Easy, efficient & affordable SaaS payroll software
Ditch the data entry. It’s time to boost your bottom line with SaaS payroll software that’s easy to use and seriously smart. Gusto takes time-consuming tasks off your plate, letting you increase efficiency and jumpstart productivity—all while providing priceless peace of mind.
Worry-free compliance
With built-in compliance and automatic federal, state, and local taxes, you can rest easy knowing your business is covered and payroll is done right.
Put time and money back in your pocket
Paying your team should take minutes, not hours. We make running payroll a breeze so you can get back to running your business.
We grow with you
From solopreneur to international powerhouse, we have flexible, custom-built solutions for businesses of any size.
A payroll provider businesses actually love.
88%
agree Gusto helps them stay compliant with regulations.‡
9 out of 10
customers would recommend Gusto*
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Error-free, worry-free
Powerful payroll & compliance without the heavy lifting.
With Gusto, all federal, state, and local taxes are automatically calculated, filed, and paid every time you run payroll. Hours, deductions, and PTO sync up automatically, and unlimited payroll runs, pay schedules, and fast direct deposit are included at no extra cost. Documents are stored securely, and complex compliance is built right in. The best part? Payroll is out the door in just a few clicks.
Streamlined solutions
Supercharge efficiency with fully integrated HR.
Our SaaS payroll software doesn’t just save time paying your team. With integrated hiring, onboarding, benefits, and performance management, you can kick your HR department into high gear, whether you’re a team of 2 or 200. Plus our employee self-service portal and built-in time tools mean you can spend less time on paperwork and more time where it matters most.
Flexible growth
Scalable solutions that grow as your business grows.
Gusto has the tools and flexibility to help you start simply and scale seamlessly. We offer compliant hiring and payroll for both employees and contractors in all 50 states, along with support for international contractors in 120 countries and counting. With custom-built benefits packages and right-sized HR solutions, we’re ready to grow with you—no matter where in the world your business takes you.
FAQs
Payroll system software is a program that helps streamline and automate how your business pays its employees and contractors. Payroll software typically keeps track of each person’s hours and SaaS stands for Software as a Service, which is an alternative to downloading and installing software on your local computer. SaaS payroll programs are cloud-based, and payroll along with other HR and team management functions are handled online.
SaaS payroll gives businesses increased flexibility compared to traditional software downloads. Updates are instant, and it’s easier to stay compliant with changing regulations. With SaaS payroll, it’s also easier for your business to scale as you grow, adding on features and functionality without needing to buy a new product.
It’s a lot. Top notch SaaS payroll, HR, and benefits providers like Gusto deliver one-stop solutions to streamline your tech stack while saving you time and money. This includes automated payroll, taxes and filings, time tracking, employee management, and more. Check out our full features list here.
While the end of year is a great time to switch over, you can start using Gusto whenever you’re SaaS payroll, HR, and benefits can be a good fit for businesses of any size. Since SaaS solutions are often scalable, it’s easy to find a package that works when you’re just starting out, as well as one that will be there for you when you’re ready to open a second location, or when you’re ready to expand across borders.
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