Lead Payroll Administrator Salary in Trenton, NJ

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As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Lead Payroll Administrator in Trenton, NJ is $115,702. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $101,306 to $130,681, with most professionals earning between $88,199 and $144,319.

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Supervise and train the payroll staff to provide consistently high standards, and ensure that department outcomes are achieved.

February 21, 2023

Communicate with internal and external parties (city/state/federal agencies, etc.

March 18, 2023

Manage and guarantee bi-weekly disbursement of payroll, including garnishments, vacations and other leave, benefits and taxes for 850+ employees consistent with federal, state and local wage and hour laws.

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Average Salary Range for Lead Payroll Administrator in Trenton, NJ

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101306

130681

115702

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

105364

141691

121806

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 Trenton, NJ. The base salary for Lead Payroll Administrator ranges from $101,306 to $130,681 with the average base salary of $115,702. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $105,364 to $141,691 with the average total cash compensation of $121,806.

View Average Salary for Lead Payroll Administrator as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$115,702	$101,306 - $130,681
Bonus	$6,103	$4,058 - $11,010
Total Pay	$121,806	$105,364 - $141,691

* 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 Trenton, NJ

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Trenton, NJ
CITY, STATE East Brunswick, NJ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $105,402 - $135,965	COMPARE TO Trenton, NJ
CITY, STATE New Brunswick, NJ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $105,402 - $135,965	COMPARE TO Trenton, NJ
CITY, STATE Somerset, NJ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $105,065 - $135,531	COMPARE TO Trenton, NJ
CITY, STATE Sayreville, NJ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $105,402 - $135,965	COMPARE TO Trenton, NJ
CITY, STATE Doylestown, PA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $100,997 - $130,283	COMPARE TO Trenton, NJ
CITY, STATE Edison, NJ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $105,149 - $135,639	COMPARE TO Trenton, NJ

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About Trenton, New Jersey

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city had a total area of 8.155 square miles (21.122 km2), including 7.648 square miles (19.809 km2) of land and 0.507 square mile (1.313 km2) of water (6.21%). Several bridges across the Delaware River – the Trenton–Morrisville Toll Bridge, Lower Trenton Bridge and Calhoun Street Bridge – connect Trenton to Morrisville, Pennsylvania, all of which are operated by the Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission. Trenton is located near the exact geographic center of the state, which is 5 miles (8.0 km) located southeast of Trenton. The city is so...

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About Trenton, New Jersey According to the United States Census Bureau, the city had a total area of 8.155 square miles (21.122 km2), including 7.648 square miles (19.809 km2) ....More

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