Accounts Payable/Payroll Manager Salary in the United States

How much does an Accounts Payable/Payroll Manager make in the United States?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for an Accounts Payable/Payroll Manager in the United States is $113,795 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $55.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $134,051
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $103,346 to $124,398
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $93,833
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Accounts Payable/Payroll Manager Salaries by Percentile

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Salary		 Monthly
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Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $124,398 $10,367 $2,392 $60
Average $113,795 $9,483 $2,188 $55
25th Percentile $103,346 $8,612 $1,987 $50
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Key Factors That Influence Accounts Payable/Payroll Manager Salaries

An Accounts Payable/Payroll Manager'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 Accounts Payable/Payroll Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Accounts Payable/Payroll Manager'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): $102,800
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $88,976
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $95,538
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $111,586
  • Expert (over 8 years): $160,583
Levels Salary
Payroll A... Level Accounts Payable/Payroll Manager$102,800
Payroll T... Level Accounts Payable/Payroll Manager$88,976
Payroll S... Level Accounts Payable/Payroll Manager$95,538
Accounts ... Level Accounts Payable/Payroll Manager$111,586
Payroll D... Level Accounts Payable/Payroll Manager$160,583
$102,800 0 yr
$88,976 < 2 yrs
$95,538 2-4 yrs
$111,586 5-8 yrs
$160,583 > 8 yrs
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How Do Accounts Payable/Payroll Manager 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 Accounts Payable/Payroll Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $125,994.
  • California: $125,516.
  • Massachusetts: $123,843.

Top Paying Cities for Accounts Payable/Payroll Managers

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: $143,530
  • San Francisco: $142,119
  • Oakland: $138,966

What Skills Can Increase an Accounts Payable/Payroll Manager's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 5.99% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • General Ledger (Mentioned in 2.36% Job Postings): Creating and keeping track of business transactions and activities to monitor financial operations.
  • Auditing (Mentioned in 1.28% Job Postings): Auditing refers to the independent examination of financial information of any entity whether profit oriented or not. It is a safeguard measure that prevents corruption.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Leadership 5.99%
General Ledger 2.36%
Auditing 1.28%
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 Accounts Payable/Payroll Manager's salary.
  • Consulting: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
  • Project Management: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
  • Continuous Improvement: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Consulting
 $120,623
6%
Project Management
 $119,485
5%
Continuous Improvement
 $118,347
4%
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 $118,347
4%
Process Improvement
 $118,347
4%
Workday
 $118,347
4%
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How Education impacts an Accounts Payable/Payroll Manager's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Accounts Payable/Payroll Managers 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 Accounts Payable/Payroll Manager with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $112,027 and $119,913).

Accounts Payable/Payroll Manager Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Accounts Payable/Payroll Manager
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 1.3%
High School 31.5%
Associates 17.6%
Bachelors 41.9%
Masters 7.7%
Doctorate 0.1%
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Accounts Payable/Payroll Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Accounts Payable/Payroll Manager'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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$103,346
Average $113,795/year
$124,398
$8,612
Average $9,483/month
$10,367
$1,987
Average $2,188/week
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Average $55/hour
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Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $124,398 $10,367 $2,392 $60
Average $113,795 $9,483 $2,188 $55
25th Percentile $103,346 $8,612 $1,987 $50

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Salary Trends for Accounts Payable/Payroll Manager

Salaries for an Accounts Payable/Payroll Manager can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $102,698 in 2023 to around $102,009 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Accounts Payable/Payroll Manager salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Accounts Payable/Payroll Manager Over Time

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2023
$102,698
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$102,412
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2024 $102,412
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