Main duties
People in this unit group perform some or all of the following duties.
- Maintain and update employee information, such as records of employee attendance, leave and overtime to calculate pay and benefit entitlements, in Canadian and other currencies, using manual or computerized systems
- Prepare and verify statements of earnings for employees, indicating gross and net salaries and deductions such as taxes, union dues, garnishments and insurance and pension plans
- Prepare, verify and process all employee payroll related payments, including regular pay, benefit payments, and special payments such as bonuses and vacation pay
- Complete, verify and process forms and documentation for administration of benefits such as pension plans, leaves, share savings, employment and medical insurance
- Prepare payroll related filings and supporting documentation, such as year-end tax statements, pension, Records of Employment and other statements
- Provide information on payroll matters, benefit plans and collective agreement provisions
- Compile, review, and monitor statistical reports, statements, and summaries related to pay and benefits accounts
- Prepare and balance period-end reports and reconcile issued payrolls to bank statements
- Identify and resolve payroll discrepancies
- May be responsible for the development and/or implementation of payroll policies, procedures or processes
Employment requirements
- Completion of secondary school is usually required
- Completion of college or other courses in accounting, bookkeeping or payroll administration or Experience in payroll administration is usually required
- Payroll association certification may be required
- Experience using a payroll system or software may be required
Job titles in NOC 13102
18 job titles are classified in this unit group.
- account records clerk - payroll
- assistant paymaster
- benefits and pension plan officer
- benefits officer - payroll administration
- pay accounts clerk
- pay advisor
- pay and benefits administrator
- pay and benefits clerk
- pay clerk
- pay verifier
- payroll administrator
- payroll clerk
- payroll machine operator
- payroll officer
- payroll technician
- salary administration officer
- superannuation clerk - government
- timekeeper - payroll
Wages for NOC 13102 by province
Hourly wages from Job Bank for payroll administrators.
| Province or territory | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ontario | $19.23 | $30.00 | $44.41 |
| British Columbia | $22.00 | $31.00 | $41.83 |
| Alberta | $19.63 | $31.18 | $45.19 |
| Saskatchewan | $21.15 | $30.00 | $46.03 |
| Manitoba | $20.00 | $29.05 | $39.60 |
| Quebec | $21.80 | $30.00 | $40.84 |
| New Brunswick | $22.50 | $31.00 | $38.46 |
| Nova Scotia | $20.00 | $28.57 | $36.06 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $19.64 | $27.40 | $35.90 |
| Canada | $20.00 | $30.00 | $43.27 |
Ontario by region
| Region | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ottawa | $19.23 | $30.00 | $44.41 |
| Kingston–Pembroke | $23.57 | $31.16 | $41.56 |
| Muskoka–Kawarthas | $23.47 | $29.95 | $40.87 |
| Toronto | $20.00 | $31.25 | $46.96 |
| Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie | $18.50 | $30.70 | $41.76 |
| Hamilton–Niagara Peninsula | $19.23 | $30.00 | $44.41 |
| London | $20.00 | $29.18 | $38.46 |
| Windsor–Sarnia | $19.23 | $30.00 | $44.41 |
| Stratford–Bruce Peninsula | $19.23 | $30.00 | $44.41 |
| Northeast | $25.55 | $30.00 | $36.80 |
| Northwest | $19.23 | $30.00 | $44.41 |
Source: Job Bank wages, reference period 2023-2024, revised November 19, 2025.
Career progression and other notes
Progression to supervisory positions is possible with experience.
Similar occupations classified elsewhere
These occupations look related but belong to a different NOC unit group.
- Benefits officer - government services: NOC 12104, Employment insurance and revenue officers
- Human resources and recruitment officers: NOC 12101, Human resources and recruitment officers
- Payroll clerk supervisor: NOC 12011, Supervisors, finance and insurance office workers
- Personnel clerks: NOC 14102, Personnel clerks
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Questions about NOC 13102
What is NOC 13102?
NOC 13102 is Payroll administrators, a unit group in the 2021 National Occupational Classification (NOC 2021 Version 1.0). It belongs to the broad category business, finance and administration occupations and to TEER 3.
What TEER is NOC 13102?
NOC 13102 is TEER 3. TEER 3 generally means: college program under 2 years, apprenticeship under 2 years, or more than 6 months of on-the-job training.
What job titles are in NOC 13102?
The unit group includes 18 job titles, for example benefits officer - payroll administration, pay advisor, pay and benefits administrator, pay and benefits clerk, pay clerk, payroll clerk.
How much do payroll administrators earn in Canada?
Job Bank reports a national median of $30.00 per hour for payroll administrators, and $30.00 in Ontario. The highest provincial median is in Alberta at $31.18 (reference period 2023-2024).
Which occupations are similar to NOC 13102?
Related occupations classified in other unit groups include benefits officer - government services (NOC 12104); human resources and recruitment officers (NOC 12101); payroll clerk supervisor (NOC 12011).
Last updated October 2026. Sources:
- National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 Version 1.0, Statistics Canada and Employment and Social Development Canada
- Job Bank wages
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