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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$98K - $108K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$109K - $173K *

Elevate your career by partnering with us to enhance financial forecasting and reporting processes. Leverage your analytical skills to improve business intelligence systems and drive key performance i...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Elevate financial strategy by owning forecasting, budgeting, and reporting. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance processes and drive insights that improve financial performance and support strate...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$95K - $115K *

Elevate your career by driving financial strategy and analysis. As a key finance partner, you'll enhance forecasting, reporting, and process automation, ensuring data-driven decisions that boost perfo...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$88K - $105K *

Advance the accounting department by managing daily operations, ensuring compliance, and producing accurate financial reports. Lead a team to enhance systems and processes while meeting financial obje...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team as you manage data integrations and reporting tools, ensuring accurate financial insights. Collaborate across departments to enhance decision-making and drive business growth throu...

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$94K - $142K *

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$94K - $142K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$97K - $129K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$97K - $129K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$97K - $129K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$106K - $140K *

Join our agile team to configure PeopleSoft modules, enhance software functionality, and collaborate effectively to meet project goals. Your expertise will drive solutions and improve user experiences...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $115K *

Drive the administration of OneStream, supporting FP&A and Accounts Payable teams. Enhance reporting, manage data integrations, and collaborate with Finance and IT to optimize processes and improve ef...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$85K - $110K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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Champion innovative financial strategies and insights to drive growth. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance strategic planning, streamline processes, and deliver impactful analyses that support b...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$83K - $119K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$88K - $105K *

Join a team that's dedicated to analyzing revenue performance and driving insights. This role involves developing dashboards, monitoring trends, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhanc...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $105K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Elevate your career as a Compensation Analyst, driving competitive compensation strategies and collaborating with HR partners to enhance talent retention and equity across the organization. Your analy...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$68K - $98K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$70K - $92K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$148K - $175K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

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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.