2,855 Payroll Jobs (October 2026) - Apply with AI
Payroll jobs in October 2026 can include payroll specialist, payroll coordinator, payroll analyst, payroll manager, and payroll tax roles across workplace settings. Candidates can expect postings to focus on accurate pay runs, timekeeping data, benefits deductions, payroll compliance, and HRIS or payroll platform experience. Create an account to explore the full job feed and auto-apply with LiftmyCV AI Agent.
Global Payroll Specialist
ANYLegora is seeking a Global Payroll Specialist to help establish and scale payroll operations as the company expands internationally. You will work with the Global Payroll Manager to ensure smooth payroll processes across various countries,…
Posted 2 days ago
Global Payroll Specialist
On-siteGlobal Payroll Specialist Location: Mumbai Are you curious, excited by experimentation and always looking to innovate? Do you want to work in embedded payments where you can keep learning and developing whilst getting hands-on experience?…
Posted 3 weeks ago
Global Payroll Specialist
RemoteThe Global Payroll Specialist at Melita Group will manage the payroll process for international clients, focusing on error-free execution and compliance with country-specific regulations. The role involves building the company's global payroll…
Posted 3 weeks ago
Global Payroll Manager
ANYProfound is the fastest-growing AI marketing platform, used by 15% of the Fortune 500 including Comcast, Estée Lauder, and Walmart, and innovators like Ramp, MongoDB, and Figma. It is where marketing teams do the work: research, briefs, content,…
Posted 4 days ago
Global Payroll Manager
On-siteGenius Sports seeks a dynamic Global Payroll Manager to lead international payroll operations, ensuring accurate and compliant processing across regions. This role emphasizes fostering a collaborative team culture while overseeing payroll…
Posted 2 weeks ago
Payroll and Benefits Administration Specialist
On-siteJoin U.S. Bank as a Payroll and Benefits Administration Specialist, where you will manage payroll processes, handle discrepancies, and maintain employee records. You will collaborate with various departments to ensure compliance with…
Posted 6 days ago
Payroll Tax Analyst
RemoteAbout Melita Melita is an HR, Benefits, and Payroll outsourcing company, serving and building lasting relationships with small and mid-sized employers in the U.S. and abroad. We were founded over 30 years ago on a simple principle: to help our…
Posted 3 days ago
Payroll Tax Analyst
On-siteOneOncology seeks a Payroll Tax Analyst to support payroll-related tax responsibilities, ensuring compliance with laws and timely submission of filings for employees. This role is ideal for detail-oriented individuals with a background in payroll…
Posted 2 weeks ago
Payroll & Tax Analyst
On-siteAt Stout, we’re dedicated to exceeding expectations in all we do – we call it Relentless Excellence ® . Both our client service and culture are second to none, stemming from our firmwide embrace of our core values: Positive and…
Posted 3 weeks ago
Payroll and Benefits Administrator
On-siteSutton Real Estate is seeking a Payroll/Benefits Administrator to be responsible for the accurate and timely administration of weekly payroll, employee benefits, and related financial and administrative processes for multiple properties managed by…
Posted 2 weeks ago
Payroll Tax Specialist
On-siteThe Payroll Tax Specialist is responsible for key payroll activities, including accurate tax and garnishment setup, local tax maintenance, and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations. This role involves daily payroll tax tasks, answering…
Posted 2 days ago
Payroll Tax Specialist
On-siteAcerca de Bridgestone Bridgestone Americas, Inc. (BSAM), con sede en Nashville, Tennessee, y Bridgestone Europa, Medio Oriente y África (BSEMEA), con sede en Bruselas, Bélgica, operan colectivamente como la región estratégica…
Posted 2 weeks ago
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Payroll Jobs Salary Data (October 2026)
Review salary data for payroll roles across 2,855+ active postings, including payroll specialist, payroll coordinator, and payroll manager positions where available. Use this section to compare pay signals alongside role level, payroll systems, and job requirements.
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Based on 2,855 roles currently tracked by LiftmyCV. Last updated on Sep 24, 2026
Salary Distribution
Based on 2,855 roles currently tracked by LiftmyCV. Last updated on Sep 24, 2026
| Experience Level | 25th Percentile | Median (50th) | 75th Percentile | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | $59,173.13 | $80,250 | $117,525 | 2,855 |
| Entry-Level | $50,315 | $56,313.25 | $61,449.38 | 50 |
| Mid-Level | $64,000 | $82,400 | $100,000 | 114 |
| Senior-Level | $82,493.75 | $119,848 | $157,000 | 72 |
"Payroll hiring in 2026 tends to reward precision more than polish. Employers are usually looking for people who can handle pay cycles, tax details, reconciliations, garnishments, benefits deductions, and system cleanup without creating noise for finance or HR. For payroll specialist, payroll coordinator, and payroll manager roles, the resume has to show accuracy, confidentiality, and comfort with payroll platforms, not just general HR administration."
Marina's Market Take
Senior HR Leader & Lead Tech Recruiter
How to Land a Payroll Role in 2026
Payroll jobs in 2026 reward candidates who can show accuracy, confidentiality, and calm ownership of recurring pay cycles. Position yourself around the payroll lane you actually fit: payroll specialist, payroll administrator, payroll coordinator, payroll analyst, payroll manager, or payroll tax-focused roles. A general accounting profile can work, but only if your application clearly connects your experience to timekeeping, deductions, garnishments, benefits deductions, wage and hour rules, tax filings, and year-end payroll tasks.
For specialist and coordinator roles, emphasize hands-on processing work: reviewing timesheets, entering payroll changes, resolving paycheck issues, handling new hire setup, supporting terminations, and working with HRIS or payroll platforms. If you have experience with ADP, Workday, UKG, Paychex, Ceridian, QuickBooks Payroll, or similar systems, name the tools directly and connect them to the payroll tasks you performed.
For payroll analyst and manager roles, lean into controls, reporting, audits, reconciliations, process fixes, and cross-functional work with HR, finance, benefits, and compliance teams. Employers reading for payroll leadership want to see that you can manage deadlines, reduce errors, document procedures, and support quarter-end or year-end requirements without creating confusion for employees.
- Choose a clear payroll lane: processing, tax, systems, reporting, compliance, or team management.
- Show cycle ownership: weekly, biweekly, semi-monthly, multi-state, union, hourly, salaried, or contractor payroll if applicable.
- Use payroll vocabulary: W-2s, 1099s, garnishments, PTO accruals, deductions, direct deposit, payroll audits, and tax notices.
- Prioritize fit carefully: remote, hybrid, on-site, high-volume payroll, multi-entity payroll, and industry-specific payroll can require very different experience.
LiftmyCV helps you find payroll jobs that match your skills, experience, and preferred work style, then auto-apply to relevant roles faster.
Required Skills
Resume Tips
For payroll jobs, your resume should show accuracy, compliance awareness, and hands-on ownership of payroll cycles. Lead with experience processing weekly, biweekly, semimonthly, or multi-state payroll, especially if you’ve handled wage garnishments, tax filings, benefits deductions, off-cycle checks, year-end W-2s, or payroll reconciliations. Name the systems you’ve used, such as ADP Workforce Now, Workday Payroll, UKG Pro, Paychex, Ceridian Dayforce, QuickBooks Payroll, Excel, or NetSuite. Certifications like CPP, FPC, or SHRM-CP can help, but only include them if current or clearly in progress for 2026.
Cut vague office-administration language unless it connects directly to payroll, timekeeping, HRIS data, accounting, or employee issue resolution. A payroll resume should not bury payroll under general HR support. Put payroll volume, pay groups, state coverage, audit work, and deadline ownership where a recruiter can see them quickly.
Weak bullet: “Helped with payroll and answered employee questions.”
Stronger bullet: “Processed biweekly payroll for 450 employees across 6 states using ADP Workforce Now, resolved timecard exceptions, reconciled deductions, and supported quarterly payroll tax reporting.”
If your background includes accounting or HR operations, frame it through payroll outcomes: cleaner GL entries, fewer correction runs, accurate employee records, or smoother benefits deductions. LiftmyCV helps you create an ATS-friendly payroll resume tailored to each job, so your skills and experience better match what employers are looking for.
How to Prepare for Interviews
Interview preparation for payroll jobs
Payroll interviews usually test accuracy, confidentiality, deadline discipline, and comfort with payroll systems. Prepare examples that show how you handled pay cycle close, corrected a payroll discrepancy, reviewed timekeeping data, or worked through a tax, benefits, or garnishment issue without exposing employee details.
Expect practical questions, not just background discussion. A common format is a scenario such as: “An employee says their overtime was missing from the last paycheck. Walk us through what you would check first.” Build your answer around time records, pay rules, approvals, system entries, audit trails, and employee communication.
For payroll specialist, payroll analyst, and payroll manager roles, bring specific examples tied to reconciliations, multi-state payroll, year-end forms, compliance updates in 2026, vendor coordination, or process cleanup. If the role mentions reporting, prepare to explain a payroll metric or variance report you’ve built. If it involves leadership, be ready to discuss controls, escalation paths, and how you reduce repeat payroll errors.