QuickBooks Payroll
Intuit payroll for teams already living in QuickBooks.
From $88/mo + $6.50/employee Free trial
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Bottom line
US payroll inside QuickBooks. Workforce Payroll plus Simple Start is $88/mo plus $6.50 per employee.
Stands out for: Full-service tax filing next to the books you already keep in QuickBooks, with optional Payroll AI prep.
Watch out for: The $88 figure is the regular bundle, not the 50 percent intro. Per-employee fees stack on top. Background checks via Checkr start at $29.99 per report.
Overview
QuickBooks Payroll runs US payday, tax filing, direct deposit, and 1099 e-file inside Intuit's books. Workforce Payroll bundled with Simple Start is $88 per month plus $6.50 per employee. Essentials bundle is $125 plus $6.50. Premium bundle is $203 plus $10 per employee. A 50 percent intro for three months is advertised and is not the ongoing rate. Next-day or same-day deposit depends on the bundle. Auto payroll for salaried direct deposit is included.
Small US employers pick it to stop exporting hours into a separate payroll vendor. Payroll AI is pitched to collect time and flag anomalies. Benefits, workers' comp, and 401(k) are add-on marketplaces. There is no numbered day count on the free try. This is US payroll, not an ATS. If you are not in QuickBooks already, the bundle may be more accounting than you need.
Who it's for
Best for
- US SMBs already on QuickBooks Online
- Owners who want ADP-style tax filing without leaving Intuit
- Teams adding 401(k) and health benefits later
- Companies that will pay $6.50 per employee on top of $88
Not ideal for
- Employers outside the US
- Teams that skip Intuit as the system of record
Key features
Full-service payroll. Run pay and direct deposit from the same stack as your books.
Tax filing. Federal and state payroll tax calc, deposit, and filing on paid tiers.
QuickBooks sync. Wage and tax entries land in QuickBooks without a manual bridge.
Pricing
| Plan | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Workforce Payroll plus Simple Start | $88/mo | Plus $6.50 per employee, intro 50 percent off for 3 months is $44 |
| Essentials bundle | $125/mo | Plus $6.50 per employee |
| Premium | $203/mo | Plus $10 per employee |
Workforce Payroll + Simple Start is $88/mo + $6.50/employee (intro 50% off for 3 months is $44). Essentials bundle $125 + $6.50. Premium $203 + $10/employee. The starting price is the regular rate, not the intro. Try-free is offered without a printed day count. Confirm current terms on the vendor site.
Checked 19 Sep 2026. Vendors change prices without notice.
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Is QuickBooks Payroll expensive?
QuickBooks Payroll starts at $88/mo + $6.50/employee. 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
- $88/mo plus $6.50 per employee
- Full-service US tax filing
- Lives next to QuickBooks books
Cons
- Intro 50% off is temporary
- Per-employee fees on every plan
- US-only payroll
Integrations
QuickBooks Checkr Allstate Vestwell
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How QuickBooks Payroll compares
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| Tool | Free tier | From | MCP | API | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | – | $88/mo + $6.50/employee | – | – | |
| | – | $49/mo | ✓ | ✓ | Compare |
| | – | $17/mo + $4/worker | – | – | Compare |
| | – | $29/mo + $7/worker | – | – | Compare |
| | – | Sales-quoted | – | – | Compare |
$49/mo MCP API
People-first payroll if you don't already live in QuickBooks.
$17/mo + $4/worker
Cheaper US payroll from $17 plus $4 per worker.
$29/mo + $7/worker
Full-service small-business payroll from $29 plus $7 per worker.
Sales-quoted
ADP small-business payroll if you want that tax network instead.
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