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Payroll Analyst salaries in California

Pay ranges employers published in 33 open job postings for Payroll Analyst roles in California, updated Nov 14, 2026.

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Posted base pay ranges from job listings, not total compensation. Figures are in USD. How these figures are made

Newest Payroll Analyst postings in California

  1. Senior Payroll Analyst - In-Person in West Sacramento or ChandlerBashas' · Sacramento, CA · $81K–$127K/yr · Posted Nov 11, 2026
  2. Payroll AnalystLambda · San Francisco, CA · $149K–$170K/yr · Posted Nov 9, 2026Apply
  3. Payroll AnalystUrsus · Foster City, CA · $55.00–$65.00/hr · Posted Nov 6, 2026
  4. Senior Payroll AnalystSkechers · Manhattan Beach, CA · $80K–$110K/yr · Posted Nov 5, 2026
  5. Payroll AnalystLatham & Watkins · Los Angeles, CA · $95K–$110K/yr · Posted Nov 1, 2026
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Payroll Analyst pay in other places

  1. United States$82.3K median, $70K–$99.7K typical, 146 postingsUnited States: middle half $70K–$99.7K, median $82.3K
  2. New York$100K median, $77.5K–$113K typical, 17 postingsNew York: middle half $77.5K–$113K, median $100K
  3. New York City, NY$100K median, $77.5K–$113K typical, 17 postingsNew York City, NY: middle half $77.5K–$113K, median $100K
  4. Texas$70.7K median, $32.6K–$82.3K typical, 10 postingsTexas: middle half $32.6K–$82.3K, median $70.7K
  5. United Kingdom£35K median, £33.5K–£37.5K typical, 9 postings
  6. England, United Kingdom£35K median, £33.5K–£37.5K typical, 7 postings
  7. CanadaCA$80.2K median, CA$80K–CA$87.5K typical, 7 postings
  8. Ohio$67.8K median, $63.8K–$87.5K typical, 5 postingsOhio: middle half $63.8K–$87.5K, median $67.8K

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Questions and answers

How much does a Payroll Analyst make in California?

The median posted base pay for Payroll Analyst jobs in California is $87.1K a year, from 33 job postings with pay at 27 companies.

What is the typical Payroll Analyst pay range in California?

The middle half of postings list $80K–$104K. The top 10% list $125K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $71.8K or less.

How does California pay compare with all Payroll Analyst jobs?

The median here is $87.1K, against $80.5K across all 172 postings for the role.

How many Payroll Analyst jobs in California list pay?

33 open postings at 27 companies list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.

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