Payroll administrator salary in South Africa

The average salary for a Payroll Administrator is R 18 460 per month in South Africa. This figure is based on 132 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on 13 August 2026.

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Payroll Administrator salaries typically range between a low of R 11 367 and a high of R 29 979 per month, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Payroll Administrator include Kempton Park, Gauteng at R 25 702 per month, Northern Suburbs, Western Cape at R 23 474 per month and Centurion, Gauteng at R 22 705 per month.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Payroll Administrator include Communicate Recruitment (US$400 400 per year) and Bidvest Prestige (US$360 000 per year).

Compensation can vary based on the specific niche and level of responsibility within the field. Here is how the average Payroll Administrator salary compares to related positions:

• Junior Payroll Administrator: Average R 13 194 per month
• Senior Payroll Administrator: Average R 32 910 per month