Payroll Specialist
Central Piedmont Community College
USA · $42k–$51k a year · Posted October 31, 2026
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Pay compared with the market
This listing pays about $46,444 a year. Across 82 open payroll specialist listings that state pay, the middle half runs $55,000 to $75,000 and the median is $66,500. That is 30% below the median, below the middle half of those listings.
Listed pay is what employers advertise, not what people are paid.
How AI is used in this kind of work
AI use among compensation, benefits, and job analysis specialists is little observed so far. Measured exposure for compensation, benefits, and job analysis specialists: 6% (little observed).
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About the job
The Payroll Specialist will be responsible for ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing, maintaining payroll records, and ensuring compliance with labor laws, college policies, and other regula