Know your market value with insights across roles — from individual contributors to executive pay and overall company compensation trends.
Access a suite of powerful calculators to make data-driven career decisions.
Automate pay cycles, manage job architectures, and ensure pay equity with AI-powered compensation platforms.
Access validated salary benchmarks, labor market trends, and minimum wage data to stay competitive.
Participate in and purchase industry-specific salary surveys to obtain the most accurate, peer-reported pay data.
As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Assistant Payroll Manager in New York is $120,630 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $58.
However, an Assistant Payroll Manager's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:
Compensation Planning
Develop a Job Description
Pay Equity
2026 Compensation Trend
AI Onboarding
AI-Powered HR
Assistant Payroll Manager Salaries by Percentile
| Annual Salary |
Monthly Pay |
Weekly Pay |
Hourly Wage |
|
| 75th Percentile | $131,305 | $10,942 | $2,525 | $63 |
| Average | $120,630 | $10,052 | $2,320 | $58 |
| 25th Percentile | $108,762 | $9,063 | $2,092 | $52 |
Madison Approach - Hawthorne, NY
Pride Health - New York City, NY
LanceSoft - New York, NY
Intersources - New York, NY
An Assistant Payroll Manager's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.
Experience is a primary driver of an Assistant Payroll Manager's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here’s how the average salary grows at different career stages:
| Levels | Salary |
|---|---|
| Payroll A... Level Assistant Payroll Manager | $110,453 |
| Payroll T... Level Assistant Payroll Manager | $95,603 |
| Payroll S... Level Assistant Payroll Manager | $102,605 |
| Assistant... Level Assistant Payroll Manager | $119,845 |
| Payroll D... Level Assistant Payroll Manager | $172,479 |
What Am I Worth?
Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Assistant Payroll Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:
Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:
For Assistant Payroll Manager roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Internet and Pharmaceuticals sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Assistant Payroll Manager positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit or MFG Nondurable typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Assistant Payroll Manager as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.
| Industry Sector | Average Annual Salary | Average Hourly Rate | Pay vs.Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Internet | $144,756 | $70.0 | 20% |
| Pharmaceuticals | $142,343 | $68.0 | 18% |
| Healthcare | $138,724 | $67.0 | 15% |
| Biotechnology | $132,693 | $64.0 | 10% |
| Energy & Utilities | $132,693 | $64.0 | 10% |
Understanding how an Assistant Payroll Manager's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.
| Annual Salary | Monthly Pay | Weekly Pay | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75th Percentile | $131,305 | $10,942 | $2,525 | $63 |
| Average | $120,630 | $10,052 | $2,320 | $58 |
| 25th Percentile | $108,762 | $9,063 | $2,092 | $52 |
Ready to take the next step in your career? Browse thousands of current Assistant Payroll Manager job openings on our job board. Use the search bar below to find your perfect match.
Network Temp Inc
New York, NY
Network Temp Inc | New York, NY
Payroll Processor. Positions are located in corporate operations departments of various healthcare facilities throughout New York City (Manhattan, The Bron... more
2 Days Ago
Payroll Specialists Inc
New York, NY
Payroll Specialists Inc | New York, NY
Job Description. Job Description. Staten Island Accounting firm is looking for a payroll assistant with a minimum of 1-2 years payroll processing experienc... more
2 Days Ago
Diverse Lynx LLC
New York, NY
Diverse Lynx LLC | New York, NY
Payroll Assistant. Duration: 13 weeks (extendable). Pay Range: $30/hr - $33/hr. Facility: NYCHH. Location: 50 Water Street, 5th floor, Central office, New ... more
3 Days Ago
InterSources
New York City, NY
InterSources | New York City, NY
Payroll AssistantLocation:New York, New York 10014Duration:24 Months ContractPosition Requirements:Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor's DegreeMust have payrol... more
5 Days Ago
Lancesoft
New York City, NY
Lancesoft | New York City, NY
Payroll CoordinatorLocation:BNew York, NY 10004Pay Range:$35 - $37.5 hourlyDuties:Process payroll for hourly and salaried employees.Provide assistance in e... more
5 Days Ago
mindlance
New York City, NY
mindlance | New York City, NY
Job TitleProcess payroll for hourly and salaried employees. Provide assistance in entering and paying all wage garnishments. Process property payroll trans... more
5 Days Ago
Get a Salary Increase
Analyze the market and your qualifications to negotiate your salary with confidence.
Search Job Openings
Search thousands of open positions to find your next opportunity.
Adjust Employee Salary
Individualize employee pay based on unique job requirements and personal qualifications.
Price My Industry Jobs
Get the latest market price for benchmark jobs and jobs in your industry.
Use Salary.com's Cost of Living Calculator to find out what income you need to maintain your standard of living in a different city and how much more or less money you need to budget for basic expenses.
Explore Cost of Living CalculatorSalary.com experts will help you thrive your workplaces.
Salary.com provides salary survey data for thousands of industry Jobs.
Salary.com salary estimates, histograms, trends, and comparisons are derived from both employer job postings and third-party data sources. We also provide multiple percentiles of salary information for your reference, click here to know Why the Salary Midpoint Formula Is Crucial to Getting Pay Equity Right. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.
Salary.com's CompAnalyst platform offers:
