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Payroll specialist salary in Canada

How much does a Payroll Specialist make in Canada?

Average base salary

$69,493

The average salary for a payroll specialist is $69,493 per year in Canada. 415 salaries reported, updated at June 8, 2026

Payroll Specialist job openings in Canada

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Payroll Specialist
Carmichael Engineering3.5out of 5 stars.
Montréal, QC
Full-time
18 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Payroll Specialist in Canada

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Newmont Mining
 
$140,125per year
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UPPER GRAND DISTRICT SCHOOL BO...
 
$110,972per year
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Government of the Northwest Te...
 
$110,250per year
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Solink
 
$102,500per year
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Bullitt Staffing Inc.
 
$101,920per year
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Lake of the Woods District Hos...
 
$101,598per year
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Highest paying cities for Payroll Specialists near Canada

  1. Etobicoke, ON
    $75,875 per year
  2. Montréal, QC
    $75,639 per year
  3. Ottawa, ON
    $74,835 per year
  4. Vancouver, BC
    $74,257 per year
  5. Toronto, ON
    $72,753 per year

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