The average payroll manager salary at Metra was $106,715 , which is 1 percent lower than the average salary for this job in Illinois, but 29 percent higher than the national average for this job . Payroll Manager salaries at Metra typically range from $100,729 to $112,194 (25th to 75th percentile). The highest reported payroll manager salary was $112,194. There are 3 employees at Metra with the job title payroll manager.