What are the main factors that influence a Payroll Account Manager'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 Account Manager?

The Internet industry offers the highest average compensation for Payroll Account Manager roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

How does experience change A Payroll Account Manager's salary?

A Payroll Account Manager's salary grows with experience: a Payroll Administrator IV (7+ years)earns $101,178, a Payroll Team Lead (7+ years)earns $87,575, a Payroll Supervisor (7+ years)earns $93,989, a Payroll Account Manager (7+ years)earns $109,781, a Payroll Director (7+ years)earns $157,996,

What are the highest paying states for a Payroll Account Manager?

Payroll Account Manager salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Payroll Account Manager roles are District of Columbia $119,116, California $118,664, Massachusetts $117,083. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Payroll Account Manager roles make?

Salaries for Payroll Account Manager level roles vary by specialization: External Payroll Manager: $140,100; Payroll Processing Manager: $140,090; Outsourced Payroll Manager: $140,080; Payroll Services Manager: $140,078; Assistant Payroll Manager: $113,470.

Payroll Account Manager Salary in Delaware

How much does a Payroll Account Manager make in Delaware?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Payroll Account Manager in Delaware is $108,949 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $52.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $126,474
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $96,965 to $118,122
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $86,054

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Payroll Account Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$118,122	$9,844	$2,272	$57
Average	$108,949	$9,079	$2,095	$52
25th Percentile	$96,965	$8,080	$1,865	$47

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Key Factors That Influence Payroll Account Manager Salaries

A Payroll Account 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 and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Payroll Account Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Payroll Account 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): $101,178
Early Career (1-2 years): $87,575
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $93,989
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $109,781
Expert (over 8 years): $157,996

Levels	Salary
Payroll A... Level Payroll Account Manager	$101,178
Payroll T... Level Payroll Account Manager	$87,575
Payroll S... Level Payroll Account Manager	$93,989
Payroll A... Level Payroll Account Manager	$109,781
Payroll D... Level Payroll Account Manager	$157,996

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

District of Columbia: $119,116.
California: $118,664.
Massachusetts: $117,083.

District of Columbia $119,116 California $118,664 Massachusetts $117,083 Washington $116,652 New Jersey $116,609 Alaska $116,459 Connecticut $114,974 New York $114,371

Hawaii $112,446 Rhode Island $111,542 Maryland $110,929 Minnesota $110,090 Colorado $109,767 Illinois $109,659 Oregon $109,251 Delaware $108,949

New Hampshire $108,760 Virginia $108,336 Pennsylvania $107,099 Nevada $106,475 North Dakota $106,270 Michigan $105,948 Wisconsin $105,829 Vermont $105,593

Texas $104,936 Maine $104,893 Arizona $104,829 Ohio $104,754 Georgia $103,764 Indiana $103,269 Wyoming $103,172 Utah $103,021

Iowa $102,957 Kansas $102,441 Louisiana $102,290 North Carolina $102,236 Missouri $102,215 Florida $101,795 Montana $101,569 Nebraska $101,354

Kentucky $101,236 South Carolina $100,805 Tennessee $100,536 Idaho $100,429 New Mexico $99,643 Oklahoma $99,471 Alabama $98,837 South Dakota $97,771

Arkansas $97,190 West Virginia $96,878 Mississippi $95,943

Top Paying Cities for Payroll Account 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:

Lincoln: $108,459
Little Creek: $109,253
Magnolia: $109,096

Lincoln, DE $108,459 Little Creek, DE $109,253 Magnolia, DE $109,096 Milford, DE $108,734 Marydel, DE $108,913 Millsboro, DE $108,004 Millville, DE $108,170 Milton, DE $108,358

Nassau, DE $108,436 Ocean View, DE $108,152 Rehoboth Beach, DE $108,360 Seaford, DE $108,421 Selbyville, DE $107,972 Smyrna, DE $109,328 Viola, DE $108,825 Woodside, DE $109,117

Bear, DE $108,865 Newark, DE $108,825 Claymont, DE $109,047 Delaware City, DE $108,933 Hockessin, DE $108,815 Kirkwood, DE $108,913 Middletown, DE $108,955 Montchanin, DE $108,840

New Castle, DE $108,856 Odessa, DE $109,008 Port Penn, DE $109,082 Rockland, DE $108,850 Saint Georges, DE $108,920 Townsend, DE $109,088 Winterthur, DE $108,863 Lewes, DE $108,400

Wilmington, DE $108,820 Dover, DE $109,253 Dover Afb, DE $108,677 Bethany Beach, DE $108,038 Bethel, DE $108,150 Bridgeville, DE $108,405 Camden Wyoming, DE $108,945 Cheswold, DE $109,217

Clayton, DE $109,220 Dagsboro, DE $107,963 Delmar, DE $107,790 Ellendale, DE $108,117 Felton, DE $108,726 Fenwick Island, DE $107,986 Frankford, DE $107,798 Frederica, DE $108,833

Georgetown, DE $107,922 Greenwood, DE $108,422 Harbeson, DE $108,037 Harrington, DE $108,588 Hartly, DE $108,926 Houston, DE $108,433 Kenton, DE $109,226 Laurel, DE $107,857

Yorklyn, DE $108,847

Payroll Account Manager Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Payroll Account Manager roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Internet and Pharmaceuticals sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Payroll Account Manager positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit or MFG Nondurable typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Payroll Account Manager as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Payroll Account Manager

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Internet	$130,739	$63.0	20%
Pharmaceuticals	$128,560	$62.0	18%
Healthcare	$125,292	$60.0	15%
Biotechnology	$119,844	$58.0	10%
Energy & Utilities	$119,844	$58.0	10%

Payroll Account Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Payroll Account 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.

Last Updated on August 01, 2026

$96,965

Average $108,949/year

$118,122

$8,080

Average $9,079/month

$9,844

$1,865

Average $2,095/week

$2,272

$47

Average $52/hour

$57

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$118,122	$9,844	$2,272	$57
Average	$108,949	$9,079	$2,095	$52
25th Percentile	$96,965	$8,080	$1,865	$47

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Payroll Account Manager Salary in Delaware

How much does a Payroll Account Manager make in Delaware?

Key Factors That Influence Payroll Account Manager Salaries

How Experience Level Affects Payroll Account Manager Salaries?

How Do Payroll Account Manager Salaries Vary from State to State?

Top Paying Cities for Payroll Account Managers

Payroll Account Manager Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

The top paying industries for a Payroll Account Manager

Payroll Account Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Salaries of jobs related to Payroll Account Manager

Find Your Next Payroll Account Manager Job

Cost of Living In Delaware

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