ADP TotalSource Review
by ADP, Inc.
ADP TotalSource is a co-employment PEO from ADP offering payroll, benefits, workers' compensation, HR compliance and risk services for small and midsized businesses.
Best for
- Small and midsized businesses outsourcing HR and benefits
- Employers wanting workers' compensation bundled in
- Multi-state employers needing payroll and compliance support
Not ideal for
- Buyers who need published pricing before requesting a quote
Quick answers
- Is ADP TotalSource a PEO?
- Yes. It is a co-employment PEO, and the vendor states it is an IRS-certified PEO (CPEO) since 2017.Based on Own entities: Co-employment PEO model; IRS-certified PEO (CPEO) since 2017; ESAC-accredited since 1995
- How much does ADP TotalSource cost?
- Pricing is quote-only. It depends on workforce size and demographics, workers' compensation risk and employee locations.Based on Pricing model: Quote only
- Does ADP TotalSource include workers' compensation?
- Yes. Workers' compensation and risk and safety programs are listed as part of the service.Based on Workers' comp included: Yes
- What benefits does ADP TotalSource offer?
- Medical, vision, dental, 401(k), EAP and pet wellness benefits are listed.Based on Benefits offered: Medical, Vision, Dental, 401(k), EAP, Pet wellness
- Which states does ADP TotalSource cover?
- The vendor page says it supports payroll and compliance in one state or all 50.Based on US states supported: All 50 states
- How long does ADP TotalSource take to implement?
- The vendor states implementation typically takes within a few weeks.Based on Typical implementation: Typically within a few weeks
Specifications
Fit
- US states supported
- All 50 states
Our verdict
ADP TotalSource is a co-employment PEO for small and midsized businesses that bundles payroll, benefits, workers' compensation and HR compliance under one contract. Pricing is quote-only and depends on workforce size, workers' compensation risk and employee locations. Most details come from ADP's own pages.
Strengths
Bundled PEO services
Payroll and tax administration, benefits, workers' compensation, HR compliance, talent acquisition and onboarding are listed in one offering.
IRS-certified PEO
The vendor states it has been an IRS-certified PEO (CPEO) since 2017 and ESAC-accredited since 1995.
Broad benefits menu
Listed benefits include medical, vision, dental, 401(k), EAP and pet wellness.
Evidence: Benefits offered: Medical, Vision, Dental, 401(k), EAP, Pet wellness
Dedicated HR business partner
A dedicated HR business partner is listed, with employee support available 24/7 through ADP MyLife Advisors.
Evidence: Support channels: Dedicated HR business partner, ADP MyLife Advisors (employee support)
Weaknesses
Quote-only pricing
Price is quoted from workforce size and demographics, workers' compensation risk profile, and employee locations and compliance complexity; no rates are published.
Evidence: Pricing model: Quote only
Price at a glance
Pricing model
Price transparency
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Where it ranks
- #8 of 8PEO Services
Implementation and support
- Typical implementation
- Typically within a few weeks
About ADP, Inc.
- Founded
- 1949
- Headquarters
- Roseland, New Jersey, US
- Ownership
- Published
- Parent company
- ADP, Inc.
Official profiles
Products
Changelog
First published.
Data sources
Every value on this page links to its source below. Primary sources are the vendor's or authority's own pages.
- ADP, Inc. website: Totalsource · primary source, checked Oct 6, 2026
- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Automatic_Data_Processing · secondary source, checked Oct 5, 2026
- ADP, Inc. website: About adp · primary source, checked Oct 5, 2026