Square Payroll
Square Payroll Pricing
Square Payroll pricing from the vendor’s own pricing page: 2 plans, cost by headcount, and the extra fees to budget for.
- starting price
- $35/mo + $6/employee
Square Payroll plans
Full-service payroll
$6/employee/mo + $35/mo base
Monthly, per person paid; no long-term contract
- Federal and state tax payments and filings
- Multi-state payroll, auto payroll and off-cycle runs
- Tip import, overtime and labor-cost reports
Contractor-only payroll
$6/contractor/mo
Monthly, per contractor paid; no base fee
- Pay by direct deposit, check or Cash App
- Form 1099-NEC filing and digital delivery
- Time card import from Square POS or the Team App
Price at a glance
Starting base fee
$35/mo
Starting price per employee
$6/employee/mo
Pricing model
Base fee + per employee
Price transparency
Published
Contract term
Monthly
Square Payroll cost by company size
- Payroll Software: published starting price$35/mo base + $6/employee/mo
| Employees | Payroll Software: published starting price |
|---|---|
| 1 | $41/mo$1,476 over 3 yrs |
| 5 | $65/mo$2,340 over 3 yrs |
| 10 | $95/mo$3,420 over 3 yrs |
| 25 | $185/mo$6,660 over 3 yrs |
| 50 | $335/mo$12,060 over 3 yrs |
| 100 | $635/mo$22,860 over 3 yrs |
The published starting price only: plan tiers, add-ons and other products are quoted on top.
Extra and hidden costs
Implementation fee
NoneNo implementation fee is listed.
Paper W-2 and 1099 mailing
$3 per mailed form a year, only if you opt in
Tax form amendments
Paid service, priced by estimate for each case
Workers' compensation
Pay-as-you-go policy from NEXT Insurance, quoted per business
Health insurance (SimplyInsured)
Premiums, with the employer paying at least 50%; not offered in HI, MN, ND, SD, VT or DC
401(k) (Vestwell)
Most popular plan $125 a month + $8 per participating employee; participants pay from 0.2% a year
Early pay to a debit card
1.75% of net pay, paid by the employee (free with Cash App)
Is it worth the price?
39th percentileSquare Payroll at $185/mo vs a category median of $199 (list price per month at 25 employees, 9 payroll software products with published prices).
At 25 employees, Square Payroll lists at $185 a month. Of the 9 payroll software products with published prices, 3 cost less and 5 cost more.
Price comparison
| Product | Starting price | Pricing model | Pricing details |
|---|---|---|---|
 | $17/mo + $4/employee/mo | Base fee + per employee | What Patriot Payroll costs |
 | $20/mo + $4/employee/mo | Base fee + per employee | What SurePayroll costs |
 | $39/mo + $5/employee/mo | Base fee + per employee | Paychex Flex pricing |
 | $35/mo + $6/employee/mo | Base fee + per employee | Square Payroll pricing |
 Gusto | $49/mo + $6/employee/mo | Base fee + per employee | Gusto plans and prices |
 | $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.
Square Payroll price comparisons
Frequently asked questions
How much does Square Payroll cost per month?
Full-service payroll costs $35 a month plus $6 for each person paid that month. Contractor-only payroll costs $6 per contractor paid, with no base fee.
What does Square Payroll cost for 10 employees?
At 10 people paid, full-service payroll costs $95 a month, or $1,140 a year at list price. Benefits, workers' comp and paper forms are extra.
Does Square Payroll cost less than ADP?
Square publishes its price: $35 a month plus $6 per person paid. ADP does not publish prices for its RUN payroll packages and quotes each business, so ask ADP for a written quote at your headcount and compare it with Square's list price.
What extra fees does Square Payroll charge?
Mailing paper W-2s or 1099s costs $3 per form a year. Tax form amendments are quoted per case. Health insurance, a Vestwell 401(k) and NEXT workers' comp are billed by those partners. Employees who take early pay to a debit card pay 1.75% of net pay.
Is there a setup fee or a contract?
No. Setup is free, billing starts when you pay your first employee, and there is no long-term contract, so you can cancel anytime.
Does Square Payroll charge a fee for contractors?
Yes. Each contractor paid in a month costs $6, whether on the contractor-only plan or alongside employees on full-service payroll.
What plans does Square Payroll offer?
Square Payroll lists 2 plans: Full-service payroll ($6/employee/mo + $35/mo base) and Contractor-only payroll ($6/contractor/mo). List prices, before discounts and add-ons.
What do alternatives to Square Payroll cost?
At 25 employees Square Payroll lists at $185 a month; the lowest-priced alternatives compared here are Patriot Payroll ($117, $68 less), SurePayroll ($120, $65 less), and Paychex Flex ($164, $21 less), at list price.
What does Square Payroll charge beyond the subscription?
Square Payroll lists 6 extra costs: Paper W-2 and 1099 mailing, Tax form amendments, Workers' compensation, Health insurance, 401, and 1 more.
Is Square Payroll cheaper than Gusto?
Yes, at list price. For 25 employees Square Payroll comes to $185 a month against $199 for Gusto. Features, support and contract terms side by side: Square Payroll vs Gusto.
Get exact Square Payroll quotes for your team
List prices are a starting point. Type your headcount in the calculator for an estimate, then answer up to 5 quick questions to see Square Payroll beside the 2 alternatives that fit you best; if a provider works with us, you can ask it for an exact quote.
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