How much does a Payroll Admin make in Davenport, IA?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Payroll Admin in Davenport, IA is $70,616. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $63,756 to $78,618, with most professionals earning between $57,510 and $85,903.

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What is a Payroll Admin?

A Payroll Admin is responsible for processing and managing the payroll for a company's employees. This includes calculating wages, deductions, and overtime, as well as ensuring accurate and timely payment to employees. They also handle payroll taxes, benefits, and other related tasks, and may be responsible for maintaining payroll records and resolving any payroll-related issues or discrepancies. Additionally, they may assist with payroll reporting and compliance with relevant laws and regulations. The Payroll Admin plays a crucial role in ensuring that employees are paid accurately and on time, and that payroll processes are efficient and compliant.

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Average Base Salary

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What is the average salary for Payroll Admin in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Payroll Admin in Davenport, IA. The base salary for Payroll Admin ranges from $63,756 to $78,618 with the average base salary of $70,616. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $65,333 to $82,366 with the average total cash compensation of $72,875.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $70,616 $63,756 - $78,618
Bonus $2,259 $1,577 - $3,748
Total Pay $72,875 $65,333 - $82,366
* 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 Davenport, IA
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CITY, STATE Cedar Rapids, IA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $64,280 - $79,264 COMPARE TO Davenport, IA
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CITY, STATE Peoria, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $64,891 - $80,018 COMPARE TO Davenport, IA
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE Accounting Admin/Payroll Admin LOCATION Davenport, IA MINIMUM SALARY $41,497 MAXIMUM SALARY $49,717
JOB TITLE Admin LOCATION Davenport, IA MINIMUM SALARY $44,858 MAXIMUM SALARY $56,252
JOB TITLE Payroll Director LOCATION Davenport, IA MINIMUM SALARY $139,048 MAXIMUM SALARY $167,550
JOB TITLE Payroll Manager LOCATION Davenport, IA MINIMUM SALARY $95,080 MAXIMUM SALARY $115,006
JOB TITLE Payroll Supervisor LOCATION Davenport, IA MINIMUM SALARY $80,285 MAXIMUM SALARY $98,329
JOB TITLE Credit Admin LOCATION Davenport, IA MINIMUM SALARY $100,159 MAXIMUM SALARY $134,359
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