Job prospects Payroll Clerk in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Payroll administrators in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Payroll administrators (NOC 13102) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2024-2026 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 4,620 people work in this occupation.
• Payroll administrators mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 15%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 9%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 9%
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 7%
  • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 7%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology