Payroll Specialist
Mack & Associates
Chicago, IL · Posted November 5, 2026
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Where Chicago, IL ranks
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November 2026
- #1Best cities for government pay after cost of living$146k · of 18
- #1Cities with the most jobs that do not need a four-year degree in the Midwest684 jobs · of 51
- #1Cities with the most jobs that do not need a four-year degree in the Great Lakes684 jobs · of 36
- #1Best cities for software and engineering jobs in the Midwest1,140 openings · of 59
- #1Best cities for software and engineering jobs in the Great Lakes1,140 openings · of 48
- #1Best all-round cities for mid-career professionals in the Midwest80 / 100 · of 20
Rankings about finance jobs
- Best cities for finance jobs #1 New York (1,932 openings)
- Best cities for finance pay after cost of living #1 San Mateo ($162k)
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- AI tools named most often in finance jobs #1 Claude (0.55%)
- Employers with the most finance jobs #1 Amazon (475 roles)
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.
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About the job
...A growing company is seeking a Payroll Specialist for a 6-month temporary assignment with the potential to transition into a permanent role based on business needs and performance. This position is fully onsite in Chicago and offers a pay rate of $25–$35 per hour. The...