How much does a Lead Payroll Administrator make in San Diego, CA? The average Lead Payroll Administrator salary in San Diego, CA is $108,312 as of April 24, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $96,048 and $121,443. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse - Santa Barbara , CA
... Payroll Administrator in Santa Barbara . The position is based in downtown Santa Barbara, with ... lead positive, productive lives that strengthen families and our community. Qualifications
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Wonderful Pistachios & Almonds - Lost Hills , CA
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES An Payroll Administrator independently performs the following ... a team lead on designated projects or assignments. * recommends, and makes process and ...
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Agile People and Payroll LLC - Richardson , TX
POSITION SUMMARY We are seeking an experienced Database Administrator that will architect ... Experience as a mentor, tech lead or leading an engineering team. * Proven work experience in ...
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Trinus - Irvine , CA
... solutions Lead portions of projects including developing and delivering training, communication ... Proven expertise in MS Office Suite and payroll related systems Excellent written and verbal ...
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LandCare LLC - Phoenix , AZ
Areas of responsibility include process management, accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll ... Lead weekly review of job reports in team meeting to ensure accurate job costing and work ticket ...
LinkedIn - 14 days ago
Crisis Support Services of Alameda County - Oakland , CA
Recommend budgetary needs that improve payroll, HR or admin functions and processes * Design and ... Lead payroll meetings as needed (in partnership with the HR director) * Maintain and keep up to ...
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What is the average salary for Lead Payroll Administrator in 2024?
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 San Diego, CA. The base salary for Lead Payroll Administrator ranges from $96,048 to $121,443 with the average base salary of $108,312. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $100,346 to $131,073 with the average total cash compensation of $114,714.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $108,312 $96,048 - $121,443
Bonus $6,402 $4,298 - $9,630
Total Pay $114,714 $100,346 - $131,073
* 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.
CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE El Cajon, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $96,223 - $121,664 COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Chula Vista, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $96,509 - $122,026 COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Escondido, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $95,973 - $121,348 COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Oceanside, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $96,648 - $122,201 COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Carlsbad, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $95,973 - $121,348 COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Murrieta, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $97,535 - $123,323 COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE Payroll Administrator IV LOCATION San Diego, CA MINIMUM SALARY $94,936 MAXIMUM SALARY $120,284
JOB TITLE Payroll Accounting Administrator Expert LOCATION San Diego, CA MINIMUM SALARY $95,000 MAXIMUM SALARY $120,300
JOB TITLE Payroll Administrator II LOCATION San Diego, CA MINIMUM SALARY $68,931 MAXIMUM SALARY $85,716
JOB TITLE Payroll Lead LOCATION San Diego, CA MINIMUM SALARY $79,452 MAXIMUM SALARY $105,725
JOB TITLE Payroll Administrator I LOCATION San Diego, CA MINIMUM SALARY $60,304 MAXIMUM SALARY $76,196
JOB TITLE Payroll Administrator III LOCATION San Diego, CA MINIMUM SALARY $81,866 MAXIMUM SALARY $103,344
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