How much does a Lead Payroll Specialist make in Indianapolis, IN?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Lead Payroll Specialist in Indianapolis, IN is $103,670. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $90,772 to $117,091, with most professionals earning between $79,029 and $129,310.

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Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
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Average Total Cash Compensation

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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 Indianapolis, IN. The base salary for Lead Payroll Specialist ranges from $90,772 to $117,091 with the average base salary of $103,670. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $94,406 to $126,961 with the average total cash compensation of $109,137.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $103,670 $90,772 - $117,091
Bonus $5,467 $3,634 - $9,870
Total Pay $109,137 $94,406 - $126,961
* 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 Indianapolis, IN
CITY, STATE Fishers, IN AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $89,137 - $114,981 COMPARE TO Indianapolis, IN
CITY, STATE Greenwood, IN AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $90,735 - $117,043 COMPARE TO Indianapolis, IN
CITY, STATE Carmel, IN AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $90,660 - $116,946 COMPARE TO Indianapolis, IN
CITY, STATE Anderson, IN AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $86,387 - $111,435 COMPARE TO Indianapolis, IN
CITY, STATE Bloomington, IN AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $85,934 - $110,850 COMPARE TO Indianapolis, IN
CITY, STATE Muncie, IN AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $86,052 - $111,002 COMPARE TO Indianapolis, IN
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE Payroll Administrator IV LOCATION Indianapolis, IN MINIMUM SALARY $89,601 MAXIMUM SALARY $115,907
JOB TITLE Payroll Lead LOCATION Indianapolis, IN MINIMUM SALARY $73,646 MAXIMUM SALARY $96,393
JOB TITLE Payroll Team Lead LOCATION Indianapolis, IN MINIMUM SALARY $76,826 MAXIMUM SALARY $99,668
JOB TITLE Lead Payroll Administrator LOCATION Indianapolis, IN MINIMUM SALARY $90,772 MAXIMUM SALARY $117,091
JOB TITLE Payroll Specialist LOCATION Indianapolis, IN MINIMUM SALARY $57,419 MAXIMUM SALARY $71,271
JOB TITLE Payroll Accounting Administrator Expert LOCATION Indianapolis, IN MINIMUM SALARY $89,700 MAXIMUM SALARY $116,000
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