Lead Payroll Administrator Salary in Madison, WI

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How much does a Lead Payroll Administrator make in Madison, WI?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Lead Payroll Administrator in Madison, WI is $105,225. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $92,132 to $118,847, with most professionals earning between $80,212 and $131,250.

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Average Salary Range for Lead Payroll Administrator in Madison, WI

Average Base Salary

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110775
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 Madison, WI. The base salary for Lead Payroll Administrator ranges from $92,132 to $118,847 with the average base salary of $105,225. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $95,823 to $128,860 with the average total cash compensation of $110,775.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $105,225 $92,132 - $118,847
Bonus $5,551 $3,691 - $10,013
Total Pay $110,775 $95,823 - $128,860
* 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 Madison, WI

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Madison, WI
CITY, STATE Janesville, WI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $90,308 - $116,495 COMPARE TO Madison, WI
CITY, STATE Rockford, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $90,075 - $116,193 COMPARE TO Madison, WI
CITY, STATE Waukesha, WI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $93,273 - $120,319 COMPARE TO Madison, WI
CITY, STATE Milwaukee, WI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $93,619 - $120,765 COMPARE TO Madison, WI
CITY, STATE Oshkosh, WI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $89,663 - $115,662 COMPARE TO Madison, WI
CITY, STATE Dubuque, IA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $88,270 - $113,865 COMPARE TO Madison, WI
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About Madison, Wisconsin    Madison is located in the center of Dane County in south-central Wisconsin, 77 miles (124 km) west of Milwaukee and 122 miles (196 km) northwest of Ch....More

Madison, Wisconsin  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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