How much does a Certified Payroll Specialist make in Lake Charles, LA?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Certified Payroll Specialist in Lake Charles, LA is $87,650. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $76,483 to $98,937, with most professionals earning between $66,315 and $109,214.

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Certified Payroll Specialist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Certified Payroll Specialist Salary $66,315 Lake Charles,LA March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Certified Payroll Specialist Salary $76,483 Lake Charles,LA March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Certified Payroll Specialist Salary $87,650 Lake Charles,LA March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Certified Payroll Specialist Salary $98,937 Lake Charles,LA March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Certified Payroll Specialist Salary $109,214 Lake Charles,LA March 01, 2025
25% $76,483 10% $66,315 90% $109,214 75% $98,937 $87,650 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 Lake Charles, Louisiana    Lake Charles (French: Lac Charles) is the fifth-largest incorporated city in the U.S. state of Louisiana, located on Lake Charles, Prien Lake, and the....More

Lake Charles, Louisiana  area prices were up 1.2% from a year ago

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