As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Payroll Administrator II in the United Kingdom is $48,954, with an hourly rate of $24, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from $43,133 to $56,665, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   $43,133
50TH(Median)   $48,954
75TH   $56,665
Payroll Administrator II Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Payroll Administrator II Salary $43,133 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Payroll Administrator II Salary $48,954 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Payroll Administrator II Salary $56,665 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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How Much Does a Payroll Administrator II Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Payroll Administrator II salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Payroll Administrator II is about $48,954 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of $24, a monthly salary of about $4,080, and a weekly pay of around $941. Click the switch button below to see more details about Payroll Administrator II hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Payroll Administrator IIs Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Payroll Administrator II's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn $44,697 - $48,085, while Intermediate make $44,958 - $48,346, Senior earn $45,653 - $48,954, Specialist earn $46,782 - $50,335, Expert can reach $48,780 - $52,982 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Payroll Administrator II $47,043
Intermediate Level Payroll Administrator II $47,217
Senior Level Payroll Administrator II $47,912
Specialist Level Payroll Administrator II $48,954
Expert Level Payroll Administrator II $51,486
$47,043 0 yr
$47,217 < 2 yrs
$47,912 2-4 yrs
$48,954 5-8 yrs
$51,486 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 4%
Intermediate Level 4%
Senior Level 2%
Specialist Level 0%
Expert Level 5%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

What are the Highest Paying Cities in the United Kingdom for Payroll Administrator II?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Payroll Administrator II are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is $52,871 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers $49,318, and Manchester pays around $46,925 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Payroll Accounting Administrator Intermediate or Payroll Administrator II?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Payroll Accounting Administrator Intermediate makes more than a Payroll Administrator II. A Payroll Accounting Administrator Intermediate earns an average annual salary of $50,905. And a Payroll Administrator II earns an average annual salary of $48,954.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
Payroll Accounting Administrator Intermediate
$38,852
$61,972
Payroll Associate II
$33,999
$51,144
Payroll Clerk, Sr.
$34,090
$51,281
Network Administrator II
$42,162
$62,760

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