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Junior Payroll Specialist

Average Junior Payroll Specialist Hourly Pay

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$19.37
/ hour

Avg. Base Hourly Rate (USD)
10%
$14.63
MEDIAN
$19.37
90%
$25.80

The average hourly pay for a Junior Payroll Specialist is $19.37 in 2025

Hourly Rate
$15 - $26
Bonus
$375 - $5k
Profit Sharing
$618 - $7k
Commission
$650 - $9k
Total Pay
$31k - $60k
Based on 5,499 salary profiles (last updated Aug 04 2021)
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Common Health Benefits for a Junior Payroll Specialist

Medical
76%
Dental
67%
Vision
60%
None
23%

Gender Breakdown for Junior Payroll Specialists

Female
90.4%
Male
9.1%
Prefer to self-define
0.6%
This data is based on 3,341 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
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FAQs About Junior Payroll Specialists

What is the highest pay for Junior Payroll Specialists?

Our data indicates that the highest pay for a Junior Payroll Specialist is $25.80 / hour

What is the lowest pay for Junior Payroll Specialists?

Our data indicates that the lowest pay for a Junior Payroll Specialist is $14.63 / hour

How can Junior Payroll Specialists increase their salary?

Increasing your pay as a Junior Payroll Specialist 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 Junior Payroll Specialist that oversees more junior Junior Payroll Specialists, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.

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