Payroll Controller Salary in Tucson, AZ

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How much does a Payroll Controller make in Tucson, AZ?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Payroll Controller in Tucson, AZ is $102,225. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $94,354 to $110,989, with most professionals earning between $87,189 and $118,969.

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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 Tucson, AZ

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
94354
110989
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Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
97750
116811
106769
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 Tucson, AZ. The base salary for Payroll Controller ranges from $94,354 to $110,989 with the average base salary of $102,225. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $97,750 to $116,811 with the average total cash compensation of $106,769.

View Average Salary for Payroll Controller as table

Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $102,225 $94,354 - $110,989
Bonus $4,544 $3,396 - $5,822
Total Pay $106,769 $97,750 - $116,811
* 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 Tucson, AZ

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Tucson, AZ
CITY, STATE Sierra Vista, AZ AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $93,360 - $109,819 COMPARE TO Tucson, AZ
CITY, STATE Gilbert, AZ AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $98,273 - $115,599 COMPARE TO Tucson, AZ
CITY, STATE Mesa, AZ AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $98,273 - $115,599 COMPARE TO Tucson, AZ
CITY, STATE Chandler, AZ AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $98,273 - $115,599 COMPARE TO Tucson, AZ
CITY, STATE Tempe, AZ AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $98,273 - $115,599 COMPARE TO Tucson, AZ
CITY, STATE Phoenix, AZ AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $98,254 - $115,576 COMPARE TO Tucson, AZ
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About Tucson, Arizona    Tucson (/ˈtuːsɒn, tuːˈsɒn/) is a city and the county seat of Pima County, Arizona, United States, and home to the University of Arizona. The 2010 Unit....More

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