Lead Payroll Administrator Salary in Lincoln, NE

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How much does a Lead Payroll Administrator make in Lincoln, NE?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Lead Payroll Administrator in Lincoln, NE is $99,660. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $87,260 to $112,562, with most professionals earning between $75,970 and $124,309.

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Average Salary Range for Lead Payroll Administrator in Lincoln, NE

Average Base Salary

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87260
112562
99660

Average Total Cash Compensation

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90756
122045
104917
What is the average salary for Lead Payroll Administrator in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Lead Payroll Administrator in Lincoln, NE. The base salary for Lead Payroll Administrator ranges from $87,260 to $112,562 with the average base salary of $99,660. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $90,756 to $122,045 with the average total cash compensation of $104,917.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $99,660 $87,260 - $112,562
Bonus $5,257 $3,496 - $9,483
Total Pay $104,917 $90,756 - $122,045
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Lead Payroll Administrator Salary Near Lincoln, NE

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Lincoln, NE
CITY, STATE Omaha, NE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $88,616 - $114,311 COMPARE TO Lincoln, NE
CITY, STATE Bellevue, NE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $88,616 - $114,311 COMPARE TO Lincoln, NE
CITY, STATE Fremont, NE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $87,073 - $112,321 COMPARE TO Lincoln, NE
CITY, STATE Council Bluffs, IA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $88,616 - $114,311 COMPARE TO Lincoln, NE
CITY, STATE Grand Island, NE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $86,044 - $110,994 COMPARE TO Lincoln, NE
CITY, STATE Hastings, NE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $86,044 - $110,994 COMPARE TO Lincoln, NE
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About Lincoln, Nebraska    Lincoln is the capital of the U.S. state of Nebraska and the county seat of Lancaster County. The city covers 94.267 square miles (244.150 km2) with a....More

Lincoln, Nebraska  area prices were up 0.8% from a year ago

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