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Payroll Compliance Analyst

Average Payroll Compliance Analyst Salary

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$60,751
/ year

Avg. Base Salary (USD)
10%
$45k
MEDIAN
$61k
90%
$83k

The average salary for a Payroll Compliance Analyst is $60,751 in 2025

Base Salary
$45k - $83k
Bonus
$985 - $10k
Profit Sharing
$546 - $9k
Total Pay
$42k - $85k
Based on 2,274 salary profiles (last updated Oct 05 2022)
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Common Health Benefits for a Payroll Compliance Analyst

Medical
86%
Dental
81%
Vision
76%
None
13%

Gender Breakdown for Payroll Compliance Analysts

Female
64.8%
Male
33.4%
Prefer to self-define
1.8%
This data is based on 1,417 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
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FAQs About Payroll Compliance Analysts

What is the highest pay for Payroll Compliance Analysts?

Our data indicates that the highest pay for a Payroll Compliance Analyst is $83k / year

What is the lowest pay for Payroll Compliance Analysts?

Our data indicates that the lowest pay for a Payroll Compliance Analyst is $45k / year

How can Payroll Compliance Analysts increase their salary?

Increasing your pay as a Payroll Compliance Analyst is possible in different ways. Change of employer: Consider a career move to a new employer that is willing to pay higher for your skills. Level of Education: Gaining advanced degrees may allow this role to increase their income potential and qualify for promotions. Managing Experience: If you are a Payroll Compliance Analyst that oversees more junior Payroll Compliance Analysts, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.

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