Accounting Admin/Payroll Admin Salary in the United States

How much does an Accounting Admin/Payroll Admin make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for an Accounting Admin/Payroll Admin in the United States is $49,632 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $24.

However, an Accounting Admin/Payroll Admin's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $56,837
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $45,712 to $53,403
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $42,144
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Accounting Admin/Payroll Admin Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $53,403 $4,450 $1,027 $26
Average $49,632 $4,136 $954 $24
25th Percentile $45,712 $3,809 $879 $22
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Key Factors That Influence Accounting Admin/Payroll Admin Salaries

An Accounting Admin/Payroll Admin'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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Accounting Admin/Payroll Admin Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Accounting Admin/Payroll Admin'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): $47,439
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $47,567
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $48,846
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $50,155
  • Expert (over 8 years): $50,679
Levels Salary
Entry Level Accounting Admin/Payroll Admin$47,439
Intermediate Level Accounting Admin/Payroll Admin$47,567
Senior Level Accounting Admin/Payroll Admin$48,846
Specialist Level Accounting Admin/Payroll Admin$50,155
Expert Level Accounting Admin/Payroll Admin$50,679
$47,439 0 yr
$47,567 < 2 yrs
$48,846 2-4 yrs
$50,155 5-8 yrs
$50,679 > 8 yrs
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How Do Accounting Admin/Payroll Admin 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 Accounting Admin/Payroll Admins. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $54,952.
  • California: $54,744.
  • Massachusetts: $54,014.

Top Paying Cities for Accounting Admin/Payroll Admins

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:

  • San Jose: $62,600
  • San Francisco: $61,985
  • Oakland: $60,610

What Skills Can Increase an Accounting Admin/Payroll Admin's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 4.95% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Credit Card (Mentioned in 2.68% Job Postings): A credit card is a type of credit facility, provided by banks that allow customers to borrow funds within a pre-approved credit limit.
  • Microsoft Excel (Mentioned in 1.14% Job Postings): Microsoft Excel is a spreadsheet developed by Microsoft for Windows, macOS, Android and iOS. It features calculation or computation capabilities, graphing tools, pivot tables, and a macro programming language called Visual Basic for Applications.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 4.95%
Credit Card 2.68%
Microsoft Excel 1.14%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on an Accounting Admin/Payroll Admin's salary.
  • Presentation: Can increase your salary by up to 13%.
  • Finance and Accounting: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
  • Analysis: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Presentation
$56,084
13%
Finance and Accounting
$55,091
11%
Analysis
$54,595
10%
Balance Sheet
$54,595
10%
Coordination
$54,595
10%
Leadership
$54,098
9%
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How Education impacts an Accounting Admin/Payroll Admin's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Accounting Admin/Payroll Admins enter the field with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for an Accounting Admin/Payroll Admin with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $48,085 and $50,955).

Accounting Admin/Payroll Admin Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Accounting Admin/Payroll Admin
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 3.7%
High School 32.7%
Associates 26.5%
Bachelors 33.2%
Masters 3.2%
Doctorate 0.7%
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Accounting Admin/Payroll Admin Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Accounting Admin/Payroll Admin'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 January 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Accounting Admin/Payroll Admin

Salaries for an Accounting Admin/Payroll Admin can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $47,515 in 2023 to around $46,204 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Accounting Admin/Payroll Admin salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Accounting Admin/Payroll Admin Over Time

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2023
$47,515
2024
$46,569
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2024 $46,569
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