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 $65,762, a Payroll Admin (2-4 years)earns $76,970, a Payroll Administrator III (4-7 years)earns $89,051, a Payroll Administrator IV (7+ years)earns $108,095, a Payroll Team Lead (7+ years)earns $93,560,

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 $82,758, California $82,444, Massachusetts $81,345. 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: $160,471; Credit Admin: $114,791; Payroll Manager: $111,508; Database Admin: $106,193; healthcare admin: $99,165.

Payroll Admin Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Payroll Admin make in Rhode Island?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Payroll Admin in Rhode Island is $77,496 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $37.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $91,168
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $70,676 to $84,652
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $64,466

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Payroll Admin Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$84,652	$7,054	$1,628	$41
Average	$77,496	$6,458	$1,490	$37
25th Percentile	$70,676	$5,890	$1,359	$34

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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): $65,762
Early Career (1-2 years): $76,970
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $89,051
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $108,095
Expert (over 8 years): $93,560

Levels	Salary
Payroll A... Level Payroll Admin	$65,762
Payroll A... Level Payroll Admin	$76,970
Payroll A... Level Payroll Admin	$89,051
Payroll A... Level Payroll Admin	$108,095
Payroll T... Level Payroll Admin	$93,560

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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: $82,758.
California: $82,444.
Massachusetts: $81,345.

District of Columbia $82,758 California $82,444 Massachusetts $81,345 Washington $81,046 New Jersey $81,017 Alaska $80,912 Connecticut $79,880 New York $79,462

Hawaii $78,124 Rhode Island $77,496 Maryland $77,070 Minnesota $76,487 Colorado $76,263 Illinois $76,188 Oregon $75,904 Delaware $75,695

New Hampshire $75,563 Virginia $75,269 Pennsylvania $74,409 Nevada $73,976 North Dakota $73,834 Michigan $73,609 Wisconsin $73,527 Vermont $73,363

Texas $72,907 Maine $72,877 Arizona $72,832 Ohio $72,780 Georgia $72,092 Indiana $71,748 Wyoming $71,681 Utah $71,576

Iowa $71,531 Kansas $71,173 Louisiana $71,068 North Carolina $71,031 Missouri $71,016 Florida $70,724 Montana $70,567 Nebraska $70,418

Kentucky $70,335 South Carolina $70,036 Tennessee $69,850 Idaho $69,775 New Mexico $69,229 Oklahoma $69,110 Alabama $68,669 South Dakota $67,929

Arkansas $67,525 West Virginia $67,308 Mississippi $66,658

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:

Adamsville: $78,767
Albion: $77,459
Ashaway: $79,066

Adamsville, RI $78,767 Albion, RI $77,459 Ashaway, RI $79,066 Barrington, RI $77,459 Block Island, RI $78,655 Bradford, RI $79,013 Bristol, RI $77,384 Carolina, RI $78,371

Charlestown, RI $78,453 Chepachet, RI $77,309 Clayville, RI $77,384 Coventry, RI $77,309 West Greenwich, RI $77,257 East Greenwich, RI $77,361 Exeter, RI $79,013 Fiskeville, RI $77,459

Forestdale, RI $77,384 Foster, RI $77,257 Glendale, RI $77,257 Greene, RI $78,124 Greenville, RI $77,459 Harmony, RI $77,436 Harrisville, RI $77,309 Hope, RI $77,459

Hope Valley, RI $79,066 Hopkinton, RI $79,088 Jamestown, RI $78,296 Kenyon, RI $78,991 Little Compton, RI $78,737 Manville, RI $77,459 Mapleville, RI $77,257 Newport, RI $78,311

Middletown, RI $78,640 North Kingstown, RI $77,234 North Scituate, RI $77,436 Oakland, RI $77,332 Pascoag, RI $77,287 Pawtucket, RI $77,459 Central Falls, RI $77,459 Cumberland, RI $77,459

Lincoln, RI $77,459 Portsmouth, RI $77,997 Prudence Island, RI $77,309 Rockville, RI $79,088 Saunderstown, RI $78,341 Shannock, RI $78,969 Slatersville, RI $77,384 Slocum, RI $78,341

Tiverton, RI $78,789 Wakefield, RI $78,258 Kingston, RI $78,273 Narragansett, RI $78,288 Peace Dale, RI $78,258 Warren, RI $77,436 Warwick, RI $77,459 Westerly, RI $79,111

West Kingston, RI $78,318 West Warwick, RI $77,459 Wood River Junction, RI $79,013 Woonsocket, RI $77,384 North Smithfield, RI $77,436 Wyoming, RI $78,991 Providence, RI $77,459 Cranston, RI $77,459

North Providence, RI $77,459 East Providence, RI $77,459 Riverside, RI $77,459 Rumford, RI $77,459 Smithfield, RI $77,459 Johnston, RI $77,459

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.

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$70,676

Average $77,496/year

$84,652

$5,890

Average $6,458/month

$7,054

$1,359

Average $1,490/week

$1,628

$34

Average $37/hour

$41

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$84,652	$7,054	$1,628	$41
Average	$77,496	$6,458	$1,490	$37
25th Percentile	$70,676	$5,890	$1,359	$34

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