Payroll Controller Salary in Miami, FL

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How much does a Payroll Controller make in Miami, FL?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Payroll Controller in Miami, FL is $103,539. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $95,568 to $112,417, with most professionals earning between $88,310 and $120,499.

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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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Payroll Controller Salary By Experience Levels in Miami, FL

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Average Salary Range for Payroll Controller in Miami, FL

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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 Miami, FL. The base salary for Payroll Controller ranges from $95,568 to $112,417 with the average base salary of $103,539. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $99,007 to $118,314 with the average total cash compensation of $108,142.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $103,539 $95,568 - $112,417
Bonus $4,603 $3,439 - $5,897
Total Pay $108,142 $99,007 - $118,314
* 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 Controller Salary Near Miami, FL

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Miami, FL
CITY, STATE Hialeah, FL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $95,091 - $111,855 COMPARE TO Miami, FL
CITY, STATE Hollywood, FL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $95,628 - $112,487 COMPARE TO Miami, FL
CITY, STATE Pembroke Pines, FL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $94,971 - $111,714 COMPARE TO Miami, FL
CITY, STATE Fort Lauderdale, FL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $95,628 - $112,487 COMPARE TO Miami, FL
CITY, STATE Coconut Creek, FL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $95,628 - $112,487 COMPARE TO Miami, FL
CITY, STATE Boca Raton, FL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $96,881 - $113,961 COMPARE TO Miami, FL
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