Job prospects Payroll Technician in the Edmonton Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Payroll administrators" in the Edmonton Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour surplus

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour surplus for Payroll administrators in the Edmonton Region. There were more workers available than job openings in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Payroll administrators (NOC 13102) in the Edmonton region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment decline will lead to the loss of some 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 2,980 people work in this occupation.
  • Payroll administrators mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 18%
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 13%
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 10%
    • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 7%
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 5%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

Find out what will be the job prospects for Payroll administrators across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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Labour Market Information Survey
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