Payroll Specialist salary and cost of hiring in Wyoming
The median payroll specialist in Wyoming earned $51,940 a year in May 2025[1], 10.8% below the US median of $58,260. That puts Wyoming at #40 of 51 states for this job.
BLS occupation 43-3051. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Salary range
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wyoming | $38,320 | $51,940 | $74,610 | |
| United States | $39,500 | $58,260 | $81,350 |
The middle half of payroll specialists in Wyoming earns $42,340–$64,540; the top tenth earns $74,610 or more, 1.9 times the bottom tenth.
What a hire really costs
Benefits and payroll taxes are 30.0% of total compensation in US private industry[2]. At the Wyoming median that makes about $74,200 a year before recruiting, equipment and office space. Benefit levels vary by employer, so treat this as an estimate.
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Pay by metro area in Wyoming
| Area | Median | 75th percentile | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area | $65,160 | 60 | |
| Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area | $65,260 | 60 |
Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area pays the most ($53,070) and Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area the least ($50,440): $2,630 a year apart for the same job.
What a payroll specialist does
A payroll specialist prepares payroll runs, checks hours and deductions, keeps employee pay records and answers staff questions about their pay.
Neighbours in the ranking
| State | Median | vs Wyoming |
|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | +1.8% | |
| South Carolina | +0.6% | |
| Wyoming | +0.0% | |
| Florida | -0.1% | |
| Idaho | -0.3% |
Questions
How much does a payroll specialist earn in Wyoming?
The median was $51,940 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey; the middle half earned $42,340 to $64,540.
What does it cost to employ a payroll specialist in Wyoming?
About $74,200 a year at the median wage once benefits are added, using the 30% benefits share of US private industry (June 2026).
Where in Wyoming do payroll specialists earn the most?
Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area, with a median of $53,070 a year.
Sources
- BLS OEWS May 2025, 43-3051: https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes433051.htm
- BLS Employer Costs for Employee Compensation, private industry, June 2026: https://www.bls.gov/news.release/ecec.nr0.htm
- Silkstaff pricing: https://silkstaff.com/#pricing
- Deel pricing, contractor management: https://www.deel.com/pricing/
How these pages are built: methodology and data sources. Last updated 2026-11-05.