The best payroll software reduces the time and effort required for a business to run its payroll at a price that won’t break its budget.
Companies can choose to purchase payroll software that they operate and manage themselves, or spend a little extra for a comprehensive payroll service that takes some or all responsibility for ensuring your workers are paid accurately and on time.
Our top picks for SMBs cost as little as $10 per employee per month, though most businesses are likely to spend between $20 and $30 per employee per month for a payroll solution that checks all their boxes.
Gusto topped our ratings for its easy contractor payroll processing, and we identified nine best payroll services for small businesses that offer an affordable way to run their payroll while making the information easy for employees to access and minimizing payroll administration.