Job prospects Salary Administration Officer in the Saint John–St. Stephen Region

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

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be good for Payroll administrators (NOC 13102) in the Saint John - St. Stephen region for the 2023-2025 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 210 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Payroll administrators mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 18%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 14%
  • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 12%
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 11%
  • Paper manufacturing (NAICS 322): 8%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology