As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Payroll Manager in the United Kingdom is $81,936, with an hourly rate of $39, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from $72,830 to $92,724, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   $72,830
50TH(Median)   $81,936
75TH   $92,724
Payroll Manager Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Payroll Manager Salary $72,830 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Payroll Manager Salary $81,936 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Payroll Manager Salary $92,724 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Payroll Manager salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Payroll Manager is about $81,936 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of $39, a monthly salary of about $6,828, and a weekly pay of around $1,576. Click the switch button below to see more details about Payroll Manager hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Payroll Managers Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Payroll Manager's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn $74,869 - $80,305, while Intermediate make $75,276 - $80,577, Senior earn $76,364 - $81,664, Specialist earn $77,451 - $82,741, Expert can reach $79,626 - $85,156 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Payroll Manager $78,538
Intermediate Level Payroll Manager $78,946
Senior Level Payroll Manager $79,897
Specialist Level Payroll Manager $80,985
Expert Level Payroll Manager $83,063
$78,538 0 yr
$78,946 < 2 yrs
$79,897 2-4 yrs
$80,985 5-8 yrs
$83,063 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 4%
Intermediate Level 4%
Senior Level 2%
Specialist Level 1%
Expert Level 1%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

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

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Payroll Manager are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is $88,491 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers $82,545, and Manchester pays around $78,540 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Payroll Clerk or Payroll Manager?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Payroll Clerk makes less than a Payroll Manager. A Payroll Clerk earns an average annual salary of $36,118. And a Payroll Manager earns an average annual salary of $81,936.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
Payroll Clerk
$29,804
$41,788
Payroll Supervisor
$49,070
$71,966
Payroll Administrator II
$38,684
$61,704
Payroll Clerk, Sr.
$34,090
$51,281

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