What are the main factors that influence a Payroll Supervisor's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Payroll Supervisor's salary?

A Payroll Supervisor's salary grows with experience: a Payroll Administrator IV (7+ years)earns $114,271, a Payroll Team Lead (7+ years)earns $98,897, a Payroll Supervisor (7+ years)earns $106,257, a Payroll Manager (7+ years)earns $124,100, a Payroll Director (7+ years)earns $178,578,

What are the highest paying states for a Payroll Supervisor?

Payroll Supervisor salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Payroll Supervisor roles are District of Columbia $105,703, California $105,302, Massachusetts $103,899. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Payroll Supervisor roles make?

Salaries for Payroll Supervisor level roles vary by specialization: Payroll Tax Supervisor: $97,441; Payroll Operations Supervisor: $95,500; Payroll Operations Assistant Supervisor: $88,900; Payroll Team Lead: $88,856; Payroll Clerk IV: $62,621.

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Payroll Supervisor Salary in District of Columbia

How much does a Payroll Supervisor make in District of Columbia?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Payroll Supervisor in District of Columbia is $106,257 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $51.

However, a Payroll Supervisor's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $121,014
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $98,685 to $113,981
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $91,792

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Payroll Supervisor Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$113,981	$9,498	$2,192	$55
Average	$106,257	$8,855	$2,043	$51
25th Percentile	$98,685	$8,224	$1,898	$47

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Key Factors That Influence Payroll Supervisor Salaries

A Payroll Supervisor's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Payroll Supervisor Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Payroll Supervisor's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Payroll Administrator IV (7+ years): $114,271
Payroll Team Lead (7+ years): $98,897
Payroll Supervisor (7+ years): $106,257
Payroll Manager (7+ years): $124,100
Payroll Director (7+ years): $178,578

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Payroll Administrator IV	7+ years	$114,271
Payroll Team Lead	7+ years	$98,897
Payroll Supervisor	7+ years	$106,257
Payroll Manager	7+ years	$124,100
Payroll Director	7+ years	$178,578

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How Do Payroll Supervisor Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Payroll Supervisors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $105,703.
California: $105,302.
Massachusetts: $103,899.

District of Columbia $105,703 California $105,302 Massachusetts $103,899 Washington $103,517 New Jersey $103,479 Alaska $103,345 Connecticut $102,028 New York $101,493

Hawaii $99,784 Rhode Island $98,982 Maryland $98,438 Minnesota $97,693 Colorado $97,407 Illinois $97,312 Oregon $96,949 Delaware $96,681

New Hampshire $96,513 Virginia $96,137 Pennsylvania $95,039 Nevada $94,486 North Dakota $94,304 Michigan $94,018 Wisconsin $93,913 Vermont $93,703

Texas $93,120 Maine $93,082 Arizona $93,025 Ohio $92,958 Georgia $92,080 Indiana $91,641 Wyoming $91,555 Utah $91,421

Iowa $91,364 Kansas $90,906 Louisiana $90,772 North Carolina $90,724 Missouri $90,705 Florida $90,333 Montana $90,132 Nebraska $89,941

Kentucky $89,836 South Carolina $89,454 Tennessee $89,216 Idaho $89,120 New Mexico $88,423 Oklahoma $88,271 Alabama $87,707 South Dakota $86,762

Arkansas $86,247 West Virginia $85,970 Mississippi $85,139

Top Paying Cities for Payroll Supervisors

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Parcel Return Service: $105,703
Washington: $105,703
Naval Anacost Annex: $105,703

Parcel Return Service, DC $105,703 Washington, DC $105,703 Naval Anacost Annex, DC $105,703 Washington Navy Yard, DC $105,703

Payroll Supervisor Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Payroll Supervisor's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$98,685

Average $106,257/year

$113,981

$8,224

Average $8,855/month

$9,498

$1,898

Average $2,043/week

$2,192

$47

Average $51/hour

$55

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$113,981	$9,498	$2,192	$55
Average	$106,257	$8,855	$2,043	$51
25th Percentile	$98,685	$8,224	$1,898	$47

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For a Payroll Supervisor, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Payroll Manager role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $124,100 - a projected growth of 17% over your current level.

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