Meaning of the word payroll in English

What does payroll mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

payroll

US /ˈpeɪ.roʊl/
UK /ˈpeɪ.rəʊl/
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Noun

1.

a list of a company's employees and the amount of money they are to be paid

Example:
The company has 50 employees on its payroll.
The new hire will be added to the payroll next month.
2.

the total amount of money paid to employees by a company

Example:
The company's monthly payroll is over a million dollars.
Managing the payroll is a complex task.