Payroll Specialist

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Median Average:
$75,714
Payroll Specialist in Australia median base salary $75,714/yr. Information is based on 14 Payroll Specialist jobs advertised between June 2023 and May 2024.
How much do Payroll Specialist earn in Australia? The average salary of Payroll Specialist is $75,714 in Australia
$75,714 /yr
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Average $75,714
Range $80K - $90K
Last updated May 10 2024
The average pay range for Payroll Specialist is between $80K and $90K. Salaries vary from a low of $60K up to $110K per year. The average number of Payroll Specialist roles advertised per month is 4 in Australia between June 2023 and May 2024.
What are the most common skills required to be a Payroll Specialist? The most common skills required for a Payroll Specialist are:
Manager Manager Finance Finance Manager Accounting Customer Service Manager Accounts Payable Analysis Auditor Compliance Consultant Coordinator Finance Kronos Manager Accounting Accounts Payable Analysis Auditor Bookkeeping Compliance Consultant Customer Service Data Analysis HR Interpreting Law Manager
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These skills are most commonly found in Payroll Specialist job advertisements and position descriptions.

Last updated April 30 2024
Which recruitment agencies have the largest number of Payroll Officers roles in Australia?
See which recruitment agencies advertise the most Payroll Officers roles. See what salaries they paid for Payroll Officers in Australia. See how they compare to the average Payroll Officers salary of $82,307.
TwoScots Recruitment
Melbourne (100%)
866

$67K-$86K

(($5,121))

$67K-$86K
(($5,121))
AccountAbility
Sydney (92%), Melbourne (8%)
528

$75K-$103K

($7,209)

$75K-$103K
($7,209)
Perigon Group Pty Limited
Sydney (92%), Brisbane (8%)
370

$74K-$129K

($19,565)

$74K-$129K
($19,565)
Page Personnel Finance & Accounting
Melbourne (43%), Sydney (33%), Perth (16%), Brisbane (7%) +1 others
359

$70K-$89K

(($2,096))

$70K-$89K
(($2,096))
Sharp & Carter Accounting Clerical
Melbourne (100%)
311

$75K-$92K

($1,720)

$75K-$92K
($1,720)
Last Updated April 22 2022
How many years does it take to become a Payroll Specialist?
Most candidates undertake an average of 10 years Accounting prior to being appointed as a Payroll Specialist.
Average Accounting required to become a Payroll Specialist
Last updated May 07 2024
Most candidates have on average 13 years working experience prior to becoming a Payroll Specialist.
Average Accounting required to become a Payroll Specialist
Last updated May 07 2024
Where are Payroll Specialist in Australia sourced from?
Payroll Specialist are sourced from
these companies
Australian Unity
Border Express
Broadspectrum Australia Pty Ltd
Fujitsu Australia Limited
IFAA
Payroll Specialist are sourced in Australia are most likely to be sourced from these schools
TAFE
University of Western Sydney
Charles Sturt University
Edith Cowan University
Queensland University of Technology
Last updated May 12 2024