Job outlooks for Payroll administrators

National Occupational Classification update

We have updated this page to reflect the transition to the 2021 version of the National Occupational Classification (NOC). This means that the occupation "payroll clerk" was moved from the group Payroll administrators (NOC 1432) to the group Payroll administrators (NOC 13102).

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payroll clerk (13102)

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Note that these outlooks are based on the 2016 version of the NOC. Learn more about our methodology.

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Newfoundland and LabradorModerate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Payroll administrators (NOC 1432) in Newfoundland and Labrador for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

An ongoing need for payroll services across businesses and departments will support work in this occupation. However, increased use of technology and outsourcing of certain payroll services could lessen job growth. Knowledge of payroll software, online payroll services, and ability to use spreadsheet applications are normally required.

Here are some key facts about Payroll administrators in Newfoundland and Labrador:

  • Approximately 950 people work in this occupation.
  • Payroll administrators mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 14%
    • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 13%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 10%
    • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 8%
    • Management and administrative services (NAICS 55, 56): 6%
  • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
    • Full-time workers: 94% compared to 84% for all occupations
    • Part-time workers: 6% compared to 16% for all occupations
  • 67% of payroll administrators work all year, while 33% work only part of the year, compared to 56% and 44% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 27 weeks compared to 26 weeks for all occupations.
  • less than 5% of payroll administrators are self-employed compared to an average of 6% for all occupations.
  • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
    • Men: 13% compared to 52% for all occupations
    • Women: 88% compared to 48% for all occupations
  • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
    • no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 14% for all occupations
    • high school diploma or equivalent: 10% compared to 25% for all occupations
    • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 9% compared to 13% for all occupations
    • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 65% compared to 30% for all occupations
    • bachelor's degree: 13% compared to 12% for all occupations
    • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 6% for all occupations

Regional outlooks

Avalon Peninsula Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Payroll administrators (NOC 1432) in the Avalon Peninsula region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

An ongoing need for payroll services across businesses and departments will support work in this occupation. However, increased use of technology and outsourcing of certain payroll services could lessen job growth. Knowledge of payroll software, online payroll services, and ability to use spreadsheet applications are normally required.

Here are some key facts about Payroll administrators in the Avalon Peninsula region:

  • Approximately 650 people work in this occupation.
  • Payroll administrators mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 18%
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 15%
    • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 10%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 9%
    • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 9%

Notre Dame-Central-Bonavista Bay Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Payroll administrators (NOC 1432) in the South Coast - Burin Peninsula and Notre Dame - Central Bonavista Bay regions for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

An ongoing need for payroll services across businesses and departments will support work in this occupation. However, increased use of technology and outsourcing of certain payroll services could lessen job growth. Knowledge of payroll software, online payroll services, and ability to use spreadsheet applications are normally required.

Here are some key facts about Payroll administrators in the South Coast - Burin Peninsula and Notre Dame - Central Bonavista Bay regions:

  • Approximately 60 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Payroll administrators mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 27%
    • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 22%
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 14%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 11%
    • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 9%

South Coast–Burin Peninsula Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Payroll administrators (NOC 1432) in the South Coast - Burin Peninsula and Notre Dame - Central Bonavista Bay regions for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

An ongoing need for payroll services across businesses and departments will support work in this occupation. However, increased use of technology and outsourcing of certain payroll services could lessen job growth. Knowledge of payroll software, online payroll services, and ability to use spreadsheet applications are normally required.

Here are some key facts about Payroll administrators in the South Coast - Burin Peninsula and Notre Dame - Central Bonavista Bay regions:

  • Approximately 30 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Payroll administrators mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 27%
    • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 22%
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 14%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 11%
    • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 9%

West Coast–Northern Peninsula–Labrador Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Payroll administrators (NOC 1432) in the West Coast - Northern Peninsula - Labrador region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

An ongoing need for payroll services across businesses and departments will support work in this occupation. However, increased use of technology and outsourcing of certain payroll services could lessen job growth. Knowledge of payroll software, online payroll services, and ability to use spreadsheet applications are normally required.

Here are some key facts about Payroll administrators in the West Coast - Northern Peninsula - Labrador region:

  • Approximately 70 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Payroll administrators mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 50%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 14%
    • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 12%
    • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 7%
    • Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212): 7%

Prince Edward IslandGood

The employment outlook will be good for Payroll administrators (NOC 1432) in Prince Edward Island for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
  • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Payroll clerks are employed across various sectors. Although, many work in public administration and with payroll service providers, payroll clerks are not specific to any one sector or industry. They perform duties that are required in all firms.

Automation of payroll functions and the use of computer software that allows employees to update and record their own payroll information could prove to be an obstacle to employment growth in this occupation. As the role changes, payroll clerks may be asked to take on more duties or in some cases the payroll functions could be consolidated with other administrative roles.

Many employers require a diploma in payroll, accounting or business administration. Knowledge of payroll software, online payroll services and advanced spreadsheet skills is usually required. Payroll certification from the Canadian Payroll Association is considered an asset. Knowledge of income and payroll tax rules and employment standards could improve job prospects.

Here are some key facts about Payroll administrators in Prince Edward Island:

  • Approximately 300 people work in this occupation.
  • Payroll administrators mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Accounting, tax preparation, bookkeeping and payroll services (NAICS 5412): 28%
    • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 23%
    • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 14%
    • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 6%
  • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
    • Full-time workers: 95% compared to 83% for all occupations
    • Part-time workers: 5% compared to 17% for all occupations
  • 92% of payroll administrators work all year, while 8% work only part of the year, compared to 57% and 42% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 42 weeks compared to 27 weeks for all occupations.
  • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
    • Men: 15% compared to 51% for all occupations
    • Women: 85% compared to 49% for all occupations
  • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
    • no high school diploma: n/a
    • high school diploma or equivalent: 12% compared to 28% for all occupations
    • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a
    • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 55% compared to 28% for all occupations
    • bachelor's degree: 31% compared to 15% for all occupations
    • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a

Nova ScotiaModerate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Payroll administrators (NOC 1432) in Nova Scotia for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
  • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

This occupation offers average hiring prospects, with the chances of finding work likely better in Halifax considering both the larger employment base and the availability of specialized firms that offer payroll services. Canadian Payroll Association certification and previous payroll experience are often required. It is now common for payroll activity to be outsourced to companies specializing in this type of work, such as ADP Canada.

Here are some key facts about Payroll administrators in Nova Scotia:

  • Approximately 1,650 people work in this occupation.
  • Payroll administrators mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Accounting, tax preparation, bookkeeping and payroll services (NAICS 5412): 19%
    • Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 8%
    • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 6%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 6%
    • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 5%
  • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
    • Full-time workers: 88% compared to 80% for all occupations
    • Part-time workers: 12% compared to 20% for all occupations
  • 79% of payroll administrators work all year, while 21% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 28 weeks compared to 30 weeks for all occupations.
  • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
    • Men: 12% compared to 51% for all occupations
    • Women: 88% compared to 49% for all occupations
  • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
    • no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 12% for all occupations
    • high school diploma or equivalent: 21% compared to 26% for all occupations
    • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 5% compared to 10% for all occupations
    • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 47% compared to 27% for all occupations
    • bachelor's degree: 20% compared to 17% for all occupations
    • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 8% for all occupations

Regional outlooks

Annapolis Valley Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Payroll administrators (NOC 1432) in the Annapolis Valley region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Additional information is available at the provincial level.

Here are some key facts about Payroll administrators in the Annapolis Valley region:

  • Approximately 160 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Payroll administrators mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 12%
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 12%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 11%
    • Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 10%
    • Finance, insurance and real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 9%

Cape Breton Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Payroll administrators (NOC 1432) in the Cape Breton region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Additional information is available at the provincial level.

Here are some key facts about Payroll administrators in the Cape Breton region:

  • Approximately 130 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Payroll administrators mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 32%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 12%
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 9%
    • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 8%
    • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 8%

Halifax Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Payroll administrators (NOC 1432) in the Halifax region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
  • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Additional information is available at the provincial level.

Here are some key facts about Payroll administrators in the Halifax region:

  • Approximately 1,070 people work in this occupation.
  • Payroll administrators mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 33%
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 8%
    • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 7%
    • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 7%
    • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 7%

North Shore Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Payroll administrators (NOC 1432) in the North Shore region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Additional information is available at the provincial level.

Here are some key facts about Payroll administrators in the North Shore region:

  • Approximately 130 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Payroll administrators mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 27%
    • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 15%
    • Finance, insurance and real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 10%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 9%
    • Management and administrative services (NAICS 55-56): 8%

Southern Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Payroll administrators (NOC 1432) in the Southern region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Additional information is available at the provincial level.

Here are some key facts about Payroll administrators in the Southern region:

  • Approximately 80 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Payroll administrators mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 15%
    • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 12%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 12%
    • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 11%
    • Nursing and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 10%

New BrunswickGood

The employment outlook will be good for Payroll administrators (NOC 1432) in New Brunswick for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Payroll clerks are employed across most industries, as they perform tasks that are required in all firms. Employment prospects will be greater for those with degrees in payroll or a related field such as accounting or business administration. Certification from the Canadian Payroll Association is considered an asset, though is not a requirement. Knowledge of payroll software, online payroll services and advanced spreadsheet skills is usually required and an understanding of income and payroll tax rules and employment standards could improve job prospects.

The automation of payroll functions might lead to many of the duties relating to this occupation being consolidated with other administrative roles. As roles change, payroll clerks may be asked to take on more duties.

Here are some key facts about Payroll administrators in New Brunswick:

  • Approximately 2,050 people work in this occupation.
  • Payroll administrators mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 12%
    • Elementary and secondary schools (NAICS 6111): 10%
    • Paper manufacturing (NAICS 322): 6%
    • Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 6%
    • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 6%
  • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
    • Full-time workers: 90% compared to 83% for all occupations
    • Part-time workers: 10% compared to 17% for all occupations
  • 78% of payroll administrators work all year, while 22% work only part of the year, compared to 60% and 40% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 29 weeks compared to 29 weeks for all occupations.
  • less than 5% of payroll administrators are self-employed compared to an average of 8% for all occupations.
  • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
    • Men: 9% compared to 52% for all occupations
    • Women: 91% compared to 48% for all occupations
  • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
    • no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 13% for all occupations
    • high school diploma or equivalent: 25% compared to 30% for all occupations
    • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 9% for all occupations
    • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 55% compared to 27% for all occupations
    • bachelor's degree: 15% compared to 14% for all occupations
    • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 6% for all occupations

Regional outlooks

Campbellton–Miramichi Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Payroll administrators (NOC 1432) in the Campbellton - Miramichi region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
  • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Additional information is available at the provincial level.

Here are some key facts about Payroll administrators in the Campbellton - Miramichi region:

  • Approximately 160 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Payroll administrators mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): 31%
    • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 14%
    • Paper manufacturing (NAICS 322): 10%
    • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 9%
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 8%

Edmundston–Woodstock Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Payroll administrators (NOC 1432) in the Edmundston - Woodstock region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
  • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Additional information is available at the provincial level.

Here are some key facts about Payroll administrators in the Edmundston - Woodstock region:

  • Approximately 30 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Payroll administrators mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 27%
    • Paper manufacturing (NAICS 322): 17%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 13%
    • Forestry and logging (NAICS 113, 1153): 11%
    • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 6%

Fredericton–Oromocto Good

The employment outlook will be good for Payroll administrators (NOC 1432) in the Fredericton - Oromocto region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Additional information is available at the provincial level.

Here are some key facts about Payroll administrators in the Fredericton - Oromocto region:

  • Approximately 200 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Payroll administrators mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 21%
    • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 15%
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 13%
    • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 8%
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 7%

Moncton–Richibucto Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Payroll administrators (NOC 1432) in the Moncton - Richibucto region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Additional information is available at the provincial level.

Here are some key facts about Payroll administrators in the Moncton - Richibucto region:

  • Approximately 810 people work in this occupation.
  • Payroll administrators mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 24%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 12%
    • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 8%
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 8%
    • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 6%

Saint John–St. Stephen Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Payroll administrators (NOC 1432) in the Saint John - St. Stephen region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Additional information is available at the provincial level.

Here are some key facts about Payroll administrators in the Saint John - St. Stephen region:

  • Approximately 180 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Payroll administrators mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Agriculture (NAICS 111, 112, 1151, 1152): 14%
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 12%
    • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 10%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 10%
    • Petroleum and coal product manufacturing (NAICS 324): 8%

QuebecGood

The employment outlook will be good for Payroll administrators (NOC 1432) in Quebec for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Payroll administrators in Quebec:

  • Approximately 5,100 people work in this occupation.
  • Payroll administrators mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Finance, insurance, real estate and leasing (NAICS 52, 53): 8%
    • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 7%
    • Management and administrative services (NAICS 55, 56): 7%
    • Accounting, tax preparation, bookkeeping and payroll services (NAICS 5412): 6%
    • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 5%
  • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
    • Full-time workers: 92% compared to 80% for all occupations
    • Part-time workers: 8% compared to 20% for all occupations
  • 74% of payroll administrators work all year, while 26% work only part of the year, compared to 57% and 42% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 33 weeks compared to 33 weeks for all occupations.
  • less than 5% of payroll administrators are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.
  • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
    • Men: 11% compared to 52% for all occupations
    • Women: 89% compared to 48% for all occupations
  • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
    • no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 12% for all occupations
    • high school diploma or equivalent: 22% compared to 20% for all occupations
    • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 14% compared to 19% for all occupations
    • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 40% compared to 24% for all occupations
    • bachelor's degree: 18% compared to 16% for all occupations
    • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 9% for all occupations

Regional outlooks

Abitibi-Témiscamingue Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Payroll administrators (NOC 1432) in the Abitibi - Témiscamingue region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
  • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Payroll administrators in the Abitibi - Témiscamingue region:

  • Approximately 90 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Payroll administrators mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 25%
    • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (NAICS 21): 23%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 14%
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 14%
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): 9%

Bas-Saint-Laurent Region Undetermined

An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

Capitale-Nationale Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Payroll administrators (NOC 1432) in the Capitale-Nationale region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Payroll administrators in the Capitale-Nationale region:

  • Approximately 360 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Payroll administrators mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 28%
    • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 12%
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 11%
    • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 8%
    • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 7%

Centre-du-Québec Region Very good

The employment outlook will be very good for Payroll administrators (NOC 1432) in the Centre-du-Québec region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Payroll administrators in the Centre-du-Québec region:

  • Approximately 80 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Payroll administrators mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): 23%
    • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 14%
    • Electrical equipment, appliance and component manufacturing (NAICS 335): 13%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 11%
    • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 11%

Chaudière-Appalaches Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Payroll administrators (NOC 1432) in the Chaudière - Appalaches region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
  • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Payroll administrators in the Chaudière - Appalaches region:

  • Approximately 240 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Payroll administrators mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 13%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 12%
    • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 10%
    • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 8%
    • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 7%

Côte-Nord Region Undetermined

An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

Estrie Region Very good

The employment outlook will be very good for Payroll administrators (NOC 1432) in the Estrie region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Payroll administrators in the Estrie region:

  • Approximately 130 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Payroll administrators mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): 21%
    • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 11%
    • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 9%
    • Paper manufacturing (NAICS 322): 8%
    • Computer and electronic product manufacturing (NAICS 334): 8%

Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine Region Undetermined

An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

Lanaudière Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Payroll administrators (NOC 1432) in the Lanaudière region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
  • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Payroll administrators in the Lanaudière region:

  • Approximately 370 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Payroll administrators mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 16%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 11%
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 10%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 7%
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): 7%

Laurentides Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Payroll administrators (NOC 1432) in the Laurentides region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Payroll administrators in the Laurentides region:

  • Approximately 410 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Payroll administrators mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 14%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 12%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 10%
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 9%
    • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 7%

Laval Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Payroll administrators (NOC 1432) in the census metropolitan area of Montréal, including the Laval region, for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Payroll administrators in the census metropolitan area of Montréal, including the Laval region:

  • Approximately 3,300 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.

Mauricie Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Payroll administrators (NOC 1432) in the Mauricie region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Payroll administrators in the Mauricie region:

  • Approximately 190 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Payroll administrators mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 24%
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 13%
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 9%
    • Utilities (NAICS 22): 8%
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 8%

Montréal Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Payroll administrators (NOC 1432) in the census metropolitan area of Montréal for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Payroll administrators in the census metropolitan area of Montréal:

  • Approximately 3,300 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.

Montérégie Region Very good

The employment outlook will be very good for Payroll administrators (NOC 1432) in the Montérégie region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Payroll administrators in the Montérégie region:

  • Approximately 1,180 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Payroll administrators mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 13%
    • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 10%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 9%
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 7%
    • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 7%

Nord-du-Québec Region Undetermined

An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

Outaouais Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Payroll administrators (NOC 1432) in the Outaouais region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Payroll administrators in the Outaouais region:

  • Approximately 240 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Payroll administrators mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 43%
    • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 10%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 9%
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 7%
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 7%

Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Payroll administrators (NOC 1432) in the Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Payroll administrators in the Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean region:

  • Approximately 130 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Payroll administrators mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): 23%
    • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 16%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 11%
    • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 10%
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 10%

OntarioModerate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Payroll administrators (NOC 1432) in Ontario for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

What Types of Employers Are Out There?

  • Employed across most industries with the leading share in public administration, payroll services, manufacturing, and health care and social assistance

What are the Main Trends Affecting Employment?

  • Ongoing need for payroll services across businesses and departments will support work in this occupation
  • Greater use of technology and outsourcing of certain payroll services may temper job growth and change some of the job functions

What Skills Do I Need to Succeed?

  • Completion of college or industry courses in accounting, bookkeeping or payroll administration may be required
  • Knowledge of payroll software, online payroll services, and ability to use spreadsheet applications are normally required
  • Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) certification from the National Payroll Institute may be a requirement

What Other Information Will I Find Helpful?

  • Knowledge of an employer’s line of business and industry is an asset

Other industry-related certifications in accounting or human resources may be beneficial for job seekers

Here are some key facts about Payroll administrators in Ontario:

  • Approximately 17,350 people work in this occupation.
  • Payroll administrators mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 8%
    • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 7%
    • Management and administrative services (NAICS 55, 56): 6%
    • Accounting, tax preparation, bookkeeping and payroll services (NAICS 5412): 6%
    • Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 6%
  • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
    • Full-time workers: 91% compared to 79% for all occupations
    • Part-time workers: 9% compared to 21% for all occupations
  • 78% of payroll administrators work all year, while 22% work only part of the year, compared to 63% and 37% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 32 weeks compared to 31 weeks for all occupations.
  • less than 5% of payroll administrators are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.
  • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
    • Men: 12% compared to 52% for all occupations
    • Women: 88% compared to 48% for all occupations
  • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
    • no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations
    • high school diploma or equivalent: 26% compared to 27% for all occupations
    • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 6% for all occupations
    • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 43% compared to 26% for all occupations
    • bachelor's degree: 21% compared to 21% for all occupations
    • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations

Regional outlooks

Hamilton–Niagara Peninsula Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Payroll administrators (NOC 1432) in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Payroll administrators in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region:

  • Approximately 1,580 people work in this occupation.
  • Payroll administrators mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 13%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 10%
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 9%
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 8%
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): 7%

Kingston–Pembroke Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Payroll administrators (NOC 1432) in the Kingston - Pembroke region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Payroll administrators in the Kingston - Pembroke region:

  • Approximately 280 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Payroll administrators mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): 14%
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 8%
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 8%
    • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 8%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 7%

Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Payroll administrators (NOC 1432) in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Payroll administrators in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region:

  • Approximately 1,720 people work in this occupation.
  • Payroll administrators mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 10%
    • Motor vehicle, body, trailer and parts manufacturing (NAICS 3361-3363): 10%
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 9%
    • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 8%
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 7%

London Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Payroll administrators (NOC 1432) in the London region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Payroll administrators in the London region:

  • Approximately 650 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Payroll administrators mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 13%
    • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 10%
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 10%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 7%
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): 6%

Muskoka–Kawarthas Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Payroll administrators (NOC 1432) in the Muskoka - Kawarthas region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Payroll administrators in the Muskoka - Kawarthas region:

  • Approximately 230 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Payroll administrators mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): 15%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 13%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 8%
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 8%
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 7%

Northeast Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Payroll administrators (NOC 1432) in the Northeast region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
  • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Payroll administrators in the Northeast region:

  • Approximately 670 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Payroll administrators mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 19%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 15%
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): 7%
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 7%
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 6%

Northwest Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Payroll administrators (NOC 1432) in the Northwest region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Payroll administrators in the Northwest region:

  • Approximately 300 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Payroll administrators mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): 16%
    • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 15%
    • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 10%
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 10%
    • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 10%

Ottawa Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Payroll administrators (NOC 1432) in the Ottawa region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
  • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

The federal government employs a substantial number of payroll clerks in the Ottawa region.

Here are some key facts about Payroll administrators in the Ottawa region:

  • Approximately 1,540 people work in this occupation.
  • Payroll administrators mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 24%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 10%
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 10%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 7%
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): 6%

Stratford–Bruce Peninsula Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Payroll administrators (NOC 1432) in the Stratford - Bruce Peninsula region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Payroll administrators in the Stratford - Bruce Peninsula region:

  • Approximately 220 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Payroll administrators mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 22%
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 16%
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 13%
    • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 12%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 12%

Toronto Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Payroll administrators (NOC 1432) in the Toronto region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Toronto has several bookkeeping, payroll and related services firms, and a large number of corporate offices, supporting job prospects in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Payroll administrators in the Toronto region:

  • Approximately 8,620 people work in this occupation.
  • Payroll administrators mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 15%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 10%
    • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 10%
    • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 8%
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 7%

Windsor-Sarnia Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Payroll administrators (NOC 1432) in the Windsor - Sarnia region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Payroll administrators in the Windsor - Sarnia region:

  • Approximately 570 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Payroll administrators mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 21%
    • Motor vehicle, body, trailer and parts manufacturing (NAICS 3361-3363): 15%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 7%
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): 6%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 6%

ManitobaGood

The employment outlook will be good for Payroll administrators (NOC 1432) in Manitoba for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Payroll administrators in Manitoba:

  • Approximately 2,100 people work in this occupation.
  • Payroll administrators mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 11%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 9%
    • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 8%
    • Accounting, tax preparation, bookkeeping and payroll services (NAICS 5412): 6%
    • Elementary and secondary schools (NAICS 6111): 6%
  • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
    • Full-time workers: 91% compared to 79% for all occupations
    • Part-time workers: 9% compared to 21% for all occupations
  • 77% of payroll administrators work all year, while 23% work only part of the year, compared to 64% and 36% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 33 weeks compared to 31 weeks for all occupations.
  • less than 5% of payroll administrators are self-employed compared to an average of 10% for all occupations.
  • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
    • Men: 12% compared to 53% for all occupations
    • Women: 88% compared to 47% for all occupations
  • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
    • no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 14% for all occupations
    • high school diploma or equivalent: 31% compared to 31% for all occupations
    • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 8% for all occupations
    • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 43% compared to 23% for all occupations
    • bachelor's degree: 18% compared to 17% for all occupations
    • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 7% for all occupations

Regional outlooks

Interlake Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Payroll administrators (NOC 1432) in the Interlake region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Payroll administrators in the Interlake region:

  • Approximately 120 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Payroll administrators mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 16%
    • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 11%
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 10%
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 10%
    • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 9%

North Central Region Very good

The employment outlook will be very good for Payroll administrators (NOC 1432) in the North Central region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Payroll administrators in the North Central region:

  • Approximately 50 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Payroll administrators mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): 37%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 34%
    • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 15%

North Region Very good

The employment outlook will be very good for Payroll administrators (NOC 1432) in the North region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Payroll administrators in the North region:

  • Approximately 80 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Payroll administrators mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 19%
    • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 16%
    • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 9%
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 8%
    • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 8%

Parklands Region Very good

The employment outlook will be very good for Payroll administrators (NOC 1432) in the Parklands region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Payroll administrators in the Parklands region:

  • Approximately 50 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Payroll administrators mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 19%
    • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 16%
    • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 9%
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 8%
    • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 8%

South Central Region Very good

The employment outlook will be very good for Payroll administrators (NOC 1432) in the South Central region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Payroll administrators in the South Central region:

  • Approximately 60 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Payroll administrators mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): 37%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 34%
    • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 15%

Southeast Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Payroll administrators (NOC 1432) in the Southeast region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
  • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Payroll administrators in the Southeast region:

  • Approximately 180 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Payroll administrators mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 24%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 20%
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): 11%
    • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 9%
    • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 8%

Southwest Region Undetermined

An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

Winnipeg Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Payroll administrators (NOC 1432) in the Winnipeg region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Payroll administrators in the Winnipeg region:

  • Approximately 1,320 people work in this occupation.
  • Payroll administrators mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): 20%
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 12%
    • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 11%
    • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 11%
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 7%

SaskatchewanGood

The employment outlook will be good for Payroll administrators (NOC 1432) in Saskatchewan for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

What are the main trends affecting employment?

  • An aging workforce will likely support employment opportunities for this occupation.
  • Growth in healthcare, construction, retail, education, and public administration offer steady employment for this occupation.
  • Employment opportunities are influenced by ongoing digital transformation initiatives, including the availability of online services and automation of back-office processes.

Here are some key facts about Payroll administrators in Saskatchewan:

  • Approximately 1,700 people work in this occupation.
  • Payroll administrators mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 11%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 8%
    • Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 7%
    • Elementary and secondary schools (NAICS 6111): 6%
    • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 5%
  • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
    • Full-time workers: 90% compared to 81% for all occupations
    • Part-time workers: 10% compared to 19% for all occupations
  • 79% of payroll administrators work all year, while 21% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 34 weeks compared to 32 weeks for all occupations.
  • less than 5% of payroll administrators are self-employed compared to an average of 14% for all occupations.
  • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
    • Men: 11% compared to 53% for all occupations
    • Women: 89% compared to 47% for all occupations
  • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
    • no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 14% for all occupations
    • high school diploma or equivalent: 33% compared to 32% for all occupations
    • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 11% for all occupations
    • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 48% compared to 22% for all occupations
    • bachelor's degree: 14% compared to 15% for all occupations
    • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 6% for all occupations

Regional outlooks

Northern Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Payroll administrators (NOC 1432) in the Northern region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
  • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Payroll administrators in the Northern region:

  • Approximately 30 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Payroll administrators mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): 16%
    • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 13%
    • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 13%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 13%
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 12%

Prince Albert Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Payroll administrators (NOC 1432) in the Prince Albert region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
  • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Payroll administrators in the Prince Albert region:

  • Approximately 150 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Payroll administrators mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): 16%
    • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 13%
    • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 13%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 13%
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 12%

Regina–Moose Mountain Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Payroll administrators (NOC 1432) in the Regina - Moose Mountain region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Payroll administrators in the Regina - Moose Mountain region:

  • Approximately 730 people work in this occupation.
  • Payroll administrators mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 12%
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 9%
    • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 9%
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): 9%
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 8%

Saskatoon–Biggar Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Payroll administrators (NOC 1432) in the Saskatoon - Biggar region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Payroll administrators in the Saskatoon - Biggar region:

  • Approximately 250 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Payroll administrators mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 14%
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 13%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 10%
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): 10%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 10%

Swift Current–Moose Jaw Region Very good

The employment outlook will be very good for Payroll administrators (NOC 1432) in the Swift Current - Moose Jaw region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Payroll administrators in the Swift Current - Moose Jaw region:

  • Approximately 100 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Payroll administrators mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 28%
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 14%
    • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 10%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 9%
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): 9%

Yorkton–Melville Region Very good

The employment outlook will be very good for Payroll administrators (NOC 1432) in the Yorkton - Melville region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Payroll administrators in the Yorkton - Melville region:

  • Approximately 80 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Payroll administrators mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): 28%
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 14%
    • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 13%
    • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 13%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 11%

AlbertaVery good

The employment outlook will be very good for Payroll administrators (NOC 1432) in Alberta for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Payroll administrators in Alberta:

  • Approximately 7,650 people work in this occupation.
  • Payroll administrators mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 14%
    • Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 7%
    • Support activities for mining, oil and gas (NAICS 213): 6%
  • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
    • Full-time workers: 89% compared to 81% for all occupations
    • Part-time workers: 11% compared to 19% for all occupations
  • 75% of payroll administrators work all year, while 25% work only part of the year, compared to 59% and 41% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 31 weeks compared to 32 weeks for all occupations.
  • less than 5% of payroll administrators are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.
  • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
    • Men: 7% compared to 54% for all occupations
    • Women: 93% compared to 46% for all occupations
  • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
    • no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 12% for all occupations
    • high school diploma or equivalent: 30% compared to 28% for all occupations
    • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations
    • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 46% compared to 24% for all occupations
    • bachelor's degree: 14% compared to 18% for all occupations
    • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 8% for all occupations

Regional outlooks

Athabasca–Grande Prairie–Peace River Region Very good

The employment outlook will be very good for Payroll administrators (NOC 1432) in the Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Payroll administrators in the Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River region:

  • Approximately 340 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Payroll administrators mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 23%
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): 12%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 12%
    • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 11%
    • Support activities for mining, oil and gas (NAICS 213): 7%

Banff–Jasper–Rocky Mountain House Region Very good

The employment outlook will be very good for Payroll administrators (NOC 1432) in the Banff - Jasper - Rocky Mountain House region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Payroll administrators in the Banff - Jasper - Rocky Mountain House region:

  • Approximately 90 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Payroll administrators mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 23%
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): 12%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 12%
    • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 11%
    • Support activities for mining, oil and gas (NAICS 213): 7%

Calgary Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Payroll administrators (NOC 1432) in the Calgary region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Payroll administrators in the Calgary region:

  • Approximately 2,670 people work in this occupation.
  • Payroll administrators mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 10%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 9%
    • Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211, 213): 9%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 9%
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 8%

Camrose–Drumheller Region Very good

The employment outlook will be very good for Payroll administrators (NOC 1432) in the Camrose - Drumheller region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Payroll administrators in the Camrose - Drumheller region:

  • Approximately 200 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Payroll administrators mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 15%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 14%
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 12%
    • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 7%
    • Support activities for mining, oil and gas (NAICS 213): 7%

Edmonton Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Payroll administrators (NOC 1432) in the Edmonton region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Payroll administrators in the Edmonton region:

  • Approximately 3,060 people work in this occupation.
  • Payroll administrators mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 14%
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 9%
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 9%
    • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 8%
    • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 7%

Lethbridge–Medicine Hat Region Very good

The employment outlook will be very good for Payroll administrators (NOC 1432) in the Lethbridge - Medicine Hat region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Payroll administrators in the Lethbridge - Medicine Hat region:

  • Approximately 220 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Payroll administrators mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): 16%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 15%
    • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 14%
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 11%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 8%

Red Deer Region Very good

The employment outlook will be very good for Payroll administrators (NOC 1432) in the Red Deer region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Payroll administrators in the Red Deer region:

  • Approximately 220 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Payroll administrators mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Support activities for mining, oil and gas (NAICS 213): 17%
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): 15%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 11%
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 10%
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 10%

Wood Buffalo–Cold Lake Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Payroll administrators (NOC 1432) in the Wood Buffalo - Cold Lake region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
  • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Payroll administrators in the Wood Buffalo - Cold Lake region:

  • Approximately 210 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Payroll administrators mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 30%
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): 13%
    • Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211, 213): 12%
    • Support activities for mining, oil and gas (NAICS 213): 12%
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 7%

British ColumbiaModerate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Payroll administrators (NOC 1432) in British Columbia for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Payroll administrators in British Columbia:

  • Approximately 7,000 people work in this occupation.
  • Payroll administrators mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 11%
    • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 7%
    • Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 5%
    • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 5%
  • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
    • Full-time workers: 87% compared to 77% for all occupations
    • Part-time workers: 13% compared to 23% for all occupations
  • 74% of payroll administrators work all year, while 26% work only part of the year, compared to 56% and 43% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 33 weeks compared to 32 weeks for all occupations.
  • less than 5% of payroll administrators are self-employed compared to an average of 14% for all occupations.
  • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
    • Men: 11% compared to 52% for all occupations
    • Women: 89% compared to 48% for all occupations
  • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
    • no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations
    • high school diploma or equivalent: 28% compared to 28% for all occupations
    • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 9% for all occupations
    • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 41% compared to 23% for all occupations
    • bachelor's degree: 21% compared to 19% for all occupations
    • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations

Regional outlooks

Cariboo Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Payroll administrators (NOC 1432) in the Cariboo region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
  • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Payroll administrators in the Cariboo region:

  • Approximately 220 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Payroll administrators mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 18%
    • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 16%
    • Forestry and logging (NAICS try and loggin): 10%
    • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 9%
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 9%

Kootenay Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Payroll administrators (NOC 1432) in the Kootenay region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Payroll administrators in the Kootenay region:

  • Approximately 100 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Payroll administrators mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): 20%
    • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 16%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 14%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 13%
    • Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212): 12%

Lower Mainland–Southwest Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Payroll administrators (NOC 1432) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Payroll administrators in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

  • Approximately 4,250 people work in this occupation.
  • Payroll administrators mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 11%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 10%
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 9%
    • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 8%
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 7%

Nechako Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Payroll administrators (NOC 1432) in the Nechako region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Payroll administrators in the Nechako region:

  • Approximately 40 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Payroll administrators mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 22%
    • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 17%
    • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 16%
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): 14%
    • Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212): 11%

North Coast Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Payroll administrators (NOC 1432) in the North Coast region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Payroll administrators in the North Coast region:

  • Approximately 50 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Payroll administrators mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 22%
    • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 17%
    • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 16%
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): 14%
    • Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212): 11%

Northeast Region Limited

The employment outlook will be limited for Payroll administrators (NOC 1432) in the Northeast region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
  • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Payroll administrators in the Northeast region:

  • Approximately 110 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Payroll administrators mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 22%
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): 15%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 14%
    • Support activities for mining, oil and gas (NAICS 213): 11%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 10%

Thompson–Okanagan Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Payroll administrators (NOC 1432) in the Thompson - Okanagan region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  • High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.

Here are some key facts about Payroll administrators in the Thompson - Okanagan region:

  • Approximately 470 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Payroll administrators mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 13%
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): 10%
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 9%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 7%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 7%

Vancouver Island and Coast Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Payroll administrators (NOC 1432) in the Vancouver Island and Coast region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Payroll administrators in the Vancouver Island and Coast region:

  • Approximately 780 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Payroll administrators mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 13%
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): 11%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 10%
    • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 8%
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 8%

Yukon TerritoryUndetermined

An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

Northwest TerritoriesUndetermined

An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

NunavutUndetermined

An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

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