How much does a Certified Payroll Specialist make in Gary, IN?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Certified Payroll Specialist in Gary, IN is $87,590. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $80,380 to $96,792, with most professionals earning between $73,815 and $105,171.

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Certified Payroll Specialist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Certified Payroll Specialist Salary $73,815 Gary,IN April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Certified Payroll Specialist Salary $80,380 Gary,IN April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Certified Payroll Specialist Salary $87,590 Gary,IN April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Certified Payroll Specialist Salary $96,792 Gary,IN April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Certified Payroll Specialist Salary $105,171 Gary,IN April 01, 2025
25% $80,380 10% $73,815 90% $105,171 75% $96,792 $87,590 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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  1. Down a level:

    Payroll Administrator III

    4 - 7 years experience
    Associate's Degree

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    Certified Payroll Specialist

    7 + years experience
    Associate's Degree

  3. Up a level:

    Payroll Team Lead

    3 + years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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About Gary, Indiana    Gary is a city in Lake County, Indiana, United States, 25 miles (40 km) from downtown Chicago, Illinois. Gary is adjacent to the Indiana Dunes Nationa....More

Gary, Indiana  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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