As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Certified Payroll Specialist in New Hampshire is $93,191, equivalent to $45 per hour, $1,792 weekly, or $7,766 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Certified Payroll Specialist in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Certified Payroll Specialist in New Hampshire vary widely, spanning from $80,081 to $112,461. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($86,329) and 75th percentile ($103,278), while top earners (90th percentile) make $112,461 per year. This $16,949 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Customer Service or HRIS, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, New Hampshire Certified Payroll Specialist often earn 1.1% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 57 companies. However, New Hampshire currently ranks 17 nationwide for Certified Payroll Specialist job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Certified Payroll Specialist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Certified Payroll Specialist Salary $80,081 NH August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Certified Payroll Specialist Salary $86,329 NH August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Certified Payroll Specialist Salary $93,191 NH August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Certified Payroll Specialist Salary $103,278 NH August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Certified Payroll Specialist Salary $112,461 NH August 01, 2026
25% $86,329 10% $80,081 90% $112,461 75% $103,278 $93,191 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Location Bedford, NH Avg. Salary $103,077 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Derry, NH Avg. Salary $104,687 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Merrimack, NH Avg. Salary $106,081 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Salem, NH Avg. Salary $106,092 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Acworth, NH Avg. Salary $100,360 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Alstead, NH Avg. Salary $100,484 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Alton, NH Avg. Salary $101,643 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Alton Bay, NH Avg. Salary $101,228 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Amherst, NH Avg. Salary $104,796 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Andover, NH Avg. Salary $100,863 Date Updated August 01, 2026
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    Payroll Administrator III

    4 - 7 years experience
    Associate's Degree

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    Certified Payroll Specialist

    7 + years experience
    Associate's Degree

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    Payroll Team Lead

    3 + years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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