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Payroll Manager salary at tech startups (October 2026)
The median posted salary for a Payroll Manager at tech startups in United States is $128k a year (middle half $102k to $153k), based on 6 job postings from 6 companies that publish a pay range. 33% of these postings are remote.
$128kmedian, United States
$102k–$153kmiddle half (P25–P75)
6postings from 6 companies
33%remote postings
Ranks #372 of 455 startup roles by US median pay in this sample. That is 39% below the Software Engineer median ($210k). Company-balanced median (each company counted once): $128k. Average posted range: $114k to $132k.
Payroll Manager pay by country
| Country | Median | P25 to P75 | Postings | Companies | Remote |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $128k | $102k to $153k | 6 | 6 | 33% |
Yearly pay in local currency, from postings that publish a range (hourly x 2080, monthly x 12). Groups need at least 5 postings from 3 companies. Sales roles exclude on-target earnings, so these are base-pay figures.
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