Explore Payroll Analyst Jobs

Find Payroll Analyst opportunities with employers seeking experienced professionals to support accurate, compliant, and insight-driven payroll operations. Ladders features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, helping you discover senior-level roles that align with your expertise and career goals.

What Does a Payroll Analyst Do?

Payroll Analysts review payroll data and processes to help ensure employees are paid accurately and on time. Their work may include analyzing payroll reports, reconciling discrepancies, monitoring compliance with tax and labor requirements, supporting payroll system improvements, and preparing insights for finance and human resources teams. Responsibilities vary by employer, industry, and role level.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly seek strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and experience with payroll systems, spreadsheets, and reporting tools. Knowledge of payroll regulations, tax withholding, benefits deductions, reconciliations, and data privacy can be valuable. Communication and problem-solving skills also help analysts collaborate across payroll, HR, finance, and technology teams.

Career Paths for Payroll Analysts

Payroll Analyst roles can build experience for advancement into senior payroll analysis, payroll management, compensation operations, HR systems, or finance positions. Career progression depends on an individual’s background, scope of responsibility, and employer needs.

Find Payroll Analyst Jobs on Ladders

Browse vetted Payroll Analyst job listings on Ladders, including professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more. Review each posting for compensation details, qualifications, location, and responsibilities, then apply to roles that fit your experience.

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$97K - $120K *

Partner with us to enhance healthcare technology by analyzing and resolving application issues, ensuring optimal performance and user satisfaction in a fully remote environment...

Seattle, WARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$90K - $110K *

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Miami Lakes, FLRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$84K - $126K *

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Toronto, ONRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$229K - $267K *

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United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $130K *

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Manassas, VARemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

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Montreal, QCRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

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Florida, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$116K - $133K *

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New York, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$105K - $202K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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$110K - $130K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$71K - $92K *

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6 days ago

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$90K - $110K *

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4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$89K - $143K *

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

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Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$85K - $100K *

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4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $197K *

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6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$67K - $100K *

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

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Atlanta, GARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Payroll Analyst do?question toggle

    A Payroll Analyst examines payroll data and processes, helps resolve pay discrepancies, prepares reports, and supports accurate and compliant payroll operations. Specific duties depend on the employer and position.

  • What qualifications are common for Payroll Analyst jobs?question toggle

    Employers often look for payroll or related finance and HR experience, analytical ability, attention to detail, and familiarity with payroll systems and reporting tools. Some roles may require knowledge of applicable tax, labor, and payroll regulations.

  • How much do Payroll Analyst jobs pay?question toggle

    Pay varies based on factors such as experience, location, industry, and job scope. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more; check individual listings for compensation information.

  • What careers can follow a Payroll Analyst role?question toggle

    Depending on experience and interests, Payroll Analysts may pursue senior analyst or payroll manager roles, or move into compensation operations, HR systems, or finance.

  • How can I find Payroll Analyst jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Search Ladders for Payroll Analyst openings and review listings for salary, responsibilities, location, and qualifications. Ladders features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more.