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Payroll Specialist salaries in Illinois

Pay ranges employers published in 28 open job postings for Payroll Specialist roles in Illinois, updated Nov 15, 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 Specialist postings in Illinois

  1. Payroll SpecialistCity of Highland Park · Highland Park, IL · $65K–$80K/yr · Posted Nov 14, 2026
  2. Payroll SpecialistCity of Highland Park · Highland Park, IL · $65K–$80K/yr · Posted Nov 14, 2026
  3. Payroll SpecialistNorth Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services · Highland Park, IL · $65K–$80K/yr · Posted Nov 14, 2026
  4. Payroll SpecialistCentral States Funds/TeamCare · Chicago, IL · $65K–$85K/yr · Posted Nov 13, 2026
  5. PAYROLL SPECIALISTJoliet Public Schools District 86 · Joliet, IL · $34.80–$41.62/hr · Posted Nov 9, 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. CanadaCA$75K median, CA$65K–CA$84.1K typical, 42 postings
  6. New York$71.6K median, $55K–$88.4K typical, 37 postingsNew York: middle half $55K–$88.4K, median $71.6K
  7. England, United Kingdom£37.5K median, £33.5K–£45K typical, 36 postings
  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 Illinois?

The median posted base pay for Payroll Specialist jobs in Illinois is $70.5K a year, from 28 job postings with pay at 26 companies.

What is the typical Payroll Specialist pay range in Illinois?

The middle half of postings list $56.4K–$77.5K. The top 10% list $95.5K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $41.6K or less.

How does Illinois pay compare with all Payroll Specialist jobs?

The median here is $70.5K, against $67.6K across all 744 postings for the role.

How many Payroll Specialist jobs in Illinois list pay?

28 open postings at 26 companies list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.

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