See how easy payroll and benefits can be.

Get 6 months free for a limited time.

We know how important the early stages of company building can be. That’s why our Scale Up program for startups includes tons of perks for joining Gusto (up to a $5,100 value).

Your first 6 months free

Full-service onboarding

State tax registration services

Waived fees for broker integration

No contracts required

Early access to beta programs and new features

Running payroll with Gusto could save you up to 5 hours each month.

Pricing starts at $40/mo + $6/mo per person

Free set up in less than two weeks*

Unlimited payrolls each month

W-2 and 1099 filing at no extra cost

I-9 and W-4 e-signing and storage

See demo

A successful business starts with a successful team.

Build an incredible workplace and grow your business with Gusto’s all-in-one platform.

Full-service payroll

Employee benefits

Time and attendance

Hiring and onboarding

Talent management

Insights and reporting

Which plans are included in the Startup Program?

All plans are included. There are some restrictions with the Premium plan, but please check with our startup team at [email protected] for more information.

Are there fees for joining the Startup Program?

The Gusto Startup program offers 6 months off any Gusto plan. Our plans are all-inclusive. Unlike other companies, we don’t charge for extras like NSF charges, amendments, quarterly filings, W2s, or 1099s.

What products does Gusto integrate with?

We integrate with over 150 other providers. Some of our partners charge extra for their services.

I’m a part of the founding team. Is there a minimum number of employees I need to have before I can offer benefits?

Gusto requires one non-owner/founder W2 employee to set up company-sponsored health benefits. If you’re interested in offering health benefits, reach out to us at [email protected].

Is Gusto a PEO?

Gusto is not a PEO. Here is a helpful resource breaking down the differences between using a PEO and simply using HR software.

I’m not sure if the promotion has been applied. Where can I get help?

Reach out to us at [email protected].

Do you have checklists of what I’ll need to know?

We do! Take a look at this New Hire Checklist or this Compliance Checklist to get started. If you have suggestions for other checklists that would be helpful to you, please let us know at [email protected]

Can we pay international employees?

Currently we only support international contractor payments for US-based companies. Click here to learn more about what we offer.