Payroll Analyst Jobs in Texas

Payroll Analyst jobs in Texas are concentrated in Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth, and Austin, where large corporate headquarters and shared-services centers create consistent demand for professionals who specialize in multi-state payroll processing, HRIS administration, and compliance reporting. Major employers with a lasting presence across Texas include ExxonMobil, American Airlines, and Dell Technologies, all of which maintain sizable payroll operations tied to their headquarters and regional offices. The market supports roles from entry-level payroll coordinators to senior analysts managing complex union or executive payroll programs. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

Open roles25
Top employerWM
Top cityDallas, TX
Cities hiring11
Work type79% Hybrid
Top industryAutomotive

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Northrop Grumman
Payroll Analyst
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Northrop Grumman
New 12h ago
Payroll Analyst
Northrop Grumman
Irving, Texas
Communications
Content & Communications
Public Relations (PR)
$66k - $99k/yr
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

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United Airlines
Associate Analyst - Payroll Operations (Hybrid)
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United Airlines
New 12h ago
Associate Analyst - Payroll Operations (Hybrid)
United Airlines
Houston, Texas
Business Operations
Product Management
Project Management
$54k - $70k/yr
Hybrid
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

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ABM Industries Inc.
Payroll Tax Analyst
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ABM Industries Inc.
Added 2d ago
Payroll Tax Analyst
ABM Industries Inc.
Sugar Land, Texas
Business Analyst
Customer Service
Customer Support
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree in finance
10,000+

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Glazer's Beer & Beverage
Payroll Analyst - General Office
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Glazer's Beer & Beverage
Added 2d ago
Payroll Analyst - General Office
Glazer's Beer & Beverage
Dallas, Texas
Business Operations
Program Management
Project Management
Hybrid
Bachelor of Science
1,001-5,000

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Employees' Retirement Fund - City of Dallas
Payroll Analyst
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Employees' Retirement Fund - City of Dallas
Added 3d ago
Payroll Analyst
Employees' Retirement Fund - City of Dallas
Dallas, Texas
Business Analysis
Business Operations
Project Management
$38 - $48/hr
Hybrid
10,000+

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Payroll Analyst Jobs by City in Texas

Where Texas roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Dallas
6 jobs
Houston
6 jobs
Irving
2 jobs
Richardson
2 jobs
Sugar Land
2 jobs
The Woodlands
2 jobs
Austin
1 job
Denton
1 job
Addison
1 job

Payroll Analyst Job Market in Texas

A snapshot from current Texas openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

WM
WM1 open role
CBRE
CBRE1 open role
eBay
eBay1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Automotive
  • Education
  • Staffing & Recruiting
  • Consulting & Professional Services

What Texas Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in payroll analyst jobs across Texas.

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, human resources, or a related field
  • Hands-on experience with enterprise payroll systems such as Workday, SAP, or ADP
  • Working knowledge of federal and Texas-specific payroll tax rules and reporting obligations
  • Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) credential preferred
  • Proficiency in Excel for payroll reconciliation, audits, and variance analysis
  • Familiarity with multi-state payroll processing and year-end W-2 preparation

Payroll Analyst Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a payroll analyst in Texas?

Most Texas employers expect a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or human resources as the baseline for a payroll analyst role. Texas does not issue a state-specific payroll license, so the most recognized credentials are the Fundamental Payroll Certification and the Certified Payroll Professional designation, both awarded by the American Payroll Association. Candidates who pair a relevant degree with either certification and hands-on HRIS experience are consistently the strongest applicants in Texas listings.

How much do payroll analysts make in Texas?

Payroll analysts in Texas earn a median of about $54,090 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $36,040 for the lowest 10% to over $75,850 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire payroll analysts in Texas?

Texas payroll analyst roles are posted by WM, CBRE, and eBay and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Texas's concentration of energy, aviation, and technology headquarters means demand is especially consistent at large corporate shared-services centers based in the Houston and Dallas-Fort Worth corridors.

Which Texas cities have the most payroll analyst jobs?

Dallas, Houston, and Irving account for the largest share of payroll analyst openings in Texas. Houston leads because of its dense cluster of energy and petrochemical headquarters that maintain large in-house payroll teams, while Dallas-Fort Worth draws volume from financial services, retail, and aviation employers, and Austin's fast-growing technology and semiconductor sector has steadily expanded its payroll staffing over recent years.

Are there remote payroll analyst jobs in Texas?

Yes, and more than most fields, because payroll analysis is fundamentally desk and systems work that translates well to remote environments. About 93% of payroll analyst openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, reflecting how widely Texas employers have adopted flexible arrangements for this role. The most remote-friendly tasks include HRIS data auditing, tax filing coordination, and payroll reconciliation, while on-site presence is more common during quarter-end and year-end close cycles.

How can I get hired as a payroll analyst in Texas with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is a payroll coordinator or HR generalist role at a mid-size Texas company, which builds the hands-on system and compliance exposure that analyst positions require. Large Texas employers such as H-E-B, USAA, and Texas Health Resources regularly hire payroll support staff and post associate-level openings that serve as a stepping stone. Earning the Fundamental Payroll Certification while in a coordinator role signals credibility to hiring managers and meaningfully shortens the path to an analyst title.

Where can I find and apply to payroll analyst jobs in Texas?

Migrate Mate lists current payroll analyst openings across Texas, from entry-level coordinator roles to senior analyst positions at major employers. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience level, specialization, and preferred location, then apply directly to the ones that fit.

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