What are the main factors that influence a Payroll Admin's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Payroll Admin's salary?

A Payroll Admin's salary grows with experience: a Payroll Administrator I (0-2 years)earns $64,233, a Payroll Admin (2-4 years)earns $75,176, a Payroll Administrator III (4-7 years)earns $86,975, a Payroll Administrator IV (7+ years)earns $105,571, a Payroll Team Lead (7+ years)earns $91,375,

What are the highest paying states for a Payroll Admin?

Payroll Admin salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Payroll Admin roles are District of Columbia $82,752, California $82,438, Massachusetts $81,339. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Payroll Admin roles make?

Salaries for Payroll Admin level roles vary by specialization: Payroll Director: $160,466; Credit Admin: $114,777; Payroll Manager: $111,506; Database Admin: $106,188; healthcare admin: $99,144.

Payroll Admin Salary in Delaware

How much does a Payroll Admin make in Delaware?

As of March 01, 2026, the average salary for a Payroll Admin in Delaware is $75,689 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $36.

However, a Payroll Admin's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $89,025
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $69,030 to $82,670
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $62,967

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Payroll Admin Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$82,670	$6,889	$1,590	$40
Average	$75,689	$6,307	$1,456	$36
25th Percentile	$69,030	$5,752	$1,327	$33

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Key Factors That Influence Payroll Admin Salaries

A Payroll Admin's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Payroll Admin Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Payroll Admin's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $64,233
Early Career (1-2 years): $75,176
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $86,975
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $105,571
Expert (over 8 years): $91,375

Levels	Salary
Payroll A... Level Payroll Admin	$64,233
Payroll A... Level Payroll Admin	$75,176
Payroll A... Level Payroll Admin	$86,975
Payroll A... Level Payroll Admin	$105,571
Payroll T... Level Payroll Admin	$91,375

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How Do Payroll Admin Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Payroll Admins. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $82,752.
California: $82,438.
Massachusetts: $81,339.

District of Columbia $82,752 California $82,438 Massachusetts $81,339 Washington $81,040 New Jersey $81,010 Alaska $80,906 Connecticut $79,874 New York $79,456

Hawaii $78,118 Rhode Island $77,490 Maryland $77,064 Minnesota $76,481 Colorado $76,257 Illinois $76,182 Oregon $75,898 Delaware $75,689

New Hampshire $75,557 Virginia $75,263 Pennsylvania $74,403 Nevada $73,970 North Dakota $73,828 Michigan $73,604 Wisconsin $73,521 Vermont $73,357

Texas $72,901 Maine $72,871 Arizona $72,826 Ohio $72,774 Georgia $72,086 Indiana $71,743 Wyoming $71,675 Utah $71,571

Iowa $71,526 Kansas $71,167 Louisiana $71,063 North Carolina $71,025 Missouri $71,010 Florida $70,719 Montana $70,562 Nebraska $70,412

Kentucky $70,330 South Carolina $70,031 Tennessee $69,844 Idaho $69,770 New Mexico $69,224 Oklahoma $69,104 Alabama $68,663 South Dakota $67,923

Arkansas $67,520 West Virginia $67,303 Mississippi $66,653

Top Paying Cities for Payroll Admins

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Lincoln: $78,335
Little Creek: $77,610
Magnolia: $77,931

Lincoln, DE $78,335 Little Creek, DE $77,610 Magnolia, DE $77,931 Milford, DE $78,335 Marydel, DE $77,318 Millsboro, DE $78,335 Millville, DE $78,858 Milton, DE $78,335

Nassau, DE $78,335 Ocean View, DE $78,858 Rehoboth Beach, DE $78,858 Seaford, DE $77,513 Selbyville, DE $78,858 Smyrna, DE $77,229 Viola, DE $77,931 Woodside, DE $77,707

Bear, DE $76,661 Newark, DE $76,690 Claymont, DE $76,750 Delaware City, DE $76,690 Hockessin, DE $76,750 Kirkwood, DE $76,690 Middletown, DE $77,072 Montchanin, DE $76,750

New Castle, DE $76,750 Odessa, DE $77,176 Port Penn, DE $76,481 Rockland, DE $76,750 Saint Georges, DE $76,690 Townsend, DE $77,064 Winterthur, DE $76,750 Lewes, DE $78,335

Wilmington, DE $76,750 Dover, DE $77,572 Dover Afb, DE $77,752 Bethany Beach, DE $78,858 Bethel, DE $77,513 Bridgeville, DE $78,335 Camden Wyoming, DE $77,655 Cheswold, DE $77,393

Clayton, DE $77,199 Dagsboro, DE $78,858 Delmar, DE $77,513 Ellendale, DE $78,335 Felton, DE $78,335 Fenwick Island, DE $78,858 Frankford, DE $78,858 Frederica, DE $78,335

Georgetown, DE $78,335 Greenwood, DE $78,335 Harbeson, DE $78,335 Harrington, DE $78,335 Hartly, DE $77,161 Houston, DE $78,335 Kenton, DE $77,199 Laurel, DE $77,513

Yorklyn, DE $76,750

Payroll Admin Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Payroll Admin's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on March 01, 2026

$69,030

Average $75,689/year

$82,670

$5,752

Average $6,307/month

$6,889

$1,327

Average $1,456/week

$1,590

$33

Average $36/hour

$40

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$82,670	$6,889	$1,590	$40
Average	$75,689	$6,307	$1,456	$36
25th Percentile	$69,030	$5,752	$1,327	$33

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