Patriot Payroll
Patriot Payroll Pricing
Patriot Payroll pricing from the vendor’s own pricing page: 2 plans, cost by headcount, and the extra fees to budget for.
- starting price
- $17/mo + $4/employee
Patriot Payroll plans
Basic Payroll
$4/employee/mo + $17/mo base
Monthly, in arrears
- Free direct deposit
- Unlimited payrolls
- Auto payroll
Full Service Payroll
$5/employee/mo + $37/mo base
Monthly, in arrears
- Federal, state and local tax filings and deposits
- Year-end filings (940, 941, W-2, W-3) at no extra fee
- Tax filing reliability guarantee
Price at a glance
Starting base fee
$17/mo
Starting price per employee
$4/employee/mo
Pricing model
Base fee + per employee
Price transparency
Published
Free trial
Yes
Free plan
No
Patriot Payroll cost by company size
- Basic Payroll$17/mo base + $4/employee/mo
- Full Service Payroll$37/mo base + $5/employee/mo
| Employees | Basic Payroll | Full Service Payroll |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $21/mo$756 over 3 yrs | $42/mo$1,512 over 3 yrs |
| 5 | $37/mo$1,332 over 3 yrs | $62/mo$2,232 over 3 yrs |
| 10 | $57/mo$2,052 over 3 yrs | $87/mo$3,132 over 3 yrs |
| 25 | $117/mo$4,212 over 3 yrs | $162/mo$5,832 over 3 yrs |
| 50 | $217/mo$7,812 over 3 yrs | $287/mo$10,332 over 3 yrs |
| 100 | $417/mo$15,012 over 3 yrs | $537/mo$19,332 over 3 yrs |
List prices before discounts and add-ons.
Extra and hidden costs
Implementation fee
NoneNo implementation fee is listed.
Time & Attendance add-on
$6 a month plus $2 per employee
HR Software add-on
$6 a month plus $2 per employee
Full Service
$12 a month for each additional state filed
Basic Payroll
Nominal 1099 e-filing fees
Is it worth the price?
6th percentilePatriot Payroll at $117/mo vs a category median of $199 (list price per month at 25 employees, 9 payroll software products with published prices).
At 25 employees, Patriot Payroll lists at $117 a month. Of the 9 payroll software products with published prices, 0 cost less and 8 cost more.
Price comparison
| Product | Starting price | Pricing model | Pricing details |
|---|---|---|---|
 | $17/mo + $4/employee/mo | Base fee + per employee | Patriot Payroll pricing |
 | $20/mo + $4/employee/mo | Base fee + per employee | SurePayroll plans and prices |
 | $39/mo + $5/employee/mo | Base fee + per employee | Paychex Flex plans and prices |
 | $35/mo + $6/employee/mo | Base fee + per employee | Square Payroll plans and prices |
 Gusto | $49/mo + $6/employee/mo | Base fee + per employee | What Gusto costs |
 | $50/mo + $7/employee/mo | Base fee + per employee | QuickBooks Payroll pricing |
Lowest published list price per month, cheapest first at 25 employees; quote-only products show no price.
Patriot Payroll price comparisons
Frequently asked questions
How much does Patriot Payroll cost?
Basic Payroll costs $17 a month plus $4 per worker paid, and Full Service costs $37 a month plus $5 per worker paid. New accounts get a 30-day trial, then 50% off for 3 months.
Is there a free version of Patriot Payroll?
No free tier. Patriot offers a 30-day free trial of all its software, then 50% off for 3 months.
What plans does Patriot Payroll offer?
Patriot Payroll lists 2 plans: Basic Payroll ($4/employee/mo + $17/mo base) and Full Service Payroll ($5/employee/mo + $37/mo base). List prices, before discounts and add-ons.
What do alternatives to Patriot Payroll cost?
At 25 employees Patriot Payroll lists at $117 a month; the lowest-priced alternatives compared here are SurePayroll ($120, $3 more), Paychex Flex ($164, $47 more), and Square Payroll ($185, $68 more), at list price.
Does Patriot Payroll require a contract?
No. Patriot Payroll does not require a long-term contract.
Who makes Patriot Payroll?
Patriot Payroll (payroll software) is sold by Patriot Software, founded in 2002 and headquartered in Canton, Ohio, US. Its plans and contract terms are set by Patriot Software; see the Patriot Software company profile for the products it sells and its ownership.
How much does Patriot Payroll cost per month?
On its lowest published plan ($17 plus $4 per head), Patriot Payroll comes to about $57 a month for 10 employees and $217 for 50, at list price before add-ons and taxes; the Full Service Payroll plan lists at $5/employee/mo + $37/mo base. How that compares across the category: What payroll software costs.
What does Patriot Payroll charge beyond the subscription?
Patriot Payroll lists 4 extra costs: Time & Attendance add-on, HR Software add-on, Full Service, and Basic Payroll.
Does Patriot Payroll charge an implementation fee?
No. Patriot Payroll states no implementation fee.
Is Patriot Payroll cheaper than OnPay?
Yes, at list price. For 25 employees Patriot Payroll comes to $117 a month against $199 for OnPay. Features, support and contract terms side by side: Patriot Payroll vs OnPay.
Get exact Patriot Payroll quotes for your team
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What changed
PricingPatriot Payroll added Full Service and Basic Payroll to its extra costs.
PublishedFirst published.