Payroll Officer Salary in Jackson, Mississippi

How much does a Payroll Officer make in Jackson, MS?

As of May 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Payroll Officer in Jackson, MS is $50,593. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $40,307 to a high of $63,149, with most professionals earning between $45,209 and $57,165.

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Performs calculations and prioritization of garnishments in compliance with.

December 12, 2022

Audits time and attendance records via time and attendance software including leave taken.

March 04, 2023

Balances and prepares monthly and quarterly federal and/or state payroll reports and submits in a timely manner.

March 25, 2023

Requires advanced communication skills, both verbal and written, to establish positive public relations and to interact effectively with justices, judges, attorneys, supervisors, co-workers, and the public.

April 16, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Payroll Officer in Jackson, MS

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

45209

57165

50593

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

45983

58453

51412

What is the average salary for Payroll Officer in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Payroll Officer in Jackson, MS. The base salary for Payroll Officer ranges from $45,209 to $57,165 with the average base salary of $50,593. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $45,983 to $58,453 with the average total cash compensation of $51,412.

View Average Salary for Payroll Officer as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$50,593	$45,209 - $57,165
Bonus	$819	$774 - $1,288
Total Pay	$51,412	$45,983 - $58,453

* 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 Officer Salary Near Jackson, MS

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Jackson, MS
CITY, STATE Greenville, MS	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $45,204 - $57,159	COMPARE TO Jackson, MS
CITY, STATE Hattiesburg, MS	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $44,431 - $56,182	COMPARE TO Jackson, MS
CITY, STATE Meridian, MS	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $44,752 - $56,587	COMPARE TO Jackson, MS
CITY, STATE Monroe, LA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $45,250 - $57,217	COMPARE TO Jackson, MS
CITY, STATE Baton Rouge, LA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $48,296 - $61,068	COMPARE TO Jackson, MS
CITY, STATE Columbus, MS	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $43,353 - $54,819	COMPARE TO Jackson, MS

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About Jackson, Mississippi

Jackson is located primarily in northeastern Hinds County, with small portions in Madison and Rankin counties. The Pearl River forms most of the eastern border of the city. A small portion of the city containing Tougaloo College lies in Madison County, bounded on the west by Interstate 220 and on the east by U.S. Route 51 and Interstate 55. An unconnected section of the city surrounds Jackson–Evers International Airport in Rankin County. In the 2010 census, only 622 of the city's residents lived in Madison County, and only 1 lived within the city limits in Rankin County. The city is bordered t...

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