Payroll and HR built for businesses for mid sized businesses.
Managing payroll for a growing team means juggling multi-state compliance, benefits enrollment, hiring workflows, and HR — all at once. Gusto brings it together in one platform built to scale from 50 to 250 employees, so you can spend less time on administration and more time on your business.
Built for your team's scale
From 50 employees to 250, Gusto handles every payroll run in minutes. Bulk compensation changes, multiple pay schedules, and unlimited payroll runs are included — no add-ons, no per-run fees.
Multi-state compliance, handled
Gusto automatically calculates, files, and pays federal, state, and local taxes in all 50 states — including new hire reporting, garnishments, and state-specific rules. When you expand to a new state, Gusto registers your business and keeps you compliant from day one.
HR that replaces three separate tools
Gusto combines payroll, benefits administration, time tracking, onboarding, performance management, and HR workflows in one platform. Growing teams typically replace a standalone HRIS, a benefits broker system, and a compliance tool — all with Gusto.
9 out of 10
customers would recommend Gusto*
152 hours
average time customers saved per year on tax and compliance work after switching to Gusto.
4.5/5 stars
average rating from Gusto customers.*
Payroll at scale
Run payroll for your entire team in minutes — no matter how fast you're growing
Gusto is built to handle payroll as your team grows — whether you're running payroll for 50 people across one office or 200 across five states. Multiple pay schedules, unlimited payroll runs, and bulk compensation updates run in minutes. Deductions, PTO, and hours sync automatically, and two-day direct deposit is included at no extra cost. Set it and forget it with Payroll on AutoPilot®, or make changes on the fly with a few clicks.
Multi-state compliance made easy
Payroll compliance across all 50 states
When you add employees in a new state, Gusto handles registration, tax setup, and ongoing filings automatically — no manual paperwork, no compliance gaps. Federal, state, and local taxes are calculated and paid with every payroll run. New hire reporting, wage garnishments, and state-specific payroll rules are all built in. Benefits deductions sync automatically, and your HR documents are stored securely. When questions come up, Gusto's team of certified HR experts is available to help.
One platform for your whole team
Replace your HR stack — payroll, benefits, time tracking, and HR in one place.
For businesses with 50 to 250 employees, Gusto replaces the need for separate HR, payroll, and benefits systems. Benefits enrollment, time tracking, onboarding, performance reviews, hiring workflows, workers' comp, and compliance are all built in and connected. Bulk compensation changes and automated workflows save your HR team hours every week. AI-powered reporting gives managers visibility into labor costs, headcount, and team performance — without pulling data from multiple systems. Integrations with QuickBooks, Xero, and leading 401(k) and benefits providers mean Gusto fits into the tools your finance and benefits teams already use.
"Gusto is incredibly easy to use, the interface is great, and the cost is lower than any other provider."
Joshua Corwin, Owner, Corwin Company LLC
"Gusto is intuitive and easy to use. Not to mention, it is beautifully designed and has a persona that brings a smile to my face with every notification."
Emily Erickson, Executive, Heartwood Montessori
FAQ
For a business with 50 to 250 employees, payroll software needs to go beyond basic pay processing. As teams grow, payroll typically spans multiple states, pay schedules, and employee types — which means the software must handle multi-state tax registration, automated compliance updates, garnishments, and new hire reporting automatically.
At this scale, payroll software also needs to connect with HR. Benefits enrollment, time tracking, PTO, and onboarding all feed into payroll, so disconnected systems create errors and wasted time. The best platforms for mid-sized businesses combine payroll, HR, and benefits in one place, with reporting tools that give managers visibility into labor costs and headcount.
Gusto handles all of this for businesses in the 50–250 employee range — including multi-state compliance in all 50 states, automated tax filing, benefits administration, and HR workflows — with plans that scale as your team grows.
When choosing payroll software, it’s important to think about what features are included as well as what your business needs. Many payroll providers charge extra for things like unlimited payroll runs or two-day direct deposit. These are included with all of Gusto’s plans at no extra cost. For medium-sized businesses that need more powerful tools like time tracking, multi-state tax filing, and more complex reporting and team management, our Plus plan has it all.
It’s a lot, including automated payroll, taxes and filings, time tracking, employee management, and more. See 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 ready! If you already have a payroll provider, check out our guide to switching. If you’re using payroll for the first time, here’s everything you need to know.
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.
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