How much does a Payroll Admin make in Raleigh, NC?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Payroll Admin in Raleigh, NC is $72,551. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $65,503 to $80,772, with most professionals earning between $59,086 and $88,257.

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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

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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 Raleigh, NC. The base salary for Payroll Admin ranges from $65,503 to $80,772 with the average base salary of $72,551. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $67,123 to $84,623 with the average total cash compensation of $74,872.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $72,551 $65,503 - $80,772
Bonus $2,321 $1,620 - $3,851
Total Pay $74,872 $67,123 - $84,623
* 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 Raleigh, NC
CITY, STATE Cary, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $65,482 - $80,747 COMPARE TO Raleigh, NC
CITY, STATE Durham, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $65,091 - $80,265 COMPARE TO Raleigh, NC
CITY, STATE Chapel Hill, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $64,703 - $79,786 COMPARE TO Raleigh, NC
CITY, STATE Wilson, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $65,012 - $80,167 COMPARE TO Raleigh, NC
CITY, STATE Rocky Mount, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $65,012 - $80,167 COMPARE TO Raleigh, NC
CITY, STATE Burlington, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $63,923 - $78,824 COMPARE TO Raleigh, NC
See salaries for Payroll Admin in locations close to Raleigh, NC. Pay for the same job may vary based on the location and on the location and on other factors such as the size of company, the industry, and other local conditions.
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE Accounting Admin/Payroll Admin LOCATION Raleigh, NC MINIMUM SALARY $46,236 MAXIMUM SALARY $56,885
JOB TITLE Admin LOCATION Raleigh, NC MINIMUM SALARY $46,087 MAXIMUM SALARY $57,793
JOB TITLE Payroll Director LOCATION Raleigh, NC MINIMUM SALARY $140,128 MAXIMUM SALARY $177,363
JOB TITLE Payroll Manager LOCATION Raleigh, NC MINIMUM SALARY $104,004 MAXIMUM SALARY $133,375
JOB TITLE Payroll Supervisor LOCATION Raleigh, NC MINIMUM SALARY $86,729 MAXIMUM SALARY $111,348
JOB TITLE Credit Admin LOCATION Raleigh, NC MINIMUM SALARY $102,903 MAXIMUM SALARY $138,040
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