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Payroll Specialist salaries in Washington

Pay ranges employers published in 45 open job postings for Payroll Specialist roles in Washington, 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 Washington

  1. Senior Payroll SpecialistBoeing · Washington · $85K–$117K/yr · Posted Nov 13, 2026
  2. Senior Payroll Specialist, USAIntrepid Travel · Seattle, WA · $80K–$85K/yr · Posted Nov 13, 2026
  3. Payroll SpecialistKelley Create · Kent, WA · $28.00–$34.00/hr · Posted Nov 13, 2026
  4. Senior Payroll SpecialistBoeing · Washington · $85K–$117K/yr · Posted Nov 12, 2026
  5. Payroll SpecialistGlacier Fish Company · Seattle, WA · $72.5K–$80K/yr · Posted Nov 11, 2026Apply
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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. United Kingdom£37.5K median, £33.5K–£46.8K typical, 43 postings
  4. CanadaCA$75K median, CA$65K–CA$84.1K typical, 42 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 Washington?

The median posted base pay for Payroll Specialist jobs in Washington is $83.2K a year, from 45 job postings with pay at 30 companies.

What is the typical Payroll Specialist pay range in Washington?

The middle half of postings list $69.1K–$101K. The top 10% list $101K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $61.4K or less.

How does Washington pay compare with all Payroll Specialist jobs?

The median here is $83.2K, against $67.6K across all 744 postings for the role.

How many Payroll Specialist jobs in Washington list pay?

45 open postings at 30 companies list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.

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