Remote Payroll Specialist Jobs
Remote payroll specialist jobs pay a median $81k base, and RemoteFront is tracking 29 open right now — refreshed hourly from 20,000+ company career pages, no recruiter spam. The most in-demand skills right now are Excel, ADP, SAP.
Most in-demand payroll specialist skills
Wealthfront
Senior Payroll Administrator
Dexterra Group
Payroll Administrator, Bilingual
Remote payroll specialist salary
The median base salary for a remote payroll specialist is $81k per year, with most roles between $65k and $96k — across 8 employers that disclosed pay.
Base salary only (excludes bonus, commission, and equity). Median of remote US postings that disclosed pay, updated hourly. National averages (all employers, all settings) may differ.
Who's hiring remote payroll specialists
Experience mix across 29 open remote payroll specialist roles.
Top companies hiring remote payroll specialists
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Frequently asked questions
How much do remote payroll specialists make?
The median base salary for a remote payroll specialist is about $81k per year, with most roles between $65k and $96k — across 8 employers that disclosed pay. This is base pay only — it excludes bonus, commission, and equity.
What companies are hiring remote payroll specialists?
Companies hiring remote payroll specialists right now include Strada, Baker Tilly, Dexterra Group, Remote, Moniepoint, among others. RemoteFront pulls every listing straight from company career pages, so the employer list reflects who's actually hiring today.
What skills do you need for a remote payroll specialist job?
Across current remote payroll specialist postings, the most requested skills are Excel, ADP, SAP, Workday, Dayforce, SQL. Employers also value clear written communication and the self-direction remote work requires.
What experience level do remote payroll specialist jobs require?
44% of open remote payroll specialist roles are senior-level, but the feed spans entry through lead — filter by seniority to match your experience.
Can you really work as a payroll specialist remotely?
Yes. RemoteFront currently tracks 29 open remote payroll specialist roles, every one pulled from a real company career page and refreshed hourly as of June 2026.
How do I find legitimate remote payroll specialist jobs?
Every remote payroll specialist job on RemoteFront comes straight from a verified company career page — no reposts, no recruiter spam, no scams. Browse the latest above, or save a search to get new roles the moment they post.