Payroll Processing Pricing

  1. Payroll Processing

Payroll Processing is the “Critical Trust Layer” of your business architecture. We move beyond simple check-printing to delivering a Compliant Compensation Engine. By integrating automated wage calculations with rigorous 2026 deduction management—especially critical for businesses navigating the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA)—we ensure your workforce is paid accurately and on time while insulating your entities from the aggressive penalties associated with payroll tax mismanagement.

Salary & Wage Calculations: Precision Compensation

  • The Depth: We architect a centralized system for calculating gross pay across diverse workforce models. This involves the precise tracking of salaries, hourly wages, and shift differentials. In 2026, we specifically focus on the FLSA-compliant “Qualified Overtime” calculations—essential as the 2026 tax code now allows employees to deduct a portion of their overtime pay from federal income tax. We ensure that non-exempt staff are paid 1.5x their “regular rate” for hours over 40, utilizing automated time-tracking integrations to eliminate manual data entry errors.
  • The Outcome: Verified Wage Accuracy. You gain a bulletproof compensation record that satisfies both employee expectations and Department of Labor (DOL) record-keeping requirements, protecting your business from wage-and-hour litigation.

Deductions Management: The Statutory & Benefit Shield

  • The Depth: We manage the complex “Net Pay” calculation by architecting a multi-layered deduction engine. This includes statutory withholdings for FICA (Social Security & Medicare), federal and state income taxes, and unemployment (FUTA/SUTA). We manage 2026-specific benefit deductions, such as the increased $24,500 401(k) limit and the $4,400 FSA cap. We also handle the high-liability area of Garnishments (child support, student loans, or tax levies), ensuring that we strictly follow the 2026 statutory scales to protect the employee’s “Disposable Earnings” while satisfying legal orders.
  • The Outcome: Automated Compliance Integrity. You receive a fail-safe deduction process that ensures all third-party payments—to the IRS, insurance carriers, and retirement plan trustees—are remitted accurately and on time, shielding your organization from fiduciary risk.

Industry-Standard Pricing Guide (2026)

Pricing for Payroll Processing is typically structured as a Base Fee per Pay Run plus a Per-Employee-Per-Month (PEPM) fee.

Service Tier

Monthly Base Fee

Per-Employee-Per-Month (PEPM)

Implementation & Year-End (W-2s)

Cloud/DIY Platform

$40 – $80

$6 – $12

Included / No Setup

Managed Full-Service Provider

$150 – $350

$15 – $25

$500 – $1,500

Enterprise HRO / PEO

Negotiated

$80 – $180

$2,500 – $10,000+