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Payroll Software

Best Payroll Software for Retail

Payroll software for retail: the products with verified evidence that they serve this segment, and how we evaluate them.

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Payroll software for retail, ranked

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  1. Patriot Payroll

    Patriot Payroll is a US small-business payroll service for companies of up to 500 employees, with published pricing that starts at $17 per month plus $4 per worker. The main trade-off is reviewer-reported slow direct deposit and limited advanced reporting.

    Pricing model
    Base fee + per employee
    SOC 2 Type II
    Yes

    From $17/mo + $4/employee/mo

  2. Homebase

    Primarily employee scheduling software; payroll module is secondary

    Homebase is built for small hourly businesses such as restaurants and retail that want scheduling, time tracking and payroll in one app, starting with a free plan. Pricing is per location, so cost rises with location count and add-ons.

    Pricing model
    Tiered plans
    SOC 2 Type II
    Yes
  3. Paycor

    Paycor is a Paychex-owned HCM platform covering payroll, HR, time, recruiting, talent and benefits for businesses from 1 to 1,000+ employees. Pricing is quote-only, so buyers cannot see costs before requesting a quote.

    Pricing model
    Quote only
    SOC 2 Type II
    Yes
    Not scored yet12 of 26 facts verifiedFacts checked Oct 5, 2026
  4. UKG Pro

    UKG Pro is a cloud HCM suite for mid-market and enterprise organizations that want HR, payroll, talent, time and scheduling in one system, with payroll across 160+ countries. Pricing is quote-only, and reviewers mention a learning curve in navigation, so it suits teams that can invest in onboarding.

    Pricing model
    Quote only
    SOC 2 Type II
    Yes
    Not scored yet10 of 26 facts verifiedFacts checked Oct 5, 2026
  5. Dayforce

    Dayforce is a cloud HCM platform for mid-market and enterprise employers that want HR, payroll, workforce management and analytics on one employee record. The trade-off is that no pricing is published and the site's smallest size band starts at 100 employees.

    Pricing model
    Quote only
    Not scored yet5 of 26 facts verifiedFacts checked Oct 6, 2026
  6. Workday Human Capital Management

    Primarily HCM software; payroll module is secondary

    Workday HCM is a cloud HR suite for large enterprises, covering core HCM, workforce planning, talent, workforce management and employee experience with AI agents. It publishes no prices and directs buyers to contact sales.

    Pricing model
    Quote only
    SOC 2 Type II
    Yes
    Not scored yet5 of 26 facts verifiedFacts checked Oct 6, 2026

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