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What is a payroll master and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
2 min read
There is more than meets the eye when it comes to being a payroll master. For example, did you know that they make an average of $30.19 an hour? That's $62,794 a year! Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow -3% and produce -38,500 job opportunities across the U.S.
ScorePayroll MasterUS Average
Salary
4.9

Avg. Salary $62,794

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
8.0

Growth rate -3%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
3.6
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.61%

Asian 4.53%

Black or African American 8.08%

Hispanic or Latino 12.89%

Unknown 4.61%

White 69.29%

Gender

female 70.00%

male 30.00%

Age - 48
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 48
Stress level
8.0

Stress level is high

7.1 - high

Complexity level
8.7

Complexity level is advanced

7 - challenging

Work life balance
6.2

Work life balance is fair

6.4 - fair

Key steps to become a payroll master

  1. Explore payroll master education requirements

    Most common payroll master degrees

    Bachelor's

    50.0 %

    Associate

    30.0 %

    High School Diploma

    10.0 %
  2. Start to develop specific payroll master skills

    SkillsPercentages
    Payroll System100.00%
  3. Complete relevant payroll master training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of 6-12 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New payroll masters learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a payroll master based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real payroll master resumes.
  4. Research payroll master duties and responsibilities

    • Manage installation of automate timekeeping systems in facilities, ensuring accurate, timely processing of time and attendance information.
    • Manage installation of automate timekeeping systems in facilities, ensuring accurate, timely processing of time and attendance information.
    • Implement FSA benefit and establish new guidelines and relationships with third-party administrators.
  5. Apply for payroll master jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a payroll master job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average payroll master salary

The average payroll master salary in the United States is $62,794 per year or $30 per hour. Payroll master salaries range between $45,000 and $87,000 per year.

Average payroll master salary
$62,794 Yearly
$30.19 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

Zippia Research Team
Zippia Team

Editorial Staff

The Zippia Research Team has spent countless hours reviewing resumes, job postings, and government data to determine what goes into getting a job in each phase of life. Professional writers and data scientists comprise the Zippia Research Team.

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