PAYROLL FOR EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS

Reliable payroll software for schools

Keep teaching front and center while we handle the back office. OnPay’s software simplifies payroll, streamlines HR, and makes delegation effortless, giving you more time to dedicate to planning. Best of all, we handle tax filings and payments at no extra cost.

INDUSTRY EXPERTISE

Focus on education, not payroll tasks

Managing payroll for a campus or school district shouldn’t drain your time or resources. With 30+ years of expertise, our full-service payroll software meets the unique needs of educational institutions. From simplifying tasks like federal, state, and local tax filings to ensuring seamless compliance with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). We automate the hard stuff so you can focus on what matters most – investing in your students, staff, and academic excellence.

FULL-SERVICE PAYROLL

Process payroll fast

  • Automated tax filings and payments – backed by our accuracy guarantee
  • Free account setup and migration included
  • Unlimited monthly pay runs and pay schedules
  • Expert customer support by phone, chat, or email
  • Calculate deductions for stipends, extra duty pay, union dues, or cafeteria plans
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CLIENT REVIEWS

“I’m a very small business which means I have to watch expenses. OnPay is on target with that as it’s a very functional tool for payroll as well as affordable. Their customer support is very responsive.”

— Snapology

OTHER FEATURES

Simple HR and benefits for schools

Team management

Enhance efficiency across your school. OnPay’s built-in HR tools empower educators to delegate tasks and collaborate effectively, helping your team stay focused and accomplish more.

Custom permissions

Grant your team the right level of access with ease. OnPay’s flexible permissions allow you to delegate payroll tasks to faculty members, ensuring secure, streamlined oversight at every level.

Affordable coverage

Offer your faculty benefits they’ll appreciate like 401(k), health insurance, and more. Everything integrates smoothly with payroll, and we take care of all the calculations for you.

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PRICING

Clear pricing – zero hidden fees

OnPay empowers educational institutions to manage payroll their way—without the extra fees. Get all the essential tools you need, starting at just $40 per month + $6 per employee.

  • Only charged for active faculty members
  • Employee self-service and self-onboarding
  • Deep software integrations with top accounting software Quickbooks and Xero
  • Keep employment records organized across all school locations

 

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LET’S DO THIS

Try the best payroll for education

Try OnPay out yourself to see how easy payroll and HR can be. To get started, just share a few basic details about your business. Our team of pros will set everything up and import your employees’ information for you.

Frequently asked questions about school payroll software

  • How much does it cost for me to run payroll for my school or educational institution?

    Great question! OnPay has a single monthly fee of $40 plus $6 per worker when running payroll. There are no pricing tiers or sneaky add-ons to keep you up at a night!

  • How long does it take to set up an account and start running payroll for my school?

    You can get set up super fast – we’ll just need some basic details so our team can help assist you with your setup.  And our in-house payroll experts will do all the heavy lifting — from setting up your dashboard to adding your clients and their employees. We’ll even enter any prior wages to make it easy to switch. And can have you up and running in a matter of days.

  • What if I have a combination of W-2 and 1099 workers I need to pay?

    Whether you have a mix of coaches or part-time faculty, paying your team shouldn’t be complicated — no matter who’s involved. We handle W-2 forms and 1099 filings at the end of the year. And if a worker goes a month without being paid through OnPay, you won’t be charged for them.

  • Does OnPay handle new hire reporting? (or take care of it for me?)

    OnPay reports new hires on your behalf to all fifty states, plus DC. New hire reporting is typically completed every Friday by the close of business.

  • Can OnPay deduct employee 401(k) contributions for retirement plans?

    Yes! Individual contributions can be directly deposited into an employee’s retirement account. You may have to complete a few steps with your 401k company — if you would like OnPay assist learn more in our help center.