How much does a Payroll Admin make in Huntsville, AL?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Payroll Admin in Huntsville, AL is $72,198. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $65,182 to $80,377, with most professionals earning between $58,795 and $87,823.

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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

Core compensation

 
 
 
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Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
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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 Huntsville, AL. The base salary for Payroll Admin ranges from $65,182 to $80,377 with the average base salary of $72,198. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $66,796 to $84,210 with the average total cash compensation of $74,506.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $72,198 $65,182 - $80,377
Bonus $2,308 $1,614 - $3,833
Total Pay $74,506 $66,796 - $84,210
* 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 Huntsville, AL
CITY, STATE Madison, AL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $65,182 - $80,377 COMPARE TO Huntsville, AL 0%
CITY, STATE Tanner, AL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $63,149 - $77,869 COMPARE TO Huntsville, AL
CITY, STATE Decatur, AL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $62,866 - $77,520 COMPARE TO Huntsville, AL
CITY, STATE Gadsden, AL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $63,425 - $78,210 COMPARE TO Huntsville, AL
CITY, STATE Florence, AL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $58,065 - $71,600 COMPARE TO Huntsville, AL
CITY, STATE Chattanooga, TN AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $61,082 - $75,320 COMPARE TO Huntsville, AL
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE Accounting Admin/Payroll Admin LOCATION Huntsville, AL MINIMUM SALARY $41,497 MAXIMUM SALARY $49,717
JOB TITLE Admin LOCATION Huntsville, AL MINIMUM SALARY $45,869 MAXIMUM SALARY $57,521
JOB TITLE Payroll Director LOCATION Huntsville, AL MINIMUM SALARY $141,832 MAXIMUM SALARY $170,904
JOB TITLE Payroll Manager LOCATION Huntsville, AL MINIMUM SALARY $96,984 MAXIMUM SALARY $117,309
JOB TITLE Payroll Supervisor LOCATION Huntsville, AL MINIMUM SALARY $81,893 MAXIMUM SALARY $100,297
JOB TITLE Credit Admin LOCATION Huntsville, AL MINIMUM SALARY $102,185 MAXIMUM SALARY $137,077
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About Huntsville, Alabama    Huntsville is a city located primarily in Madison County in the Appalachian region of northern Alabama. Huntsville is the county seat of Madison Count....More

Huntsville, Alabama  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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