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Payroll Specialist

Gemini Duplication

Rocklin, CA · $73k–$76k a year · Posted November 5, 2026

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This listing pays about $74,415 a year. Across 101 open payroll specialist listings that state pay, the middle half runs $55,000 to $75,000 and the median is $66,000. That is inside the middle half of those listings, 13% above the median.

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... Payroll SpecialistIf you are seeking meaningful work in a company that values integrity, innovation, and growth, consider a career... ...private or sensitive information, protected under HIPAA.The Payroll Specialist is responsible for full-cycle payroll and commissions...