As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Payroll Operations Manager in the United Kingdom is £59,700, with an hourly rate of £29, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £53,100 to £67,600, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £53,100
50TH(Median)   £59,700
75TH   £67,600
Payroll Operations Manager Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Payroll Operations Manager Salary £53,100 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Payroll Operations Manager Salary £59,700 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Payroll Operations Manager Salary £67,600 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Payroll Operations Manager salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Payroll Operations Manager is about £59,700 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £29, a monthly salary of about £4,975, and a weekly pay of around £1,148. Click the switch button below to see more details about Payroll Operations Manager hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

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

A Payroll Operations Manager's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £54,578 - £58,518, while Intermediate make £54,873 - £58,715, Senior earn £55,661 - £59,503, Specialist earn £56,449 - £60,290, Expert can reach £58,025 - £62,058 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Payroll Operations Manager £57,237
Intermediate Level Payroll Operations Manager £57,533
Senior Level Payroll Operations Manager £58,222
Specialist Level Payroll Operations Manager £59,010
Expert Level Payroll Operations Manager £60,525
£57,237 0 yr
£57,533 < 2 yrs
£58,222 2-4 yrs
£59,010 5-8 yrs
£60,525 > 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

Skills to Boost a Payroll Operations Manager Salary

Mastering key skills can significantly increase your earning potential as a Payroll Operations Manager. According to Salary.com's Real-time Job Posting Data, expertise in Leadership can lead to a 6% salary raise, while strong General Ledger skills boost pay by a 2%.

Skill Library evaluates talent skills across five levels, supported by 5-10 behavior indicators, delivering precise insights for data-driven hiring decisions.
Leadership
Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
General Ledger
Creating and keeping track of business transactions and activities to monitor financial operations.
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Based on recent job listings, in-demand skills in the Payroll Operations Manager field include Leadership (6%), and General Ledger (2%). These skills reflect current market needs.
Skills Salary Demand
Skill & Salary Demand
Leadership £63,282
Leadership
£63,282
6%
General Ledger £60,894
General Ledger
£60,894
2%
Leadership
3.07%
General Ledger
1.18%

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

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Payroll Operations Manager are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £64,476 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £60,144, and Manchester pays around £57,225 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Payroll Manager or Payroll Operations Manager?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Payroll Manager makes less than a Payroll Operations Manager. A Payroll Manager earns an average annual salary of £53,352. And a Payroll Operations Manager earns an average annual salary of £59,700.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
Payroll Manager
£41,134
£65,873
Payroll Supervisor
£35,733
£52,405
Payroll Operations Supervisor
£33,345
£48,904
Payroll Operations Team Leader
£33,594
£49,269

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