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AUTOMATED TAX FILINGS AND PAYMENTS

Full-service payroll, with a real pro when you need one.

Payroll and taxes, handled

All calculations, automated
Wages, withholdings, deductions, and everything else, built by experts so you don’t have to be one.
Federal, state, and local taxes
Filings and payments in every state where you pay workers, including quarterly, annual, and year-end W-2s and 1099s.
Error-free guarantee
If there’s ever an error, our team will handle everything to make it right.

A real payroll pro picks up

Phone, chat, or email, Monday to Friday, 9am to 8pm ET
A 100% US-based team, trained in-house on payroll and compliance
No support paywalls, at one employee or 100+

Built for how your business pays:

W-2 Employees1099 ContractorsMulti-state teamsNonprofitsAgricultureOBBBA Payroll

FREE SETUP AND DATA MIGRATION

Sit back, relax, and leave setup to us.

Our team sets up your account. You share a few details, and we walk you through your first pay run.

What we handle

Finalizing account, company, and tax setup
Migrating employee data and prior wages, if switching
A walkthrough of your first pay run
Expert support to help you run with confidence

What you provide

Business and tax details (IDs and rates)
Authorization for OnPay to handle your tax filings
Bank account for payroll
Prior payroll reports, if switching mid-year

CLEAR PRICING

More included. Clear pricing. No surprises.

When you start with our Payroll Essentials base plan, you get more value-packed features than with any other provider.

Payroll Essentials

$49

base

+ $6 per worker, per month

Setup, data migration, and expert support included. No surprise fees.

Included with OnPay	Often extra with other providers
Free setup and data migration	Setup fees, or expert setup only on top-tier plans
Multi-state payroll at no extra cost	Hefty fees or upgrades for multi-state
Unlimited pay runs and schedules	Per-pay-run or off-cycle fees
Year-end filings and free self-print W-2s and 1099s	Year-end form and filing fees
Special payroll needs supported (943 filings, garnishments, OBBB reporting)	Industry needs left to add-ons, or not supported
Expert support by phone, chat, and email for every client	Support tiers or long call queues
No fees for integrations or benefits plan administration	Integration and add-on fees

Recognized by experts who review small business software

G2

#1 Payroll, Summer 2026 Results Index

PCMag

2026
Best Value

CNBC

Best for Comprehensive Features

Forbes

Best for Multi-state Payroll

USA Today

Best for Combined HR, Benefits & Payroll

Capterra

Best Value for Payroll and HR

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From businesses like yours

Financial consulting

Straightforward pricing

“We left Gusto after several errors and because they were always doubling our monthly fee! OnPay has transparent pricing, excellent customer service, and the switch was simple.”

– Raven P., Financial Planner, Vashon Island Professionals

Medical Practice

Responsive support

“After five years with Paychex and their 20% annual cost increases, I switched to OnPay and haven’t had a single issue. It’s easy, inexpensive, and their support is great.”

– Andrew D., Owner/Manager, Andrew Dao, PLC

Religious organization

User-friendly

“OnPay is easier to use and better priced than QuickBooks. I’m finally able to do what I need without constantly reaching out for help, which was always a challenge before switching.”

– David D., Lead Pastor, Hope Community Church

STILL DECIDING?

Tools to help you decide.

Is it time to switch?

Find out in less than 60 seconds whether it’s time to switch payroll software.

Take the quiz

Year-end checklist

Get everything you need to close out 2026 payroll and HR tasks on a high note.

Download the checklist

Compliance guide

Track 2027 federal and state updates for minimum wage, unemployment, and more.

Check your state

Client success

See why Level switched their payroll software to OnPay and never looked back.

Payroll

Hire and pay W-2 and 1099 workers accurately

HR

Streamline your team, documents, and tasks

Time Tracking

Track hours, overtime, breaks, and PTO

Benefits

Offer competitive benefits at an affordable price

Compliance

Stay on top of shifting legal requirements

Live HR Support

Handle complex HR questions with expert guidance

Upcoming webinars & product demos

LET’S DO THIS

Accurate payroll, with real people behind it.

Your best payroll decision for 2027 starts here.

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Why businesses choose OnPay

Why businesses choose OnPay

Why businesses choose OnPay

Why businesses choose OnPay

Your best payroll decision for 2027 starts here.

AUTOMATED TAX FILINGS AND PAYMENTS

Full-service payroll, with a real pro when you need one.

Payroll and taxes, handled

A real payroll pro picks up

FREE SETUP AND DATA MIGRATION

Sit back, relax, and leave setup to us.

What we handle

What you provide

CLEAR PRICING

More included. Clear pricing. No surprises.

Payroll Essentials

$49

G2

#1 Payroll, Summer 2026 Results Index

PCMag

2026Best Value

CNBC

Best for Comprehensive Features

Forbes

Best for Multi-state Payroll

USA Today

Best for Combined HR, Benefits & Payroll

Capterra

Best Value for Payroll and HR

From businesses like yours

Straightforward pricing

Responsive support

User-friendly

STILL DECIDING?

Tools to help you decide.

Is it time to switch?

Year-end checklist

Compliance guide

Client success

Everything else you can do with OnPay

Payroll

HR

Time Tracking

Benefits

Compliance

Live HR Support

Upcoming webinars & product demos

See Why OnPay is Ranked #1 for Payroll: Live Product Demo

Switch with Confidence: Your best payroll decision for 2027

2026 Payroll Must-Dos: How to close out the year right

LET’S DO THIS

Accurate payroll, with real people behind it.

2026
Best Value