Payroll in minutes,
not hours
Simple, affordable payroll software for American small businesses. Choose Basic and file your own taxes, or go Full Service and let us handle everything.
Starting at $17/month + $4/employee · 30-day free trial · No credit card required
Average payroll run
Under 3 minutes
Two ways to run payroll.
You choose how involved to be.
Both plans include everything you need to pay your team accurately and on time. The difference is who handles the tax filings.
Basic Payroll
We calculate your payroll taxes and generate the forms. You submit the filings and payments yourself. Great if you already work with an accountant.
- You file your own payroll taxes
- We calculate everything for you
- All payroll forms generated
Full Service Payroll
We handle everything — payroll calculations, tax filings, deposits, and year-end W-2s. Completely hands-off payroll with a tax filing error guarantee.
- We file your taxes for you
- Tax filing error guarantee
- Year-end W-2 & 1099 filing included
Included in every plan
Whether you choose Basic or Full Service, you get all of these features from day one.
Run payroll in minutes
Enter hours, review, and submit. Our average payroll run takes under 3 minutes.
Free direct deposit
Pay employees directly to their bank accounts at no extra charge.
Multi-state payroll
Pay employees across multiple states with automatic tax calculations for each.
Employee self-service
Employees can view pay stubs, W-2s, and update their info from any device.
Unlimited payroll runs
Run payroll as often as you need — weekly, bi-weekly, semi-monthly, or monthly.
Contractor payments
Pay 1099 contractors alongside employees in the same payroll run.
Simple, transparent pricing
No setup fees. No hidden charges. Cancel anytime.
Basic Payroll
You handle the tax filings. We handle the calculations.
+ $4/employee
- Unlimited payroll runs
- Free direct deposit
- Multi-state payroll
- Employee self-service portal
- Contractor (1099) payments
- Payroll reports
- Time & Attendance add-on available
- USA-based support
Full Service Payroll
We handle everything — calculations AND tax filings.
+ $4/employee
- Everything in Basic Payroll
- Federal tax filings & deposits
- State tax filings & deposits
- Year-end W-2 & 1099 filing
- Tax filing error guarantee
- New hire reporting
- Garnishment management
- Priority support
All plans include a 30-day free trial. No credit card required to start.
Compare plans side by side
See exactly what's included in each plan.
Basic Payroll
$17/mo + $4/emp
Full Service
$37/mo + $4/emp
Enhance your payroll
Add these features to any payroll plan.
Add-on
Time & Attendance
Web and app clock-in/out with custom overtime rules. Syncs directly with payroll.
Add-on
HR Software
Paperless employee files, HR Compliance Center, and manager permissions.
Add-on
401(k) Plans
Offer retirement benefits to your employees with seamless payroll deduction.
What our customers say
Capterra Best Customer Support 2026
"I used to dread payroll day. Now I actually look forward to it. It takes me less than 5 minutes and I know the taxes are handled correctly."
Maria T.
Restaurant Owner
"Switching from ADP saved us over $300 a month. Patriot does everything we need and the support team is always there when we have questions."
James R.
Construction Company
"The Full Service option is worth every penny. I never have to worry about tax deadlines or penalties. It's completely hands-off."
Linda K.
Retail Shop Owner
Try Patriot Payroll free for 30 days
No credit card required. No contracts. Cancel anytime.