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Payroll clerk salary in Canada

How much does a Payroll Clerk make in Canada?

Average base salary

$26.81

The average salary for a payroll clerk is $26.81 per hour in Canada. 193 salaries reported, updated at June 7, 2026

Payroll Clerk job openings in Canada

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1 Temporary Full Time Payroll ...
Woodstock Hospital3.8out of 5 stars.
Woodstock, ON
$29.52–$33.23 an hour
Full-time
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Payroll Clerk in Canada

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Agilus by Synergie
 
$93,600per year
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Halton Regional Police Service
 
$90,210per year
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York Region
 
$85,020per year
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Cobalt Construction
 
$78,000per year
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British Columbia Rapid Transit...
 
$74,006per year
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The County of Bruce
 
$72,764per year
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Highest paying cities for Payroll Clerks near Canada

  1. Greater Sudbury, ON
    $35.00 per hour
  2. Vancouver, BC
    $27.93 per hour
  3. Victoria, BC
    $27.45 per hour
  4. Edmonton, AB
    $27.38 per hour
  5. Burnaby, BC
    $24.75 per hour

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