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

A Payroll Processor's salary grows with experience: a Payroll Clerk I (0-1 years)earns $47,557, a Payroll Processor (1-3 years)earns $53,130, a Payroll Clerk III (3-5 years)earns $59,564, a Payroll Clerk IV (5-7 years)earns $65,514, a Payroll Team Lead (7+ years)earns $92,960,

What are the highest paying states for a Payroll Processor?

Payroll Processor salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Payroll Processor roles are District of Columbia $55,541, California $55,331, Massachusetts $54,593. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Payroll Processor roles make?

Salaries for Payroll Processor level roles vary by specialization: Payroll Director: $160,447; Payroll Manager: $111,500; Payroll Supervisor: $95,469; Payroll Analyst: $74,057; Payroll Coordinator: $74,057.

Payroll Processor Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Payroll Processor make in Rhode Island?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Payroll Processor in Rhode Island is $52,371 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $25.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $62,952
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $47,341 to $57,910
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $42,761

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Payroll Processor Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$57,910	$4,826	$1,114	$28
Average	$52,371	$4,364	$1,007	$25
25th Percentile	$47,341	$3,945	$910	$23

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Key Factors That Influence Payroll Processor Salaries

A Payroll Processor'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 Processor Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Payroll Processor'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:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $47,557
Early Career (1-2 years): $53,130
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $59,564
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $65,514
Expert (over 8 years): $92,960

Levels	Salary
Payroll C... Level Payroll Processor	$47,557
Payroll P... Level Payroll Processor	$53,130
Payroll C... Level Payroll Processor	$59,564
Payroll C... Level Payroll Processor	$65,514
Payroll T... Level Payroll Processor	$92,960

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How Do Payroll Processor 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 Processors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $55,541.
California: $55,331.
Massachusetts: $54,593.

District of Columbia $55,541 California $55,331 Massachusetts $54,593 Washington $54,393 New Jersey $54,373 Alaska $54,302 Connecticut $53,610 New York $53,329

Hawaii $52,431 Rhode Island $52,010 Maryland $51,724 Minnesota $51,333 Colorado $51,182 Illinois $51,132 Oregon $50,941 Delaware $50,801

New Hampshire $50,713 Virginia $50,515 Pennsylvania $49,938 Nevada $49,647 North Dakota $49,552 Michigan $49,401 Wisconsin $49,346 Vermont $49,236

Texas $48,930 Maine $48,910 Arizona $48,880 Ohio $48,845 Georgia $48,383 Indiana $48,152 Wyoming $48,107 Utah $48,037

Iowa $48,007 Kansas $47,766 Louisiana $47,696 North Carolina $47,671 Missouri $47,661 Florida $47,465 Montana $47,360 Nebraska $47,259

Kentucky $47,204 South Carolina $47,003 Tennessee $46,878 Idaho $46,828 New Mexico $46,462 Oklahoma $46,381 Alabama $46,085 South Dakota $45,589

Arkansas $45,318 West Virginia $45,173 Mississippi $44,736

Top Paying Cities for Payroll Processors

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:

Adamsville: $52,863
Albion: $51,985
Ashaway: $53,063

Adamsville, RI $52,863 Albion, RI $51,985 Ashaway, RI $53,063 Barrington, RI $51,985 Block Island, RI $52,787 Bradford, RI $53,028 Bristol, RI $51,935 Carolina, RI $52,597

Charlestown, RI $52,652 Chepachet, RI $51,884 Clayville, RI $51,935 Coventry, RI $51,884 West Greenwich, RI $51,849 East Greenwich, RI $51,920 Exeter, RI $53,028 Fiskeville, RI $51,985

Forestdale, RI $51,935 Foster, RI $51,849 Glendale, RI $51,849 Greene, RI $52,431 Greenville, RI $51,985 Harmony, RI $51,970 Harrisville, RI $51,884 Hope, RI $51,985

Hope Valley, RI $53,063 Hopkinton, RI $53,078 Jamestown, RI $52,547 Kenyon, RI $53,013 Little Compton, RI $52,843 Manville, RI $51,985 Mapleville, RI $51,849 Newport, RI $52,557

Middletown, RI $52,777 North Kingstown, RI $51,834 North Scituate, RI $51,970 Oakland, RI $51,899 Pascoag, RI $51,869 Pawtucket, RI $51,985 Central Falls, RI $51,985 Cumberland, RI $51,985

Lincoln, RI $51,985 Portsmouth, RI $52,346 Prudence Island, RI $51,884 Rockville, RI $53,078 Saunderstown, RI $52,577 Shannock, RI $52,998 Slatersville, RI $51,935 Slocum, RI $52,577

Tiverton, RI $52,878 Wakefield, RI $52,522 Kingston, RI $52,532 Narragansett, RI $52,542 Peace Dale, RI $52,522 Warren, RI $51,970 Warwick, RI $51,985 Westerly, RI $53,093

West Kingston, RI $52,562 West Warwick, RI $51,985 Wood River Junction, RI $53,028 Woonsocket, RI $51,935 North Smithfield, RI $51,970 Wyoming, RI $53,013 Providence, RI $51,985 Cranston, RI $51,985

North Providence, RI $51,985 East Providence, RI $51,985 Riverside, RI $51,985 Rumford, RI $51,985 Smithfield, RI $51,985 Johnston, RI $51,985

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

Understanding how a Payroll Processor'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.

Last Updated on May 18, 2021

$47,341

Average $52,371/year

$57,910

$3,945

Average $4,364/month

$4,826

$910

Average $1,007/week

$1,114

$23

Average $25/hour

$28

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$57,910	$4,826	$1,114	$28
Average	$52,371	$4,364	$1,007	$25
25th Percentile	$47,341	$3,945	$910	$23

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