Payroll services for construction made simple
We get it. Construction payroll is complex. That’s why we’re here to help you with the hard stuff. With fully integrated time-tracking, robust job and workforce costing reports, and built-in benefits and workers’ comp, you can cut down on admin while making better decisions to build your business.


American Canning,
Gusto customer
Streamlined time tracking
Whether salaried, hourly, or contractor, Gusto makes handling time tracking across numerous departments, job sites—and even state lines—stress-free.
Detailed project costing
Built-in job and workforce costing reports provide the insight you need to improve your bidding and grow your business.
Hassle-free benefits and compliance
With Gusto’s integrated benefits and workers’ comp, you can breathe easy knowing your team is taken care of while your business stays compliant.
“The integration with TSheets saves me about 50 hours a week. Before that I was adding up time from 40 time cards.”
Ditch the spreadsheets
Take the headaches out of time tracking.
Juggling multiple pay schedules and pay rates across multiple job sites…can mean multiple headaches along the way. Time tracking with Gusto takes the complexity out of construction payroll. Contractors and hourly employees can log in and add their own hours that automatically sync up for payday, and salaried employees can track hours by project—meaning you can say goodbye to spreadsheets and focus on the big stuff.




Comprehensive job & workforce costing
Precision project bidding without the guesswork.
Transparency in your job costing means you can make accurate bids for every client. Break down costs by project, task, or employee over customized time periods. You’ll see wages, taxes, workers’ comp, benefits, and more. Build client trust with detailed invoices and get insights into employee efficiency, all while building up your bottom line.
Time Clock Kiosk
Simplify attendance with our Time Clock Kiosk app.
Managing your employees’ time takes too much, well, time. Turn back the construction site clock with Gusto’s reliable, compliance-forward solution for tracking hours. The Time Clock Kiosk turns any connected device into a centralized station for clock-in/out, while PIN-operated sign-in eliminates buddy punching and time theft. Admins can access detailed reporting to easily manage labor costs, and working hours are automatically synced to payroll.


Built-in benefits…and then some
Gusto’s got you and your team covered.
Integrated benefits packages, pay-as-you-go workers’ comp, and automated federal, state, and local payroll taxes make Gusto your one-stop-shop for running construction payroll. Put your admin on autopilot with employee access to everything from PTO to W2s. When you can spend less time worrying about compliance and cash flow, you can spend more time getting the job done right.
Integrations that make your job easier
We play nice with your favorite job management tools – both on site and in the office. Like Buildertrend, JobTread, and Workyard.
Frequently Asked Questions
Traditionally, construction hours were tracked using cumbersome, error-prone spreadsheets. But Gusto’s robust time-tracking tools mean you can pay multiple employees at different pay rates and schedules across multiple job sites. Your contractors and hourly employees can log in and add their own hours that automatically sync to payroll, and salaried employees can track their hours by project for additional insight into job costing. Gusto also integrates with Workyard to provide GPS-enabled time-tracking.
Gusto integrates with Workyard to provide GPS time-tracking for construction that seamlessly syncs with your payroll. And Gusto plays nice with all your favorite accounting software as well.
Accurate project bidding and staying on budget are two critical pieces of any construction business. Gusto’s workforce costing reports can give you a detailed look at where time and money is being spent on every project or by employee.
Gusto partners with NEXT Insurance to provide comprehensive workers’ comp for construction on a pay-as-you-go basis. Pay only what you owe based on your latest payroll, and avoid lump sum payments at the beginning and end of the year.
