Payroll Analyst in Detroit, MI

Payroll Analyst Job Description

Payroll analysts positions often are entry-level, although many companies prefer previous payroll experience. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications is a basic requirement; however, firms hiring experienced staff also seek automated payroll processing systems knowledge. Payroll analysts should have a high school diploma or equivalent, and solid communication, customer service and organizational skills.

Typical payroll analyst duties: include:

Performing data entry and reconciling time cards

Distributing paychecks and statements to department managers

Answering inquiries from employees and vendors

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Salary for Payroll Analyst in Detroit, MI

56700 - 85050

Low

56700

The candidate is new to the role or has limited experience and is building necessary skills.

Mid

64838

The candidate has moderate experience in the role, meets most requirements or has equivalent transferable skills, and may also have relevant certifications.

High

85050

The candidate has extensive experience and advanced skills for the role, and may also have specialized certifications.

Projected salaries for related positions

Job title

Low

Mid

High

Payroll Director

109463

141750

194775

Payroll Manager

79013

97913

116288

Payroll Specialist/Administrator

55650

64313

81113

Payroll Clerk

45413

49875

58538

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Our starting salary projections come from a rigorous, multistep process so that our numbers accurately reflect the marketplace. They are based on actual compensation for professionals Robert Half has matched with employers across the country and third-party job posting data from Textkernel that we use to independently validate the salary levels.

Starting compensation—pay for someone new to a role—can vary significantly based on a candidate’s skills, experience and certifications, as well as other factors including industry, company size and revenue, and demand for the role. To reflect this variability, we report our salary data in three levels: low, mid and high.