SurePayroll
Full-service SMB payroll with Paychex behind it.
From $29/mo + $7/worker
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Bottom line
Full-service small-business payroll. Small Business is $29/mo plus $7 per worker.
Stands out for: A $29 base with tax filing in the product, plus a $9.99/mo add-on for extra states.
Watch out for: Free months are a promo, not a numbered trial. Multi-state payroll is $9.99/mo extra. Nanny plan is $39/mo.
Overview
SurePayroll is full-service US payroll for small businesses. Small Business is $29 per month plus $7 per worker, with the first state included. Extra states are $9.99 per month. A Nanny and Household plan is $39 per month and includes one employee. Tax filing and deposits are part of the product. Promo banners offer free months at signup. Those are not a numbered free trial.
Small US employers pick SurePayroll to stop filing federal and state payroll taxes by hand. There is no numbered day-count trial. This is US small-business payroll, not an HCM suite and not an ATS. If you already live in QuickBooks, compare that bundle. Buying is self-serve from the published plans.
Who it's for
Best for
- US small employers that want full-service taxes
- Single-state teams starting at $29 plus $7 per worker
- Households paying a nanny on the $39 plan
- Owners who will add $9.99 for a second state
Not ideal for
- Companies that need a global EOR
- Teams that want a 14-day labeled trial
Key features
Full-service payroll. Pay employees and contractors with tax calc baked in.
Tax filings. Federal/state deposits and filings handled on the full-service plan.
Year-end forms. W-2 and 1099 production for filing season (fees may apply).
Pricing
| Plan | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Small Business | $29/mo | Plus $7 per worker, first state included |
| Nanny and Household | $39/mo | Includes one employee |
| Multi-state add-on | $9.99/mo | Added to Small Business |
Small Business is $29/mo + $7/worker, first state included. Multi-state add-on $9.99/mo. Nanny and Household is $39/mo including one employee. Promo free months are not a numbered trial. Confirm current terms on the vendor site.
Checked 19 Sep 2026. Vendors change prices without notice.
Is SurePayroll expensive?
SurePayroll starts at $29/mo + $7/worker. We list 47 payroll tools in total. 2 have a free tier, and those with a public price typically start around $40 a month.
- 28 quote-based
- 2 free tier
- 13 public price
Worked out automatically from every payroll listing, so it updates as the directory changes.
Pros and cons
Pros
- $29/mo plus $7 per worker
- Full-service tax filing
- Extra state only $9.99/mo
Cons
- Promo months are not a numbered trial
- US small business only
- Per-worker fees on every run
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How SurePayroll compares
See all SurePayroll alternatives, with what each one does differently and a head to head for every pairing.
| Tool | Free tier | From | MCP | API | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | – | $29/mo + $7/worker | – | – | |
| | – | $17/mo + $4/worker | – | – | Compare |
| | – | $49/mo | ✓ | ✓ | Compare |
| | – | $88/mo + $6.50/employee | – | – | Compare |
| | – | $40/mo + $6/employee | – | – | Compare |
$17/mo + $4/worker
Lower $17 plus $4 per worker if you will do more payroll work yourself.
$49/mo MCP API
People platform if you want benefits and HR beside payday.
$88/mo + $6.50/employee
Payroll inside QuickBooks if the books already live there.
$40/mo + $6/employee
Wave payroll at $40 plus $6 if you already invoice in Wave.
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