Payroll Specialist salary in Las Vegas-Henderson, NV
Pay for this job in Las Vegas-Henderson tracks the wider market: a median of $58,570 a year1, about level with the Nevada statewide median of $58,220 and about level with the US median of $58,260. Nationally it ranks #128 of 486 areas. With about 940 payroll specialists, 68% of the Nevada total, no area in Nevada employs more.
BLS occupation 43-3051, area Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in Las Vegas-Henderson against Nevada and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas-Henderson, NV | $37,420 | $58,570 | $77,230 | |
| Nevada | $37,850 | $58,220 | $78,410 | |
| United States | $39,500 | $58,260 | $81,350 |
Payroll specialists at the 90th percentile earn $77,230, 2.1 times the 10th percentile; the US ratio is 2.1. The middle half of payroll specialists in Las Vegas-Henderson earns $44,230–$70,150. From the 25th to the 75th percentile, the local range is $25,920 wide, wider than in Nevada as a whole ($24,920) and the US ($21,610), so what a payroll specialist earns in Las Vegas-Henderson depends more on the employer.
What to budget for a payroll specialist here
| Point in the local range | Per year | Per month | Per hour | Employer cost per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $37,420 | $3,118 | $17.99 | $48,284 |
| 25th percentile | $44,230 | $3,686 | $21.26 | $57,071 |
| Median | $58,570 | $4,881 | $28.16 | $75,574 |
| 75th percentile | $70,150 | $5,846 | $33.73 | $90,516 |
| 90th percentile | $77,230 | $6,436 | $37.13 | $99,652 |
The step from the 25th percentile to the median is $14,340 a year; from the median to the 75th it is $11,580, or about $14,942 once benefits are added. These percentiles describe what people in the job earn locally, not experience levels, so place your offer by the tasks and seniority you need.
For scale, the US median of $58,260 falls between the 25th percentile and the median in Las Vegas-Henderson, and the Nevada statewide median of $58,220 falls there too.
What a hire really costs in Las Vegas-Henderson
Pay is only part of it. Benefits and payroll taxes other than paid leave are 22.5% of total compensation in US private industry2, which adds about $17,004 to the $58,570 median and brings it to $75,574 a year. Recruiting, equipment and office space come on top. Benefit levels vary by employer, so treat this as an estimate.
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Other roles in Las Vegas-Henderson
Of the 17 roles we track in Las Vegas-Henderson, this one ranks #9 by median pay, between sales development representatives ($60,980) and bookkeepers ($49,960). Project Coordinator is the highest at $99,940.
| Role | Median | vs payroll specialist | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Office Manager | +6.8% | 11,110 | |
| Sales Development Representative | +4.1% | 8,130 | |
| Payroll Specialist | this role | 940 | |
| Bookkeeper | -14.7% | 10,320 | |
| HR Assistant | -18.2% | 970 |
Measured against the US median, payroll specialists rank #4 of the 17 roles we track in Las Vegas-Henderson (+0.5%), between data entry specialists (+0.6%) and bookkeepers (-1.4%). The typical role here is at -3.9%, so, measured against the US, payroll specialists cost more in Las Vegas-Henderson than the area's general pay level would suggest. Payroll specialists hold 0.9% of the jobs in these 17 roles in Las Vegas-Henderson, 1.0% across Nevada and 1.0% nationally. That is close to the national mix.
Other areas in Nevada
Across the 3 areas of Nevada with data for this job, the median runs from $45,020 in the Balance of Nevada nonmetro area to $59,720 in Reno, a gap of $14,700 a year. No other area in Nevada has as many payroll specialists, and 1 of the other 2 pays less.
| Area | Median | vs Las Vegas-Henderson | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reno, NV | +2.0% | 320 | |
| Las Vegas-Henderson, NV | this area | 940 | |
| Balance of Nevada (Nonmetro) | -23.1% | 80 |
Las Vegas-Henderson against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, Las Vegas-Henderson is #36 of 482 US areas for this job. It is one of the larger markets for this job, with pay near the middle of the US range. Outside Nevada, Des Moines-West Des Moines and Hagerstown-Martinsburg pay just above Las Vegas-Henderson and Janesville-Beloit and Springfield just below. All four are within $130 a year of the median in Las Vegas-Henderson. Of the three markets with about as many payroll specialists, one pays more.
| Metro area | Median | vs Las Vegas-Henderson | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin-Round Rock, TX | +1.8% | 960 | jobs | |
| Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV | +0.2% | n/a | pay | |
| Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | +0.1% | 300 | pay | |
| Las Vegas-Henderson, NV | this area | 940 | ||
| Janesville-Beloit, WI | -0.1% | 70 | pay | |
| Springfield, MA | -0.2% | 220 | pay | |
| Charlotte-Concord, NC-SC | -1.6% | 970 | jobs | |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX | -13.2% | 980 | jobs |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire a payroll specialist in Las Vegas-Henderson, NV?
About $75,574 a year at the median, or $6,298 a month: $58,570 in pay plus about $17,004 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What do payroll specialists earn in Las Vegas-Henderson?
The median was $58,570 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $37,420, the 90th $77,230, and the middle half earned $44,230 to $70,150.
Is Las Vegas-Henderson cheaper than the rest of Nevada for payroll specialists?
About the same: a median of $58,570 against $58,220 statewide. The next area up in Nevada is Reno at $59,720, the next down the Balance of Nevada nonmetro area at $45,020.
How many payroll specialists work in Las Vegas-Henderson?
BLS counts about 940 in the May 2025 survey. That is 68% of the Nevada total of 1,390. No other area in Nevada has as many.
Does a payroll specialist cost more than a bookkeeper in Las Vegas-Henderson?
Yes: $8,610 a year more at the median. The medians are $58,570 and $49,960.
Sources
4 sources, with links
- BLS OEWS May 2025, 43-3051: bls.gov
- BLS Employer Costs for Employee Compensation, private industry, June 2026: bls.gov
- Stafka pricing: stafka.com
- Deel pricing, contractor management: deel.com
How these pages are built: methodology and data sources. Last updated 2026-11-12.