Payroll Admin Salary in Saint Louis, Missouri

How much does a Payroll Admin make in Saint Louis, MO?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Payroll Admin in Saint Louis, MO is $72,849. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $65,771 to $81,103, with most professionals earning between $59,328 and $88,619.

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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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What does a Payroll Admin do?

Common responsibilities of a Payroll Admin

Process and manage payroll for employees, including calculating wages, deductions, and overtime.

September 11, 2023

Stay up-to-date on federal, state, and local payroll tax laws and regulations.

September 16, 2023

Collaborate with HR and finance departments to ensure accurate and efficient payroll processes.

October 08, 2023

Assist with the implementation and maintenance of payroll software and systems.

October 14, 2023

Reconcile payroll accounts and prepare journal entries for payroll-related transactions.

October 19, 2023

Maintain and update employee payroll records, including tax information and direct deposit details.

October 27, 2023

Ensure accurate and timely payment of salaries and wages to employees.

October 29, 2023

Prepare and distribute payroll reports to management and finance departments.

November 01, 2023

Address and resolve any payroll-related inquiries or issues from employees.

November 02, 2023

Process and submit payroll taxes and other withholdings to appropriate government agencies.

November 26, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Payroll Admin in Saint Louis, MO

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

65771

81103

72849

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

67398

84970

75179

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 Saint Louis, MO. The base salary for Payroll Admin ranges from $65,771 to $81,103 with the average base salary of $72,849. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $67,398 to $84,970 with the average total cash compensation of $75,179.

View Average Salary for Payroll Admin as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$72,849	$65,771 - $81,103
Bonus	$2,330	$1,627 - $3,866
Total Pay	$75,179	$67,398 - $84,970

* 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.

Payroll Admin Salary Near Saint Louis, MO

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Saint Louis, MO
CITY, STATE Florissant, MO	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $66,040 - $81,435	COMPARE TO Saint Louis, MO
CITY, STATE Chesterfield, MO	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $65,754 - $81,082	COMPARE TO Saint Louis, MO
CITY, STATE Saint Charles, MO	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $65,789 - $81,126	COMPARE TO Saint Louis, MO
CITY, STATE Saint Peters, MO	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $65,646 - $80,949	COMPARE TO Saint Louis, MO
CITY, STATE O Fallon, MO	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $65,610 - $80,905	COMPARE TO Saint Louis, MO
CITY, STATE Springfield, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $63,575 - $78,394	COMPARE TO Saint Louis, MO

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About Saint Louis, Missouri

St. Louis (/seɪnt ˈluːɪs/) is an independent city and major inland port in the U.S. state of Missouri. It is situated along the western bank of the Mississippi River, which marks Missouri's border with Illinois. The Missouri River merges with the Mississippi River just north of the city. These two rivers combined form the fourth longest river system in the world. The city had an estimated 2017 population of 308,626 and is the cultural and economic center of the St. Louis metropolitan area (home to nearly 3,000,000 people), which is the largest metropolitan area in Missouri, the second-largest ...

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