Salary of Payroll Assistant in Canada 2026

How much does a Payroll Assistant earn?

$45,516 / Annual
Based on 272 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $37,056 Average salary: $45,516 Maximum: $59,988

Minimum
$37,056 Average salary
$45,516 Maximum
$59,988

$3,793 / Monthly
Based on 272 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $3,088 Average salary: $3,793 Maximum: $4,999

Minimum
$3,088 Average salary
$3,793 Maximum
$4,999

$126 / Daily
Based on 272 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $103 Average salary: $126 Maximum: $167

Minimum
$103 Average salary
$126 Maximum
$167

$24 / Hourly
Based on 272 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $19 Average salary: $24 Maximum: $31

Minimum
$19 Average salary
$24 Maximum
$31

Salary data updated: October 2026

Salary of Payroll Assistant in Canada

Payroll Assistant

4 months ago

, Canada Mna Corp Full-time

Payroll Assistant Location: 11738 Kingsway NW, Edmonton, AB Closing Date: Until Suitable Candidate Found Position...
PAYROLL ASSISTANT

3 weeks ago

MONTREAL, Quebec, Canada la Vie en Rose Full-time

Purpose of the role Under the supervision of the Payroll Team Lead, the Payroll Assistant provides the administrative...
Payroll Assistant

18 hours ago

Winnipeg, MB, Canada Sunrise-Farms- Full-time

Sunrise Farmsis a group of companies with primary focus in the poultry industry. From our hatcheries to our “ready to...

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FAQ - Payroll Assistant

The average salary for Payroll Assistant is CAD45,516 per year in Canada. Salary estimates are based on 272 salaries shared anonymously with Trabajo.org by employees with the position of Payroll Assistant in Canada.

The lowest salary of Payroll Assistant per year in Canada is CAD37,056

The highest salary for Payroll Assistant per year in Canada is CAD59,988

Data updated: October 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: 272 job postings with salary.