How much does a Payroll Controller make in Manchester, NH?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Payroll Controller in Manchester, NH is $110,350. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $101,854 to $119,811, with most professionals earning between $94,119 and $128,425.

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What is a Payroll Controller?

The Payroll Controller is responsible for overseeing all aspects of payroll processing and ensuring accuracy and timeliness in the disbursement of employee wages. This includes managing payroll systems, calculating and processing employee hours, taxes, and deductions, and maintaining payroll records. The Payroll Controller also collaborates with HR and finance departments to ensure compliance with company policies and government regulations. Additionally, they may be responsible for resolving payroll discrepancies and providing support to employees with payroll-related inquiries. Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and knowledge of payroll laws and regulations are essential for this role.

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Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
101854
119811
110350

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
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115255
What is the average salary for Payroll Controller in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Payroll Controller in Manchester, NH. The base salary for Payroll Controller ranges from $101,854 to $119,811 with the average base salary of $110,350. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $105,520 to $126,096 with the average total cash compensation of $115,255.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $110,350 $101,854 - $119,811
Bonus $4,905 $3,666 - $6,285
Total Pay $115,255 $105,520 - $126,096
* 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 Manchester, NH
CITY, STATE Bedford, NH AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $101,854 - $119,811 COMPARE TO Manchester, NH 0%
CITY, STATE Merrimack, NH AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $106,887 - $125,731 COMPARE TO Manchester, NH
CITY, STATE Nashua, NH AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $106,887 - $125,731 COMPARE TO Manchester, NH
CITY, STATE Derry, NH AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $104,251 - $122,631 COMPARE TO Manchester, NH
CITY, STATE Concord, NH AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $98,035 - $115,318 COMPARE TO Manchester, NH
CITY, STATE Salem, NH AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $105,365 - $123,941 COMPARE TO Manchester, NH
See salaries for Payroll Controller in locations close to Manchester, NH. 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 Plant Controller LOCATION Manchester, NH MINIMUM SALARY $109,274 MAXIMUM SALARY $130,813
JOB TITLE Payroll Operations Manager LOCATION Manchester, NH MINIMUM SALARY $102,600 MAXIMUM SALARY $124,100
JOB TITLE Controller LOCATION Manchester, NH MINIMUM SALARY $210,484 MAXIMUM SALARY $266,444
JOB TITLE Payroll Director LOCATION Manchester, NH MINIMUM SALARY $150,038 MAXIMUM SALARY $180,791
JOB TITLE Payroll Manager LOCATION Manchester, NH MINIMUM SALARY $102,595 MAXIMUM SALARY $124,095
JOB TITLE Payroll Supervisor LOCATION Manchester, NH MINIMUM SALARY $86,630 MAXIMUM SALARY $106,100
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