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Payroll Analyst in New York, NY

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 New York, NY
73710 - 110565
Low
73710
The candidate is new to the role or has limited experience and is building necessary skills.
Mid
84289
The candidate has moderate experience in the role, meets most requirements or has equivalent transferable skills, and may also have relevant certifications.
High
110565
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 142301 184275 253208 Payroll Manager 102716 127286 151174 Payroll Specialist/Administrator 72345 83606 105446 Payroll Clerk 59036 64838 76099

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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.