Salary of Payroll Specialist in Canada 2026

How much does a Payroll Specialist earn?

$71,604 / Annual
Based on 31 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $50,000 Average salary: $71,604 Maximum: $95,000

Minimum
$50,000 Average salary
$71,604 Maximum
$95,000

$5,967 / Monthly
Based on 31 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $4,167 Average salary: $5,967 Maximum: $7,917

Minimum
$4,167 Average salary
$5,967 Maximum
$7,917

$199 / Daily
Based on 31 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $139 Average salary: $199 Maximum: $264

Minimum
$139 Average salary
$199 Maximum
$264

$37 / Hourly
Based on 31 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $26 Average salary: $37 Maximum: $49

Minimum
$26 Average salary
$37 Maximum
$49

Salary data updated: August 2026

Salary of Payroll Specialist in Canada

Payroll Specialist

Found at: Fantastic ATS - 2 weeks ago

Calgary, Alberta, Canada Acera Insurance Services Ltd. Full-time

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Payroll Specialist

3 months ago

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Fountain Tire Full-time

Overview Fountain Tire is looking for a Payroll Specialist to join the team at our South Edmonton Corporate OfficeThe...
Payroll Specialist

3 months ago

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Fountain Tire Full-time

Overview Fountain Tire is looking for a Payroll Specialist to join the team at our South Edmonton Corporate OfficeThe...

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FAQ - Payroll Specialist

The average salary for Payroll Specialist is CAD71,604 per year in Canada. Salary estimates are based on 31 salaries shared anonymously with Trabajo.org by employees with the position of Payroll Specialist in Canada.

The lowest salary of Payroll Specialist per year in Canada is CAD50,000

The highest salary for Payroll Specialist per year in Canada is CAD95,000

Data updated: August 2026

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Methodology

Salary data is calculated from compensation ranges published in active job listings in Canada. Job postings that include salary information are analyzed to obtain minimum, average and maximum values by position. Data is updated monthly and reflects listings from the last 90 days. Sample size for this position: 31 job postings with salary.