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Payroll, benefits, and HR all in one place. No hidden fees. Cancel any time.
Simple
For small businesses needing single-state payroll, reports and basic support.
+ $6/mo per person
Top features:
- Full-service, single-state payroll
- Unlimited runs & automated tax filings
- Employee portal for paystubs & self-service
Plus
For businesses needing advanced payroll, benefits, HR and time & attendance tracking.
25% OFF FOR 3 MONTHS ¹$80
$60/mo+ $12 $9/mo per person
All Simple features, plus:
- Multi-state payroll w/ next-day direct deposit
- Time tracking & PTO management
- Hiring & onboarding tools
- Health insurance admin & broker integration
Premium
For scaling businesses needing full-service payroll, benefits, and HR with dedicated support.
25% OFF FOR 3 MONTHS ²$180
$135/mo+ $22 $16.50/mo per person
All Plus features, plus:
- Dedicated customer success manager
- Access to certified HR experts
- Performance management tools
- Advanced analytics and custom reporting
- Priority support & migration services
Contractor Only
For contractor-only businesses who haven't hired W-2 employees yet.
LIMITED TIME OFFER ³$35
$0/moplus $6/mo per person
¹Plus plan: Save 25% for the first 3 months. Create an account by April 30, 2025 and run payroll by May 31, 2025 to apply this discount. ²Premium plan: Save 25% for the first 3 months. Create an account by April 30, 2025 and run payroll by May 31, 2025 to apply this discount. ³Contractor only plan: Get a discounted base price of $0/mo for the first 6 months. Terms apply
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What's available with the Simple plan?
Every feature with a checkmark is included in this plan to help you pay and support your team. Features with a plus sign are available as add-ons.
What's available with the Plus plan?
Every feature with a checkmark is included in this plan to help you pay and support your team. Features with a plus sign are available as add-ons.
What's available with the Premium plan?
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Customize your Gusto plan with powerful add-ons.
Offer more meaningful benefits to your team, add powerful time-saving tools, and uncover valuable tax credits. See pricing details below.
Offer more meaningful benefits to your team, add powerful time-saving tools, and uncover valuable tax credits. See pricing details below.
Payroll 
Global contractor payments
Manage payments to contractors in more than 120 countries, with no monthly per-contractor fee.
State tax registration
We'll handle the state and local paperwork when you need to file payroll taxes in a new state.
R&D tax credits
Simple pricing, powerful tax credits. Scan your payroll data to save up to $250,000 in annual payroll tax offsets.
Gusto Global
Employer of Record (EOR) services to onboard and pay employees around the world. Learn more.
Save now with $699 $599 per employee per month discounted pricing (through December 31, 2025).
Next-Day Direct Deposit
Running payroll the day before your employees need to be paid.
Time & Attendance Plus
Plan and manage your team’s time with time tracking synced to payroll, project tracking, time off, scheduling and more.
HR tools 
Priority Support
Gain prioritized positioning in access to phone and chat support for faster response time
HR Resources
Access to certified HR experts, HR resource center, federal and state compliance alerts.
Performance
Performance reviews, real-time feedback, goal tracking, employee surveys.
Priority Support and HR Resources
Faster access to support, HR experts, HR resource center, and federal and state compliance alerts.
Health benefits 
Health insurance
Work with our licensed brokers to pick the right medical, dental, and vision plans for your team and budget.
Health insurance broker integration
In most cases, we can integrate your existing broker and eligible health insurance plans right into Gusto.
Workers' compensation
Set up pay-as-you-go workers' comp plans that integrate with your payroll. Powered by AP Intego.
Life and disability
Offer life, short-term disability, or long-term disability insurance to give employees peace of mind.
Financial benefits 
401(k) retirement savings
Help your team save for the future with simple 401(k) integrations that sync directly with payroll.
Tax-advantaged benefits
One $200 annual service charge covers all four account types.
Health savings accounts (HSAs)
Pre-tax savings accounts for qualified health expenses.
Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
Pre-tax flexible spending accounts for qualified health expenses.
Dependent care FSAs
Pre-tax flexible spending accounts for qualified dependent care expenses.
Commuter benefits
Pre-tax spending accounts for commuting costs.
Add-on features (except global contractor payments) not available with Contractor Only plan; Premium plan customers may receive discounts and waived fees for R&D tax services, broker integration, Guideline 401(k)s, and more.
Easily connect Gusto with the tools you need.
Make Gusto your system of record by automatically syncing payroll data with your favorite tools and software. One integrated system means less manual data entry, fewer errors, and more time to focus on taking care of your team.
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- 1The Gusto Cash Account, Savings goals, Spending account, and debit card are issued by nbkc bank, Member FDIC.
- 2With a Gusto Spending account, your payment may be processed up to 2 days early. Timing depends on when your employer sends payment funds.
- Gusto is a payroll services company, not a bank. Banking services provided by nbkc bank, Member FDIC.