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Payroll Specialist salaries in Canada

Pay ranges employers published in 42 open job postings for Payroll Specialist roles in Canada, updated Nov 15, 2026.

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

Newest Payroll Specialist postings in Canada

  1. Payroll SpecialistKinectrics · Toronto, ON, Canada · $75K–$85K/yr · Posted Nov 10, 2026
  2. Payroll SpecialistTTCPRODUCTION · Toronto, ON, Canada · $100K–$125K/yr · Posted Nov 10, 2026
  3. Payroll SpecialistPan American Silver · Vancouver, BC, Canada · $70K–$85K/yr · Posted Nov 6, 2026
  4. Payroll SpecialistEnkel Backoffice Solutions · Vancouver, BC, Canada · $60K–$70K/yr · Posted Nov 6, 2026
  5. Payroll SpecialistState Controller's Office · Canada · $4,030–$6,488/mo · Posted Nov 6, 2026
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Payroll Specialist pay in other places

  1. United States$67.6K median, $57.2K–$79K typical, 611 postingsUnited States: middle half $57.2K–$79K, median $67.6K
  2. California$33.68/hr ($70.1K/yr) median, $30.00–$38.83/hr typical, 120 postingsCalifornia: middle half $30.00–$38.83/hr, median $33.68/hr ($70.1K/yr)
  3. Washington$83.2K median, $69.1K–$101K typical, 45 postingsWashington: middle half $69.1K–$101K, median $83.2K
  4. United Kingdom£37.5K median, £33.5K–£46.8K typical, 43 postings
  5. New York$71.6K median, $55K–$88.4K typical, 37 postingsNew York: middle half $55K–$88.4K, median $71.6K
  6. England, United Kingdom£37.5K median, £33.5K–£45K typical, 36 postings
  7. Illinois$70.5K median, $56.4K–$77.5K typical, 28 postingsIllinois: middle half $56.4K–$77.5K, median $70.5K
  8. Colorado$69.5K median, $62.5K–$77.8K typical, 25 postingsColorado: middle half $62.5K–$77.8K, median $69.5K

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Questions and answers

How much does a Payroll Specialist make in Canada?

The median posted base pay for Payroll Specialist jobs in Canada is CA$75K a year, from 42 job postings with pay at 38 companies.

What is the typical Payroll Specialist pay range in Canada?

The middle half of postings list CA$65K–CA$84.1K. The top 10% list CA$100K a year or more, and the lowest 10% CA$60K or less.

How does Canada pay compare with all Payroll Specialist jobs?

The median here is CA$75K, against $67.6K across all 744 postings for the role.

How many Payroll Specialist jobs in Canada list pay?

42 open postings at 38 companies list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.

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