordinator Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Payroll Coordinator'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:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $65,794
Early Career (1-2 years): $77,003
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $89,088
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $108,137
Expert (over 8 years): $93,595

Levels	Salary
Payroll A... Level Payroll Coordinator	$65,794
Payroll C... Level Payroll Coordinator	$77,003
Payroll A... Level Payroll Coordinator	$89,088
Payroll A... Level Payroll Coordinator	$108,137
Payroll T... Level Payroll Coordinator	$93,595

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

District of Columbia: $82,793.
California: $82,478.
Massachusetts: $81,379.

District of Columbia $82,793 California $82,478 Massachusetts $81,379 Washington $81,080 New Jersey $81,050 Alaska $80,946 Connecticut $79,914 New York $79,495

Hawaii $78,156 Rhode Island $77,528 Maryland $77,102 Minnesota $76,519 Colorado $76,294 Illinois $76,220 Oregon $75,936 Delaware $75,726

New Hampshire $75,595 Virginia $75,300 Pennsylvania $74,440 Nevada $74,006 North Dakota $73,864 Michigan $73,640 Wisconsin $73,558 Vermont $73,393

Texas $72,937 Maine $72,907 Arizona $72,862 Ohio $72,810 Georgia $72,122 Indiana $71,778 Wyoming $71,711 Utah $71,606

Iowa $71,561 Kansas $71,202 Louisiana $71,097 North Carolina $71,060 Missouri $71,045 Florida $70,754 Montana $70,596 Nebraska $70,447

Kentucky $70,365 South Carolina $70,066 Tennessee $69,879 Idaho $69,804 New Mexico $69,258 Oklahoma $69,138 Alabama $68,697 South Dakota $67,957

Arkansas $67,553 West Virginia $67,336 Mississippi $66,686

Top Paying Cities for Payroll Coordinators

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:

Adamsville: $78,799
Albion: $77,491
Ashaway: $79,099

Adamsville, RI $78,799 Albion, RI $77,491 Ashaway, RI $79,099 Barrington, RI $77,491 Block Island, RI $78,687 Bradford, RI $79,046 Bristol, RI $77,416 Carolina, RI $78,403

Charlestown, RI $78,485 Chepachet, RI $77,341 Clayville, RI $77,416 Coventry, RI $77,341 West Greenwich, RI $77,289 East Greenwich, RI $77,394 Exeter, RI $79,046 Fiskeville, RI $77,491

Forestdale, RI $77,416 Foster, RI $77,289 Glendale, RI $77,289 Greene, RI $78,156 Greenville, RI $77,491 Harmony, RI $77,468 Harrisville, RI $77,341 Hope, RI $77,491

Hope Valley, RI $79,099 Hopkinton, RI $79,121 Jamestown, RI $78,328 Kenyon, RI $79,024 Little Compton, RI $78,770 Manville, RI $77,491 Mapleville, RI $77,289 Newport, RI $78,343

Middletown, RI $78,672 North Kingstown, RI $77,267 North Scituate, RI $77,468 Oakland, RI $77,364 Pascoag, RI $77,319 Pawtucket, RI $77,491 Central Falls, RI $77,491 Cumberland, RI $77,491

Lincoln, RI $77,491 Portsmouth, RI $78,029 Prudence Island, RI $77,341 Rockville, RI $79,121 Saunderstown, RI $78,373 Shannock, RI $79,001 Slatersville, RI $77,416 Slocum, RI $78,373

Tiverton, RI $78,822 Wakefield, RI $78,291 Kingston, RI $78,306 Narragansett, RI $78,321 Peace Dale, RI $78,291 Warren, RI $77,468 Warwick, RI $77,491 Westerly, RI $79,143

West Kingston, RI $78,351 West Warwick, RI $77,491 Wood River Junction, RI $79,046 Woonsocket, RI $77,416 North Smithfield, RI $77,468 Wyoming, RI $79,024 Providence, RI $77,491 Cranston, RI $77,491

North Providence, RI $77,491 East Providence, RI $77,491 Riverside, RI $77,491 Rumford, RI $77,491 Smithfield, RI $77,491 Johnston, RI $77,491

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

Understanding how a Payroll Coordinator'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.

Last Updated on March 01, 2026

$70,707

Average $77,528/year

$84,679

$5,892

Average $6,461/month

$7,057

$1,360

Average $1,491/week

$1,628

$34

Average $37/hour

$41

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$84,679	$7,057	$1,628	$41
Average	$77,528	$6,461	$1,491	$37
25th Percentile	$70,707	$5,892	$1,360	$34

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