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PRINCIPAL PAYROLL CLERK

Code: 26994 State Competitive Range: A13 (FY2026)
Salary: $45,146.91 - $65,244.53/year FY2026 schedule (last updated 2026-05-08)

Definition

Under general supervision of a Supervising Payroll Clerk or other supervisory official in a state department, institution, or agency, performs complex and highly responsible clerical work involved in and relating to the review, verification, and preparation of payroll or payroll and personnel records which require the frequent exercise of independent judgment, may take the lead over a small group of clerical workers in a payroll or payroll and personnel unit; does related duties as required.

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