How much does a Certified Payroll Specialist make in Topeka, KS?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Certified Payroll Specialist in Topeka, KS is $80,385. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $73,768 to $88,831, with most professionals earning between $67,744 and $96,520.

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Certified Payroll Specialist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Certified Payroll Specialist Salary $67,744 Topeka,KS April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Certified Payroll Specialist Salary $73,768 Topeka,KS April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Certified Payroll Specialist Salary $80,385 Topeka,KS April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Certified Payroll Specialist Salary $88,831 Topeka,KS April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Certified Payroll Specialist Salary $96,520 Topeka,KS April 01, 2025
25% $73,768 10% $67,744 90% $96,520 75% $88,831 $80,385 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

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    Payroll Team Lead

    3 + years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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About Topeka, Kansas    Topeka (/toʊˈpiːkə/; Kansa: Tó Pee Kuh) is the capital city of the U.S. state of Kansas and the seat of Shawnee County. It is situated along the Kans....More

Topeka, Kansas  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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