Career Info
This position can be held within any entity that is paying employees and has some form of payroll department. Thus, payroll accountants can expect to find work in the private and public sectors, as well as in nonprofits, educational institutions and businesses of varying sizes.
Salary Information
In May 2013, the median salary for all accountants and auditors was $65,080, according the BLS (www.bls.gov). Salary is highly dependent on the accountant's position, title and responsibilities. According to PayScale.com, the salary range for a payroll accountant was between $34,694 and $65,797 in September 2014.