ADP employees working as Payroll Specialist in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars, based on 125 ratings. This is 3% lower than the average of Payroll Specialist professionals at ADP worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Payroll Specialist ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at CA$49,607 per year (estimate) and goes up to CA$62,154 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Payroll Specialist at ADP is CA$66,359 per year or CA$32 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly CA$98,227 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between CA$54,557 (25th percentile) and CA$81,789 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 123 salaries submitted by ADP Payroll Specialist professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.