Salary of Payroll Assistant in Canada 2026

How much does a Payroll Assistant earn?

Salary of Payroll Assistant in Canada 2026

Salary of Payroll Assistant in Canada

$45,516 / Annual
Based on 272 job listings
The average Payroll Assistant salary in Canada is ,516 per year or per hour. Entry level positions start at an income of ,056 per year, while more experienced professionals earn up to ,988 per year.

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

Salary data updated: February 2026

Jobs like Payroll Assistant in Canada

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    This position provides assistance to the Communitas payroll department in the areas of payroll and benefits...

  • Payroll Assistant

    5 days ago

    Guelph, ON, Canada Gghorg Full time

    At Guelph General Hospital, we are committed to our Mission of providing exemplary and equitable care for and with our...

  • Payroll Assistant

    Found in: TheirStack CA - 3 days ago

    Bridgewater, NS, NS, Canada Berks Inc. Full time

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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: February 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.