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Payroll officer salary in Canada

How much does a Payroll Officer make in Canada?

Average base salary

$65,239

The average salary for a payroll officer is $65,239 per year in Canada. 31 salaries reported, updated at June 8, 2026

Payroll Officer job openings in Canada

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Payroll Officer
British Columbia Rapid Transit Company3out of 5 stars.
Metro Vancouver Regional District, BC
$44.30 an hour
Full-time
5 days ago

Highest paying companies for Payroll Officer in Canada

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Government of the Northwest Te...
 
$94,000per year
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CITY OF KENORA
 
$90,469per year
British Columbia Rapid Transit...
 
$89,332per year
City of Brandon
 
$85,837per year
Ottawa Catholic School Board
 
$85,097per year
Rocky View Schools
 
$82,904per year

Highest paying cities for Payroll Officers near Canada

  1. Ottawa, ON
    $75,692 per year
  2. Aurora, ON
    $72,457 per year
  3. Prince George, BC
    $68,228 per year
  4. Regina, SK
    $59,991 per year
  5. Sherwood Park, AB
    $58,919 per year

Where can a Payroll Officer earn more?

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