Remote payroll manager salary
Employer-stated pay · updated Nov 12, 2026
Payroll Manager pay on remote roles is measured from 6 postings where the employer stated pay. The best-evidenced figure is mid-level, where 6 postings put the middle half between $120,625 and $169,750, with a median of $141,250.
The one range here rests on fewer than 10 postings, so read it as a strong hint rather than a benchmark; the sample column shows exactly what backs each number.
6 payroll manager roles are open remote right now, 4 listing pay.
| Country | Level | Market range | Median | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Mid | $120,625 – $169,750 | $141,250 | 6hint |
Entry is junior titles. Mid is mid-level and manager titles. Senior is senior titles. Lead is director, VP and above. Rows marked hint rest on fewer than 10 postings: read them as a hint, not a benchmark.
Ranges span the 25th to 75th percentile of employer-stated base pay for the level. Median is the 50th percentile. Sample is the number of postings measured.
Open payroll manager roles · remote · 4 with stated pay
Pay marked e is our estimate. Everything else is the employer's own figure.
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