How much does a Payroll Admin make in Lafayette, LA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Payroll Admin in Lafayette, LA is $67,410. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $60,859 to $75,046, with most professionals earning between $54,896 and $81,998.

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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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Average Total Cash Compensation

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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 Lafayette, LA. The base salary for Payroll Admin ranges from $60,859 to $75,046 with the average base salary of $67,410. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $62,366 to $78,625 with the average total cash compensation of $69,564.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $67,410 $60,859 - $75,046
Bonus $2,155 $1,506 - $3,579
Total Pay $69,564 $62,366 - $78,625
* 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 Lafayette, LA
CITY, STATE New Iberia, LA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $60,502 - $74,606 COMPARE TO Lafayette, LA
CITY, STATE Baton Rouge, LA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $63,957 - $78,866 COMPARE TO Lafayette, LA
CITY, STATE Houma, LA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $63,640 - $78,475 COMPARE TO Lafayette, LA
CITY, STATE Lake Charles, LA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $62,368 - $76,906 COMPARE TO Lafayette, LA
CITY, STATE Alexandria, LA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $58,987 - $72,738 COMPARE TO Lafayette, LA
CITY, STATE La Place, LA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $63,634 - $78,467 COMPARE TO Lafayette, LA
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE Accounting Admin/Payroll Admin LOCATION Lafayette, LA MINIMUM SALARY $41,497 MAXIMUM SALARY $49,717
JOB TITLE Admin LOCATION Lafayette, LA MINIMUM SALARY $42,827 MAXIMUM SALARY $53,706
JOB TITLE Payroll Director LOCATION Lafayette, LA MINIMUM SALARY $132,426 MAXIMUM SALARY $159,570
JOB TITLE Payroll Manager LOCATION Lafayette, LA MINIMUM SALARY $90,552 MAXIMUM SALARY $109,529
JOB TITLE Payroll Supervisor LOCATION Lafayette, LA MINIMUM SALARY $76,461 MAXIMUM SALARY $93,645
JOB TITLE Credit Admin LOCATION Lafayette, LA MINIMUM SALARY $95,408 MAXIMUM SALARY $127,986
The Payroll Admin job could be listed using titles that are not exactly the same, but actually are for the same or very similar job. Here are some job titles in Lafayette, LA that might be a good fit for the type of job and salary you are looking for.

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About Lafayette, Louisiana    Lafayette is located at 30°13′N 92°2′W / 30.217°N 92.033°W / 30.217; -92.033 (30.2139, −92.0294) and has an elevation of 36 feet (11.0 m). Accordin....More

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