Payroll director: Average Salary in Canada, 2026

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How much does a Payroll director make in Canada?

$100,000/ Annual
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The average Payroll director in Canada is $100,000 per year or $51.28 per hour. Entry-level positions start at $78,000 per year, while most experienced workers make up to $154,190 per year.

Median$100,000

Low$78,000

High$154,190

Payroll director: Average Salary in Canada

Nunavut$138,863

Ontario$118,130

Yukon$118,085

British Columbia$115,721

Northwest Territories$112,500

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