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Payroll Specialist

Average Early-Career Payroll Specialist with Data Entry Skills Hourly Pay in San Diego, California

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$21.00
/ hour

Avg. Base Hourly Rate (USD)
10%
$13.59
MEDIAN
$21
90%
$23.93

The average hourly pay for a Payroll Specialist is $21.00 in 2025

Hourly Rate
$14 - $24
Bonus
$0 - $1k
Total Pay
$29k - $57k
Based on 13 salary profiles (last updated Feb 07 2019)
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What Do Payroll Specialists Do?

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Common Health Benefits for a Payroll Specialist

Medical
91%
Dental
100%
Vision
45%

Gender Breakdown for Payroll Specialists

Female
80.0%
Male
10.0%
Prefer to self-define
10.0%
This data is based on 10 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
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FAQs About Payroll Specialists

What is the highest pay for Payroll Specialists in San Diego?

Our data indicates that the highest pay for a Payroll Specialist in San Diego is $23.93 / hour

What is the lowest pay for Payroll Specialists in San Diego?

Our data indicates that the lowest pay for a Payroll Specialist in San Diego is $13.59 / hour

How can Payroll Specialists increase their salary?

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

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