Payroll that won't
slow your roll.

Accurate payroll is essential, no matter the size or shape of your team.
Gusto makes it ultra easy—so you can move on to what keeps business moving.

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How it works

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just couldn't be simpler.

We didn't make Gusto for "payroll professionals." We made it for regular people. It's packed with all kinds of easy-to-understand options to make life easier and make payroll a whole lot simpler.

  • Sync your team's hours automatically.
  • Review a quick summary. Yes, it's that simple.
  • Submit. That's it!
Get started
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Taxes filed automatically
Best-in-class customer service and support
Run unlimited payrolls with no extra fees
Send money in minutes with Instant Pay
Health and financial benefits built right in

Options and extras

Perfect-fitEnvelope with money iconpayroll for every small business.

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We'll file the taxes. Automatically. Every payroll.

We'll add up your taxes and file them with all the right government agencies every time you run payroll. No calculations or extra complications for you.

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Everything you need to stay in sync.

Gusto brings together all your essentials—health insurance, 401(k), workers' comp, time tracking, PTO—and we automatically sync with your other tools, too.

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Compliance

Compliance without the complexity.

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Your business does a lot. We do, too.

401(k) plansRetirement savings plans help lay the groundwork for more secure futures.Retirement savings plans help lay the groundwork for more secure futures.
Cash flow and financesInvoicing, bill pay, and even payroll lines of credit to keep work moving forward.Invoicing, bill pay, and even payroll lines of credit to keep work moving forward.
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Instant Pay

Payroll in minutes, even at the last minute.

Choose the payout speed that fits your cash-flow needs. Our options let you plan ahead or pick Instant Pay, which lands in employee accounts in mere minutes.

  • Available 24/7/365
  • Get team members paid within minutes
  • Included with Premium at no extra cost
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Workers' comp

Workers' comp that's simple to set up.

Protect your business and your employees. Set up and sign your workers’ comp policy all online, then pay as you go instead of all at once.

  • Easy online application
  • Deductions sync with payroll
  • No large down payment needed
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Customer support

Support from real people. Seriously.

What makes our smart technology better? The even smarter people behind it—who are there to help you work through any questions, available whenever you need extra support.

  • Online help center available 24/7
  • Human support weekdays 6am–6pm MST
  • Dedicated sales team for help with pricing
Get in touch

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Ready to work with Gusto?

  • Create your free account.
  • Add your team (or let them self-onboard).
  • Run your first payroll.
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As in real numbers on the page. No proposal or quote needed, just clear and easy options.

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Take 5 minutes to check out how Gusto really works.

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Questions? We’ve got answers.

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Yes, we offer payroll in all 50 states. And it’s the same price whether you run payroll in one state or all 50.

You can easily get started today. If you already have payroll with someone else, check out our guide to switching. If you’re setting up payroll for the first time, here’s everything you need to know.

Payroll

It’s a lot, including automated payroll, taxes and filings, time tracking, employee management, and more. See our full features list here.

Every Gusto plan comes with unlimited payroll runs. We’ll never charge you extra for things like off-cycle payrolls.

Yes, we file W-2s and 1099s on your behalf. Employees and contractors receive electronic copies of their forms as well. If you switch to Gusto in the middle of the year, we will file complete W-2s for the entire year. During your setup, we gather the necessary wage information to help ensure W-2s are accurate for the full year.

General

On payday, we send your employees a fun email with a link to their full paystubs.

Employees get lifetime access to their Gusto account to see paystubs and W-2s. They can also track their hours worked, submit vacation requests, contribute to nonprofit organizations directly from their paychecks, and update their personal info in their Gusto account. Learn more.

If you have more than 10 employees, we have a dedicated team who will import all of your data securely into Gusto. Learn more.

Yes, you can run payroll, check payroll status, add and view team members and manage your team all from the Gusto mobile app. Download the iOS app here and the Google Play app here.

Do what you do best. We’ll handle the rest.

We’ve got all kinds of plans for all sizes of business. Explore all the options. You’ll pay nothing ‘til you’re ready to run payroll.

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