As of August 01, 2026, the average hourly pay of Certified Payroll Specialist in the United States is $44. While Salary.com is seeing that Certified Payroll Specialist salary in the US can go up to $53 or down to $38, but most earn between $41 and $49. Salary.com shows the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Certified Payroll Specialist in the United States.
| Percentile | Hourly Pay Rate | Location | Last Updated |
| 10th Percentile Certified Payroll Specialist Salary | $38 | US | August 01, 2026 |
| 25th Percentile Certified Payroll Specialist Salary | $41 | US | August 01, 2026 |
| 50th Percentile Certified Payroll Specialist Salary | $44 | US | August 01, 2026 |
| 75th Percentile Certified Payroll Specialist Salary | $49 | US | August 01, 2026 |
| 90th Percentile Certified Payroll Specialist Salary | $53 | US | August 01, 2026 |
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4 - 7 years experience
Associate's Degree
7 + years experience
Associate's Degree
3 + years experience
Bachelor's Degree
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