OnPay
OnPay Pricing
OnPay pricing from the vendor’s own pricing page: 4 plans, cost by headcount, and the extra fees to budget for.
- starting price
- $49/mo + $6/employee
OnPay plans
Payroll Essentials
$6/employee/mo + $49/mo base
Monthly
- Unlimited pay runs and multi-state payroll
- Federal, state, and local tax filings included
- Pay W-2 and 1099 workers
Bundle: Payroll Essentials + Time Tracking + HR
$10/employee/mo + $70/mo base
Monthly
- Discounted bundle (list $79 base + $12/worker)
- Popular for businesses with hourly employees
Bundle: Payroll Essentials + HR + Compliance Resources + Live HR Support
$7/employee/mo + $120/mo base
Monthly
- Discounted bundle (list $139 base + $8/worker)
- Popular for businesses with salaried employees
Bundle: Payroll Essentials + Time Tracking + HR + Compliance Resources + Live HR Support
$10/employee/mo + $130/mo base
Monthly
- Discounted bundle (list $154 base + $12/worker)
- Popular for growing businesses
Price at a glance
Starting base fee
$49/mo
Starting price per employee
$6/employee/mo
Pricing model
Base fee + per employee
Price transparency
Published
Free trial
Yes
OnPay cost by company size
- Payroll Essentials$49/mo base + $6/employee/mo
- Bundle: Payroll Essentials + Time Tracking + HR$70/mo base + $10/employee/mo
- Bundle: Payroll Essentials + HR + Compliance Resources + Live HR Support$120/mo base + $7/employee/mo
- Bundle: Payroll Essentials + Time Tracking + HR + Compliance Resources + Live HR Support$130/mo base + $10/employee/mo
| Employees | Payroll Essentials | Bundle: Payroll Essentials + Time Tracking + HR | Bundle: Payroll Essentials + HR + Compliance Resources + Live HR Support | Bundle: Payroll Essentials + Time Tracking + HR + Compliance Resources + Live HR Support |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $55/mo$1,980 over 3 yrs | $80/mo$2,880 over 3 yrs | $127/mo$4,572 over 3 yrs | $140/mo$5,040 over 3 yrs |
| 5 | $79/mo$2,844 over 3 yrs | $120/mo$4,320 over 3 yrs | $155/mo$5,580 over 3 yrs | $180/mo$6,480 over 3 yrs |
| 10 | $109/mo$3,924 over 3 yrs | $170/mo$6,120 over 3 yrs | $190/mo$6,840 over 3 yrs | $230/mo$8,280 over 3 yrs |
| 25 | $199/mo$7,164 over 3 yrs | $320/mo$11,520 over 3 yrs | $295/mo$10,620 over 3 yrs | $380/mo$13,680 over 3 yrs |
| 50 | $349/mo$12,564 over 3 yrs | $570/mo$20,520 over 3 yrs | $470/mo$16,920 over 3 yrs | $630/mo$22,680 over 3 yrs |
| 100 | $649/mo$23,364 over 3 yrs | $1,070/mo$38,520 over 3 yrs | $820/mo$29,520 over 3 yrs | $1,130/mo$40,680 over 3 yrs |
List prices before discounts and add-ons.
Extra and hidden costs
Implementation fee
NoneNo implementation fee is listed.
HR
+$15 base and $2 per worker a month
Time Tracking
+$15 base and $4 per worker a month
Compliance Resources
+$10 base a month
Live HR Support
+$65 base a month
Benefits
You pay plan premiums only
Is it worth the price?
56th percentileOnPay at $199/mo — the category median (list price per month at 25 employees, 9 payroll software products with published prices).
At 25 employees, OnPay lists at $199 a month. Of the 9 payroll software products with published prices, 4 cost less, 1 cost the same and 3 cost more.
Price comparison
| Product | Starting price | Pricing model | Pricing details |
|---|---|---|---|
 | $17/mo + $4/employee/mo | Base fee + per employee | Patriot Payroll pricing |
 | $39/mo + $5/employee/mo | Base fee + per employee | Paychex Flex pricing |
 | $35/mo + $6/employee/mo | Base fee + per employee | What Square Payroll costs |
 | $49/mo + $6/employee/mo (Payroll Essentials plan) | Base fee + per employee | OnPay pricing |
 Gusto | $49/mo + $6/employee/mo | Base fee + per employee | What Gusto costs |
 | $50/mo + $7/employee/mo | Base fee + per employee | What QuickBooks Payroll costs |
Lowest published list price per month, cheapest first at 25 employees; quote-only products show no price.
OnPay price comparisons
Frequently asked questions
Is there a free trial?
Yes. OnPay offers one month free.
What plans does OnPay offer?
OnPay lists 4 plans: Payroll Essentials ($6/employee/mo + $49/mo base), Bundle: Payroll Essentials + Time Tracking + HR ($10/employee/mo + $70/mo base), Bundle: Payroll Essentials + HR + Compliance Resources + Live HR Support ($7/employee/mo + $120/mo base), and Bundle: Payroll Essentials + Time Tracking + HR + Compliance Resources + Live HR Support ($10/employee/mo + $130/mo base). List prices, before discounts and add-ons.
What do alternatives to OnPay cost?
At 25 employees OnPay lists at $199 a month; the lowest-priced alternatives compared here are Patriot Payroll ($117, $82 less), Paychex Flex ($164, $35 less), and Square Payroll ($185, $14 less), at list price.
Who makes OnPay?
OnPay (payroll software) is sold by OnPay, LLC, founded in 2011 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. Its plans and contract terms are set by OnPay, LLC; see the OnPay, LLC company profile for the products it sells and its ownership.
How much does OnPay cost per month?
On the Payroll Essentials plan ($49 plus $6 per head), OnPay comes to about $109 a month for 10 employees and $349 for 50, at list price before add-ons and taxes; the Bundle: Payroll Essentials + Time Tracking + HR plan lists at $10/employee/mo + $70/mo base. How that compares across the category: What payroll software costs.
What does OnPay charge beyond the subscription?
OnPay lists 4 extra costs: Time Tracking, Compliance Resources, Live HR Support, and Benefits.
Does OnPay charge an implementation fee?
No. OnPay states no implementation fee.
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