Payten became interim head coach on June 20 following the sacking of Kearney in the wake of the side's 40-12 defeat to the South Sydney Rabbitohs.
Since taking over the Warriors are 1-5 under Payten including heavy defeats to the Melbourne Storm and Cronulla Sharks. However the side produced a spirited performance in a 18-12 defeat to title favourites the Roosters last weekend.
An official decision by the club could be made as early as this week as they look to firm up the position.