Payroll Controller Salary in Omaha, NE

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How much does a Payroll Controller make in Omaha, NE?

As of May 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Payroll Controller in Omaha, NE is $102,374. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $94,492 to $111,151, with most professionals earning between $87,316 and $119,142.

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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 Salary Range for Payroll Controller in Omaha, NE

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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 Omaha, NE. The base salary for Payroll Controller ranges from $94,492 to $111,151 with the average base salary of $102,374. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $97,893 to $116,983 with the average total cash compensation of $106,926.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $102,374 $94,492 - $111,151
Bonus $4,552 $3,401 - $5,832
Total Pay $106,926 $97,893 - $116,983
* 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 Omaha, NE

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Omaha, NE
CITY, STATE Bellevue, NE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $94,492 - $111,151 COMPARE TO Omaha, NE 0%
CITY, STATE Council Bluffs, IA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $94,492 - $111,151 COMPARE TO Omaha, NE 0%
CITY, STATE Fremont, NE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $92,847 - $109,216 COMPARE TO Omaha, NE
CITY, STATE Lincoln, NE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $93,046 - $109,450 COMPARE TO Omaha, NE
CITY, STATE Sioux City, IA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $89,626 - $105,427 COMPARE TO Omaha, NE
CITY, STATE Norfolk, NE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $88,728 - $104,371 COMPARE TO Omaha, NE
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About Omaha, Nebraska    Omaha (/ˈoʊməhɑː/ OH-mə-hah) is the largest city in the state of Nebraska and the county seat of Douglas County. Omaha is located in the Midwestern Un....More

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