Salary Estimate

A Payroll Accountant organizes and maintains payroll records and makes employment-related tax payments for a company and its employees. Calculates employee paychecks and tax and benefit withholding amounts. Completes reports on employee compensation. Reviews payroll and tax documents as needed for audits.

$73,576
Median
$63,785 Low
$84,717 High
LocationMedian Salary
United States$73,576
National $73,576
Location +/-0%
These are potential next steps in this career path.
  • Payroll Manager
  • Accounting Analyst
  • Accounting Manager