As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Payroll Operations Manager in Manchester, UK is £57,225, with an hourly rate of £28, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £50,899 to £64,798, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £50,899
50TH(Median)   £57,225
75TH   £64,798
Payroll Operations Manager Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Payroll Operations Manager Salary £50,899 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Payroll Operations Manager Salary £57,225 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Payroll Operations Manager Salary £64,798 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 £57,225 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £28, a monthly salary of about £4,769, and a weekly pay of around £1,100. 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 £52,315 - £56,092, while Intermediate make £52,599 - £56,281, Senior earn £53,354 - £57,037, Specialist earn £54,109 - £57,791, Expert can reach £55,620 - £59,486 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Payroll Operations Manager £54,865
Intermediate Level Payroll Operations Manager £55,148
Senior Level Payroll Operations Manager £55,809
Specialist Level Payroll Operations Manager £56,564
Expert Level Payroll Operations Manager £58,017
£54,865 0 yr
£55,148 < 2 yrs
£55,809 2-4 yrs
£56,564 5-8 yrs
£58,017 > 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 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 £51,140. And a Payroll Operations Manager earns an average annual salary of £59,700.

Job Title Location Salary Range in GBP
Payroll Manager Manchester, UK
£39,429
£63,143
Payroll Supervisor Manchester, UK
£34,251
£50,233
Payroll Operations Supervisor Manchester, UK
£31,963
£46,877
Payroll Operations Team Leader Manchester, UK
£32,202
£47,227

Payroll Operations Manager Job Openings in Manchester, UK

Operations Manager (Young Learners)
BSC Education
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Your profile. What's On Offer. Permanent. Salary Circa: £35,000 Per Annum. Location: BSC Manchester College. Hybrid Working (Varied By Season). Core B...

Payroll Administrator
EQUANS
England, ENG

EQUANS is looking for a Payroll Administrator to join our Shared Services team based at Quorum Business Park, Newcastle-upon-Tyne on a permanent basis...

PMO Operations
Safran Seats
Cwmbran, Wales

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Registry and Operations Officer
Study Group
Leeds, South East England

Location. Leeds, Leeds International Study Centre. Contract Type. Full Time – Permanent (37.5 hours per week). Salary. £23,400per annum. Leeds Interna...

Head of Operations (Young Learners)
BSC Education
Edinburgh, Central Scotland

Your profile. What's On The Offer. Salary Circa: £45,000 to £50,000 per annum (depending on experience). Hours: 37.5 hours per week. Hybrid Working. C...

Head of Operations (Young Learners)
BSC Education
Manchester, North West England

Your profile. What's On The Offer. Salary Circa: £45,000 to £50,000 per annum (depending on experience). Hours: 37.5 hours per week. Hybrid Working. C...

Service Operations Intern - UK
Sungrow Europe
Milton, South East England

Your mission. Hello and Welcome to Sungrow. We are excited to welcome You to our newest opportunity in the UK. What a Service Operations Intern does h...

Operations Quality Engineer
LINDAL Group
Leighton Buzzard, East of England

Your mission at LINDAL. Customer Complaint Handling: Maintain strong relations with our customers to ensure all product specifications are clearly und...

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