Payroll Analyst
Compile and record employee time and payroll data. May compute employees' time worked, production, and commission. May compute and post wages and deductions, or prepare paychecks.
At a Glance
Payroll Analyst earns an average of $52,467/yr. Typical education: Bachelor's degree. Experience: 5 years. Top skills: Accounting, Detail Oriented, Payroll Processing.
$52,467/yr
Bachelor's degree
5 years
5
Parent Occupation (O*NET)
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks
Median Wage
$55,290/yr
Growth (2024-34)
-16.7%
Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Skills & Requirements
Specialized Skills (17)
Accounting
Payroll Processing
Auditing
Payroll Policies and Processes
Payroll Tax
Finance
Calculations
Payroll Systems
Business Metrics
Internal Reporting
Tax Preparation
Business Intelligence
Withholding Tax
Payroll Administration
Tax Laws
Collective Bargaining
External Auditing
Common Skills (13)
Detail Oriented
Interpersonal Communications
Business Administration
Customer Service
Communication
Information Organization
Computer Literacy
Training And Development
Collection Systems
Constructive Feedback
Related Specializations
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