Salary of Payroll Administrator in Canada 2026

How much does a Payroll Administrator earn?

$50,004 / Annual
Based on 2076 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $42,504 Average salary: $50,004 Maximum: $62,496

Minimum
$42,504 Average salary
$50,004 Maximum
$62,496

$4,167 / Monthly
Based on 2076 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $3,542 Average salary: $4,167 Maximum: $5,208

Minimum
$3,542 Average salary
$4,167 Maximum
$5,208

$139 / Daily
Based on 2076 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $118 Average salary: $139 Maximum: $174

Minimum
$118 Average salary
$139 Maximum
$174

$26 / Hourly
Based on 2076 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $22 Average salary: $26 Maximum: $33

Minimum
$22 Average salary
$26 Maximum
$33

Salary data updated: August 2026

Salary of Payroll Administrator in Canada

Payroll Administrator

Found at: Sourcestack Canada - 8 hours ago

North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Kenneth Gordon Maplewood School Full-time US$65,000 - US$78,000 Contract

Payroll Administrator Full-time or part-time (at least 24 hours per week) Expected start date: September 1, 2026...
Payroll Administrator

Found at: Sourcestack Canada - 8 hours ago

Steinbach, Canada Swift Underground Full-time US$18 - US$20 Permanent

Company Description:Swift Underground is an turn-key fibre optic installation company located in Steinbach, MB. We use...
Payroll Administrator

Found at: Sourcestack Canada - 8 hours ago

Conestogo, Ontario, Canada GolfNorth Properties Full-time $58,000 - $65,000 Contract

About the Payroll Administrator Position Our team is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Payroll Administrator to...

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FAQ - Payroll Administrator

The average salary for Payroll Administrator is CAD50,004 per year in Canada. Salary estimates are based on 2076 salaries shared anonymously with Trabajo.org by employees with the position of Payroll Administrator in Canada.

The lowest salary of Payroll Administrator per year in Canada is CAD42,504

The highest salary for Payroll Administrator per year in Canada is CAD62,496

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: 2,076 job postings with salary.