Gym payroll software that keeps your business in shape

Tighten up your payroll and HR with Gusto’s all-in-one payroll and small business platform. With integrated scheduling and time tools, powerful payroll, and built-in compliance, we make it easy to take care of trainers, coaches and staff—all while giving you more time to build your business. 

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Powerful payroll

Hourly or commissioned, seasonal or split shift, Gusto’s got the muscle to make running payroll feel like a cheat day.

Real-time compliance

Easily stay compliant with meals, breaks, overtime, worker classifications, changing labor laws, and more—all without breaking a sweat.

Mobile-friendly tools

No back office? No problem. Team members can access time, payroll, benefits, and more from anywhere.

A payroll provider businesses actually love.

88%

agree Gusto helps them stay compliant with regulations.‡

9 out of 10

customers would recommend Gusto*

4.5/5 stars

average rating from Gusto customers.*

*Survey of 538 Gusto Customers, September 2024, ‡Survey of 838 Gusto Customers, September 2024

“The Gusto platform is very user-friendly and easy to use. This is so important because when you have to schedule a ton of people and you have to use a system that’s clunky and difficult to navigate, it’s very frustrating and time-consuming to get everything done right.”

Stephanie New

General Manager of Polo Tennis & Fitness Club

Gym payroll for diverse teams

Complex payroll handled—without the heavy lifting.

Whether you’re paying front-desk staff or commissioned-based trainers—hourly, salaried, or contractor—Gusto makes it easy to get your whole team paid accurately and on time. Payroll runs are unlimited, overtime is automatic, and all your federal, state, and local taxes are taken care of every time you pay your team.

✔ Multiple pay rates and schedules

✔ Unlimited payroll runs

✔ Hourly & 1099 workers

✔ Automated overtime

✔ Commissions & bonuses

✔ Rotating and seasonal staff

Integrated time & scheduling

Smarter scheduling for smooth operations

Keep classes covered and trainers on track with built-in scheduling and time tracking that work together in real time. Team members can check the schedule, clock-in and out, and request shift swaps on the go, while managers get a bird’s eye view that helps avoid conflicts while keeping overtime in check. Ready to run payroll? Timesheets are reviewed, approved, and synced in just a few clicks.

Learn more about scheduling with Gusto

Mobile employee self-service

Pumped up tools for your crew, less paperwork for you

Save hours on admin while letting your team take care of business. New hires can e-sign documents and self-onboard, while employees can check schedules, request time off, and view paystubs, tax docs, and benefits from anywhere. And with the Gusto Wallet app, they can access free financial tools to help them get paid faster and make it go further.

Frequently Asked Questions

Gym payroll services help fitness centers manage payroll, taxes, scheduling, and multiple pay rates all in one place. It’s designed for the unique needs of gyms—like class-based staffing, rotating instructors, and contractors—so you can pay your team accurately, stay compliant, and reduce the admin work that slows your business down.

Gusto’s gym payroll software is built to manage shifting class schedules, split shifts, and seasonal staffing. With integrated time tracking and shift scheduling tools, you can accurately capture hours, avoid missed punches, and sync everything directly to payroll—no more manual spreadsheets or last-minute fixes.

Absolutely. For team members who wear several different hats, you can assign a different rate for personal training, front-desk shifts, group classes, and more.

No. With gym managed payroll services, your business outsources all of your payroll and HR to a third party. The managed payroll provider will handle time sheets, taxes, benefits, labor law compliance, and more—usually with a hefty price tag. Gusto’s user-friendly platform is designed specifically to empower small business owners to handle these tasks themselves—no degree in accounting or HR required.

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