Lead Payroll Specialist Salary in Fort Wayne, IN

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As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Lead Payroll Specialist in Fort Wayne, IN is $99,408. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $87,041 to $112,277, with most professionals earning between $75,780 and $123,994.

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Average Salary Range for Lead Payroll Specialist in Fort Wayne, IN

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What is the average salary for Lead Payroll Specialist 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 Specialist in Fort Wayne, IN. The base salary for Lead Payroll Specialist ranges from $87,041 to $112,277 with the average base salary of $99,408. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $90,525 to $121,741 with the average total cash compensation of $104,650.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $99,408 $87,041 - $112,277
Bonus $5,242 $3,485 - $9,464
Total Pay $104,650 $90,525 - $121,741
* 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 Specialist Salary Near Fort Wayne, IN

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Fort Wayne, IN
CITY, STATE Lima, OH AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $88,067 - $113,601 COMPARE TO Fort Wayne, IN
CITY, STATE Elkhart, IN AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $88,944 - $114,732 COMPARE TO Fort Wayne, IN
CITY, STATE Muncie, IN AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $86,052 - $111,002 COMPARE TO Fort Wayne, IN
CITY, STATE Mishawaka, IN AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $87,964 - $113,469 COMPARE TO Fort Wayne, IN
CITY, STATE South Bend, IN AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $87,964 - $113,469 COMPARE TO Fort Wayne, IN
CITY, STATE Anderson, IN AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $86,387 - $111,435 COMPARE TO Fort Wayne, IN
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About Fort Wayne, Indiana    Fort Wayne is a city in the U.S. state of Indiana and the seat of Allen County, United States. Located in northeastern Indiana, the city is 18 miles (....More

Fort Wayne, Indiana  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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