Prices verified Nov 10, 2026 from vendor sites. Written by PayrollPriceWatch.

Cheapest payroll by team size

This hub collects the published payroll list price at each team size we rank: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, and 50 employees. The input is that many W-2 employees, zero contractors, and one state. Only plans that include tax filing are eligible. PEO plans stay out of the rank. Introductory discounts are not applied. Annual cost, where a monthly total exists, is that total times 12.

A larger headcount is not a volume discount unless the vendor's own formula already lowers the per-person fee, and none of the stored public plans do that inside these counts. The total changes because the per-employee fee is multiplied by a larger number. Vendors with no published list price stay Quote only at every size. SurePayroll stays unranked at every size because its page publishes conflicting bases. We do not pick the lower one as the team grows.

Prices were last checked Nov 10, 2026. Each headcount also has its own page. Those pages use the same formula. They do not add state fees, contractor fees, or add-ons, because those inputs are set to zero extra states and zero contractors.

Every dollar below is copied from the vendor file that was checked on the date shown. If a plan has no stored fee, the line says not published. If the vendor asks for a quote, the line says Quote only. This page does not average competitors, invent an add-on, or turn a feature name into a price.

Cheapest payroll for 1 employee

Ranked for 1 employee, 0 contractors, and 1 state. The first priced line is the lowest complete published total under those rules. Quote only and conflicting vendors are listed so they are not mistaken for a zero price.

• Deel Deel HR + Deel Payroll — US (Core): $22 a month.
• Square Payroll Full-service payroll: $41 a month.
• Patriot Payroll Full Service Payroll: $42 a month.
• Wave Payroll U.S. full-access payroll: $46 a month.
• Gusto Simple: $55 a month.
• Homebase Payroll Homebase Payroll: $55 a month.
• OnPay Payroll Essentials: $55 a month.
• QuickBooks Payroll Workforce Payroll: $57 a month.
• Justworks Payroll: $58 a month.
• Roll by ADP Roll: $66 a month.
• SurePayroll: conflicting published prices, not ranked.
• ADP RUN: Quote only.
• BambooHR Payroll: Quote only.
• Hourly: Quote only.
• Paychex Flex: Quote only.
• Rippling: Quote only.

Cheapest payroll for 2 employees

Ranked for 2 employees, 0 contractors, and 1 state. The first priced line is the lowest complete published total under those rules. Quote only and conflicting vendors are listed so they are not mistaken for a zero price.

• Deel Deel HR + Deel Payroll — US (Core): $44 a month.
• Patriot Payroll Full Service Payroll: $47 a month.
• Square Payroll Full-service payroll: $47 a month.
• Wave Payroll U.S. full-access payroll: $52 a month.
• Gusto Simple: $61 a month.
• Homebase Payroll Homebase Payroll: $61 a month.
• OnPay Payroll Essentials: $61 a month.
• QuickBooks Payroll Workforce Payroll: $64 a month.
• Justworks Payroll: $66 a month.
• Roll by ADP Roll: $73 a month.
• SurePayroll: conflicting published prices, not ranked.
• ADP RUN: Quote only.
• BambooHR Payroll: Quote only.
• Hourly: Quote only.
• Paychex Flex: Quote only.
• Rippling: Quote only.

Cheapest payroll for 3 employees

Ranked for 3 employees, 0 contractors, and 1 state. The first priced line is the lowest complete published total under those rules. Quote only and conflicting vendors are listed so they are not mistaken for a zero price.

• Patriot Payroll Full Service Payroll: $52 a month.
• Square Payroll Full-service payroll: $53 a month.
• Wave Payroll U.S. full-access payroll: $58 a month.
• Deel Deel HR + Deel Payroll — US (Core): $66 a month.
• Gusto Simple: $67 a month.
• Homebase Payroll Homebase Payroll: $67 a month.
• OnPay Payroll Essentials: $67 a month.
• QuickBooks Payroll Workforce Payroll: $71 a month.
• Justworks Payroll: $74 a month.
• Roll by ADP Roll: $80 a month.
• SurePayroll: conflicting published prices, not ranked.
• ADP RUN: Quote only.
• BambooHR Payroll: Quote only.
• Hourly: Quote only.
• Paychex Flex: Quote only.
• Rippling: Quote only.

Cheapest payroll for 4 employees

Ranked for 4 employees, 0 contractors, and 1 state. The first priced line is the lowest complete published total under those rules. Quote only and conflicting vendors are listed so they are not mistaken for a zero price.

• Patriot Payroll Full Service Payroll: $57 a month.
• Square Payroll Full-service payroll: $59 a month.
• Wave Payroll U.S. full-access payroll: $64 a month.
• Gusto Simple: $73 a month.
• Homebase Payroll Homebase Payroll: $73 a month.
• OnPay Payroll Essentials: $73 a month.
• QuickBooks Payroll Workforce Payroll: $78 a month.
• Justworks Payroll: $82 a month.
• Roll by ADP Roll: $87 a month.
• Deel Deel HR + Deel Payroll — US (Core): $88 a month.
• SurePayroll: conflicting published prices, not ranked.
• ADP RUN: Quote only.
• BambooHR Payroll: Quote only.
• Hourly: Quote only.
• Paychex Flex: Quote only.
• Rippling: Quote only.

Cheapest payroll for 5 employees

Ranked for 5 employees, 0 contractors, and 1 state. The first priced line is the lowest complete published total under those rules. Quote only and conflicting vendors are listed so they are not mistaken for a zero price.

• Patriot Payroll Full Service Payroll: $62 a month.
• Square Payroll Full-service payroll: $65 a month.
• Wave Payroll U.S. full-access payroll: $70 a month.
• Gusto Simple: $79 a month.
• Homebase Payroll Homebase Payroll: $79 a month.
• OnPay Payroll Essentials: $79 a month.
• QuickBooks Payroll Workforce Payroll: $85 a month.
• Justworks Payroll: $90 a month.
• Roll by ADP Roll: $94 a month.
• Deel Deel HR + Deel Payroll — US (Core): $110 a month.
• SurePayroll: conflicting published prices, not ranked.
• ADP RUN: Quote only.
• BambooHR Payroll: Quote only.
• Hourly: Quote only.
• Paychex Flex: Quote only.
• Rippling: Quote only.

Cheapest payroll for 10 employees

Ranked for 10 employees, 0 contractors, and 1 state. The first priced line is the lowest complete published total under those rules. Quote only and conflicting vendors are listed so they are not mistaken for a zero price.

• Patriot Payroll Full Service Payroll: $87 a month.
• Square Payroll Full-service payroll: $95 a month.
• Wave Payroll U.S. full-access payroll: $100 a month.
• Gusto Simple: $109 a month.
• Homebase Payroll Homebase Payroll: $109 a month.
• OnPay Payroll Essentials: $109 a month.
• QuickBooks Payroll Workforce Payroll: $120 a month.
• Roll by ADP Roll: $129 a month.
• Justworks Payroll: $130 a month.
• Deel Deel HR + Deel Payroll — US (Core): $220 a month.
• SurePayroll: conflicting published prices, not ranked.
• ADP RUN: Quote only.
• BambooHR Payroll: Quote only.
• Hourly: Quote only.
• Paychex Flex: Quote only.
• Rippling: Quote only.

Cheapest payroll for 15 employees

Ranked for 15 employees, 0 contractors, and 1 state. The first priced line is the lowest complete published total under those rules. Quote only and conflicting vendors are listed so they are not mistaken for a zero price.

• Patriot Payroll Full Service Payroll: $112 a month.
• Square Payroll Full-service payroll: $125 a month.
• Wave Payroll U.S. full-access payroll: $130 a month.
• Gusto Simple: $139 a month.
• Homebase Payroll Homebase Payroll: $139 a month.
• OnPay Payroll Essentials: $139 a month.
• QuickBooks Payroll Workforce Payroll: $155 a month.
• Roll by ADP Roll: $164 a month.
• Justworks Payroll: $170 a month.
• Deel Deel HR + Deel Payroll — US (Core): $330 a month.
• SurePayroll: conflicting published prices, not ranked.
• ADP RUN: Quote only.
• BambooHR Payroll: Quote only.
• Hourly: Quote only.
• Paychex Flex: Quote only.
• Rippling: Quote only.

Cheapest payroll for 20 employees

Ranked for 20 employees, 0 contractors, and 1 state. The first priced line is the lowest complete published total under those rules. Quote only and conflicting vendors are listed so they are not mistaken for a zero price.

• Patriot Payroll Full Service Payroll: $137 a month.
• Square Payroll Full-service payroll: $155 a month.
• Wave Payroll U.S. full-access payroll: $160 a month.
• Gusto Simple: $169 a month.
• Homebase Payroll Homebase Payroll: $169 a month.
• OnPay Payroll Essentials: $169 a month.
• QuickBooks Payroll Workforce Payroll: $190 a month.
• Roll by ADP Roll: $199 a month.
• Justworks Payroll: $210 a month.
• Deel Deel HR + Deel Payroll — US (Core): $440 a month.
• SurePayroll: conflicting published prices, not ranked.
• ADP RUN: Quote only.
• BambooHR Payroll: Quote only.
• Hourly: Quote only.
• Paychex Flex: Quote only.
• Rippling: Quote only.

Cheapest payroll for 25 employees

Ranked for 25 employees, 0 contractors, and 1 state. The first priced line is the lowest complete published total under those rules. Quote only and conflicting vendors are listed so they are not mistaken for a zero price.

• Patriot Payroll Full Service Payroll: $162 a month.
• Square Payroll Full-service payroll: $185 a month.
• Wave Payroll U.S. full-access payroll: $190 a month.
• Gusto Simple: $199 a month.
• Homebase Payroll Homebase Payroll: $199 a month.
• OnPay Payroll Essentials: $199 a month.
• QuickBooks Payroll Workforce Payroll: $225 a month.
• Roll by ADP Roll: $234 a month.
• Justworks Payroll: $250 a month.
• Deel Deel HR + Deel Payroll — US (Core): $550 a month.
• SurePayroll: conflicting published prices, not ranked.
• ADP RUN: Quote only.
• BambooHR Payroll: Quote only.
• Hourly: Quote only.
• Paychex Flex: Quote only.
• Rippling: Quote only.

Cheapest payroll for 50 employees

Ranked for 50 employees, 0 contractors, and 1 state. The first priced line is the lowest complete published total under those rules. Quote only and conflicting vendors are listed so they are not mistaken for a zero price.

• Patriot Payroll Full Service Payroll: $287 a month.
• Square Payroll Full-service payroll: $335 a month.
• Wave Payroll U.S. full-access payroll: $340 a month.
• Gusto Simple: $349 a month.
• Homebase Payroll Homebase Payroll: $349 a month.
• OnPay Payroll Essentials: $349 a month.
• QuickBooks Payroll Workforce Payroll: $400 a month.
• Roll by ADP Roll: $409 a month.
• Justworks Payroll: $450 a month.
• Deel Deel HR + Deel Payroll — US (Core): $1,100 a month.
• SurePayroll: conflicting published prices, not ranked.
• ADP RUN: Quote only.
• BambooHR Payroll: Quote only.
• Hourly: Quote only.
• Paychex Flex: Quote only.
• Rippling: Quote only.

What this hub does not show

It does not show a price for contractors, extra states, next-day deposit, time tracking, or HR unless you open the vendor page, where those published add-ons are quoted only when the source file already has a dollar amount. It does not show a restaurant, nonprofit, church, construction, or household price. Those topics have their own pages, and they say not published wherever the dataset is silent.

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