The average advertised pay for a Payroll Administrator, based on live UK vacancies — with how it compares to similar roles and how many jobs are available right now.
By Louisa Lowe, Editor — Careers & Workplace · Updated 5 October 2026The average advertised salary for a Payroll Administrator in the UK is £31,000 a year, based on 75 live vacancies carrying salary information this month. That is about £2,580 a month or £15.90 an hour before tax, on a 37.5-hour week. 63% of current adverts are permanent, and 87% are posted through recruitment agencies.
Payroll Administrator adverts mention AI or automation 1% of the time.
Median advertised salary for Payroll Administrator beside other job titles in accountancy and finance, from the lowest paid to the highest.
| Role | Median pay | Live jobs | Permanent | AI mentions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Finance Director | £100,000 | 44 | 90% | 2% |
| Financial Accountant | £55,000 | 105 | 83% | 0% |
| Insurance Broker | £48,000 | 19 | 91% | 0% |
| Management Accountant | £45,000 | 125 | 85% | 0% |
| Qualified Accountant | £44,000 | 38 | 87% | 1% |
| Trainee Accountant | £31,000 | 12 | 90% | 0% |
| Payroll Administrator | £31,000 | 63 | 63% | 1% |
| Claims Handler | £28,000 | 27 | 94% | 0% |
Office Angels
Payroll Administrator. Location: EC3V, London. Salary: £35,000 per annum. Contract: Permanent. Working Hours: Monday to Friday,...
Vitae Financial Recruitment
Payroll Administrator - 12 Month Fixed-Term Contract. Royston, Hertfordshire (Hybrid - 2 days per week in the office. £30,000 -...
SARIA · Direct
Payroll Administrator. Location: Doncaster. Job Type: Part-time. Permanent position. 3 to 4 days per week (24 – 32 hours....
Ventrolla · Direct
We are seeking a detail-oriented, highly organised and motivated Payroll/Finance Administrator to join our finance team in our...
TurnerFox Recruitment
Senior Payroll Administrator / Payroll Officer. Sutton-in-Ashfield - Fully on Site. c£30,500. 37.5 hours Monday-Friday Flexible....
Cole Connections Ltd
Part-Time Payroll Administrator. £30,000 - £35,000 pro rata. Role based in Wellingborough. Are you an experienced Payroll...
Seofon Business Services limited · Direct
We are looking for an experienced Payroll Administrator / Finance Administrator to join our team on a part-time basis. This is a...
Axon Moore
Payroll Administrator (Part-time) | £28,000-£32,000 pro rata | Golborne | Great team and working culture | Fantastic benefits....
Albius Group limited
Payroll & Data Administrator. Location: Carlisle. Salary: From £31,000 per annum. Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time. Hours: Monday...
Sewell Wallis Ltd
Sewell Wallis is working exclusively with a growing, PE-backed business based in Doncaster, South Yorkshire, who are looking to...
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