Payroll Admin Salary in San Francisco, CA

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How much does a Payroll Admin make in San Francisco, CA? The average Payroll Admin salary in San Francisco, CA is $90,135 as of April 24, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $81,045 and $100,695. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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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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Payroll Administrator II

Resourcing Edge - Phoenix , AZ

The Payroll Administrator II is accountable for all aspects of quality payroll service for clients. The Payroll Specialist II works closely with the client contact and other Payroll Administrators to ...

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Payroll Administrator

Legal Soft , USA - Buckeye , AZ

As a Payroll Administrator, you will be responsible for overseeing and managing all aspects of payroll processing. This includes maintaining employee payroll records, calculating wages, processing ...

LinkedIn - 4 days ago

Senior Payroll Administrator

Transact Campus - Saint Louis , MO

Title: Sr. Payroll Administrator Location: Remote within the U.S. Key Responsibilities: * Overseeing end-to-end payroll processing, including salary calculations, deductions and benefits ...

LinkedIn - 4 days ago

Payroll Administrator II

Lyons HR - Phoenix , AZ

The Payroll Administrator II is accountable for all aspects of quality payroll service for clients. The Payroll Specialist II works closely with the client contact and other Payroll Administrators to ...

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HR/Payroll Admin

Vaco - Louisville , KY

As an HR/Payroll Admin, you will be responsible for managing various aspects of human resources and payroll functions within our organization. You will play a critical role in ensuring accurate and ...

LinkedIn - 22 days ago

Payroll Administrator

HPM Building Supply - Kea‘au , HI

The expected pay range for the Payroll Administrator I in Keaau is $20.00 hourly to $23.10 hourly. HPM Building Supply in Keaau, Hawaii is seeking to hire a Payroll Administrator to carefully and ...

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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 San Francisco, CA

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

81045

100695

90135

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

83103

105544

93151

What is the average salary for Payroll Admin in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Payroll Admin in San Francisco, CA. The base salary for Payroll Admin ranges from $81,045 to $100,695 with the average base salary of $90,135. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $83,103 to $105,544 with the average total cash compensation of $93,151.

View Average Salary for Payroll Admin as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$90,135	$81,045 - $100,695
Bonus	$3,017	$2,058 - $4,849
Total Pay	$93,151	$83,103 - $105,544

* 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 San Francisco, CA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO San Francisco, CA
CITY, STATE Daly City, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $81,045 - $100,695	COMPARE TO San Francisco, CA 0%
CITY, STATE Berkeley, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $79,100 - $98,278	COMPARE TO San Francisco, CA
CITY, STATE Oakland, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $79,100 - $98,278	COMPARE TO San Francisco, CA
CITY, STATE Vallejo, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $72,940 - $90,625	COMPARE TO San Francisco, CA
CITY, STATE Hayward, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $78,970 - $98,117	COMPARE TO San Francisco, CA
CITY, STATE Concord, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $73,580 - $91,420	COMPARE TO San Francisco, CA

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About San Francisco, California

San Francisco is located on the West Coast of the United States at the north end of the San Francisco Peninsula and includes significant stretches of the Pacific Ocean and San Francisco Bay within its boundaries. Several picturesque islands—Alcatraz, Treasure Island and the adjacent Yerba Buena Island, and small portions of Alameda Island, Red Rock Island, and Angel Island—are part of the city. Also included are the uninhabited Farallon Islands, 27 miles (43 km) offshore in the Pacific Ocean. The mainland within the city limits roughly forms a "seven-by-seven-mile square", a common local collo...

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