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Updated: 11 May 2013
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Payroll Administrator 2013 Total Pay (?
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£14,089 - £25,012
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Salary£14,021 - £24,871  
   
Bonus£0.00 - £1,186  
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£14,089 - £25,012  
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Country: United Kingdom | Currency: GBP | Updated: 11 May 2013 | Individuals Reporting: 316

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Job Description for Payroll Administrator

Payroll administrators are responsible for all matters related to employee pay. The administrator creates reports for information related to payroll and enters any changes to employee payroll records. This job includes handling voluntary deductions, such as insurance costs and 401(k) or IRA contributions, as well as involuntary deductions such as wage garnishments required by a court order. If subpoenaed, payroll administrators can speak in court and/or with attorneys regarding wage garnishments.
Payroll administrators keep employees informed when it comes to changes in salary or benefits and answers any questions employees might have about those matters. A professional demeanor is necessary and the ability to explain payroll matters in layman's terms is extremely beneficial. An administrator also calculates and balances any substitute payrolls.
To work as a payroll administrator, you generally must have at least a bachelor's degree in business or finance (or a related field) and experience in an office environment, specifically working in human resources or payroll. Additional certifications may be required depending on the employer. Having a working knowledge of various computer and payroll programs is usually required as well. Payroll administrators also are in charge of preparing tax forms for the company's employees, so they need to ensure that the information reported to the Internal Revenue Service and the employee is accurate. If it's not accurate, the administrator is responsible for making any necessary corrections. Payroll administrators generally work Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., but they can definitely have longer days when processing payroll, particularly if they work for a larger company or corporation.
Payroll Administrator Tasks
  • Enter changes to employee payroll records.
  • Communicate with employees regarding changes in salary, benefits, etc.
  • Handle voluntary and involuntary deductions.
  • Calculate, key, total, and balance substitute payrolls.
  • Create reports for information pertaining to payroll.
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Companies and Industries for Payroll Administrator Salaries

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Salary Range

Accounting Services£13,350 - £19,758
Recruiting or Staffing£14,593 - £21,445
Manufacturing£15,495 - £23,009
Financial Services£15,274 - £22,669
Engineering Services£15,126 - £22,589
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Key Statistics for Payroll Administrator Salaries and Jobs

Female
84%
female alumni
 
Male
16%
male alumni
Salary:£16,058 - £21,846 £14,406 - £19,370
Years of Experience
Less than 1 year
5%
1-4 years
38%
5-9 years
24%
10-19 years
20%
20 years or more
13%
Top Degrees

Salary Range

Bachelor's Degree£16,139 - £19,715
Most Common Health Benefits
medical benefits Medical: 15% dental benefits Dental: 3%
vision benefits Vision: 11% employee benefits None: 76%

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Payroll Administrator

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£14,089 - £25,012
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Office Administrator
£11,373 - £22,068
Payroll Clerk
£11,843 - £20,813
Administrative Assistant
£10,245 - £20,901
 
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Payroll Manager
£18,363 - £41,043
Payroll Officer
£14,719 - £27,660
Payroll Supervisor
£16,524 - £29,262
 

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