Payroll Specialist
Authorized salary ranges
| Range | Monthly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| A | $4,030 to $5,044 | $48,360 to $60,528 |
| B | $4,632 to $5,807 | $55,584 to $69,684 |
| C | $4,799 to $6,008 | $57,588 to $72,096 |
| D | $5,184 to $6,488 | $62,208 to $77,856 |
Representation
Service Employees International Union, Local 1000 represents Bargaining Unit R01, Administrative, Financial and Staff Services.
Where these jobs are
35 state employees held this classification in 2025, from State Controller payroll data.
| Department | Employees |
|---|---|
| Controller's Office, California State | 35 |
Against the market
The BLS median wage for Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks across all California employers was $65,340 a year in 2025. This classification is authorized from $48,360 to $77,856 a year.
Footnotes
- Footnote 01 Used in Pay Letters to designate 12-month probationary period. In the Alphabetic and Schematic Pay Scales Listings, a column is provided for designating the months of the probationary period. (Reinstituted 12/78)
- Footnote 19 Rule of three ranks certification. (Effective 1/1/79, all open examinations are rule of three ranks per Government Code 19057.1.)
- Footnote 21 Class designated as an exception to State Personnel Board Rule 431.