payroll specialist
Creative Financial Staffing
Illinois · Posted November 3, 2026
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Pay compared with the market
This listing does not state pay. Across 101 open payroll specialist listings that state pay, the middle half runs $55,000 to $75,000 and the median is $66,000.
Listed pay is what employers advertise, not what people are paid.
How AI is used in this kind of work
AI use among compensation, benefits, and job analysis specialists is little observed so far. Measured exposure for compensation, benefits, and job analysis specialists: 6% (little observed).
Share of this job’s tasks that AI is already used for at work, from real usage. It is not a forecast of job loss, and a low number means no use seen yet. Source: Anthropic Economic Index.
About the job
... Payroll Specialist Step into a high-visibility payroll role where your expertise directly supports a large, established workforce. This is a great opportunity to leverage your experience in a stable, employee-focused manufacturing environment. Why This Opportunity...