{"id":16321,"date":"2026-04-13T16:40:41","date_gmt":"2026-04-13T11:10:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/befreeltd.com\/au\/?p=16321"},"modified":"2026-04-21T10:48:37","modified_gmt":"2026-04-21T05:18:37","slug":"payroll-pricing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/befreeltd.com\/au\/resources\/blogs\/payroll-pricing\/","title":{"rendered":"Payroll Pricing in Australia: Service Charges, Costs & Outsourcing Fees for Businesses"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Payroll management may appear simple when you have a small crew. However, when your business grows, payroll becomes increasingly complex. Employers must calculate salaries, manage PAYG withholding, make superannuation contributions, and submit payroll data to the Australian Taxation Office.<\/span><\/p>

Because of these duties, many businesses compare payroll pricing, outsourcing fees, and processing charges to choose the most cost-effective option. Understanding the cost of payroll per employee enables businesses to budget accurately while maintaining compliance.<\/span><\/p>

Payroll service prices in Australia are explained in this guide, along with charges, calculators, comparisons of outsourcing, and useful advice for small and medium-sized enterprises.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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What is Included in Payroll Services Pricing?\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPayroll is more than just paying employees. It includes tax compliance, reporting, and legislative requirements. Professional <\/span>payroll services<\/span><\/a> usually include:<\/span>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Payroll Service<\/b><\/td>\nWhat It Covers<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Salary Processing<\/span><\/td>\nGross salary calculations, overtime, bonuses, and deductions<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
PAYG Withholding<\/span><\/td>\nIncome tax deductions and reporting<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Superannuation<\/span><\/td>\nEmployer contributions and compliance<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
STP Reporting<\/span><\/td>\nSingle Touch Payroll submissions to ATO<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Payroll Reporting<\/span><\/td>\nPayslips, summaries, and year-end reports<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\nThese services ensure that employees are paid accurately while adhering to <\/span>ATO standards<\/span><\/a>.<\/span>\n\nPayroll data is also connected to accounting systems, helping businesses to keep accurate financial records.<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Common Payroll Services Pricing Models in Australia<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Payroll providers use various price models<\/span> based on employee quantity and service complexity.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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1. Per Employee Per Month (PEPM)\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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This pricing model charges a fixed fee for each employee processed in payroll every month. As your team grows, the total cost increases, but the cost per employee may reduce with higher volumes.<\/span><\/p>

Service Level<\/b><\/p><\/td>

Typical Cost (AUD)<\/b><\/p><\/td><\/tr>

Basic processing<\/span><\/p><\/td>

$6 \u2013 $10 per employee<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr>

Standard payroll<\/span><\/p><\/td>

$10 \u2013 $18 per employee<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr>

Fully managed payroll<\/span><\/p><\/td>

$18 \u2013 $35 per employee<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>

As your team grows, expands, total <\/span>payroll costs<\/b> rise, but per-employee costs may fall.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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2. Per Payslip Pricing<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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In this model, you pay based on the number of payslips generated. If employees are paid weekly or fortnightly, the total cost can be higher compared to monthly payroll.<\/span><\/p>

Payslip Type<\/b><\/p><\/td>

Typical Cost<\/b><\/p><\/td><\/tr>

Monthly payslip<\/span><\/p><\/td>

$4 \u2013 $7<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr>

Weekly payslip<\/span><\/p><\/td>

$5 \u2013 $9<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>

Example:<\/b>
<\/b>If you have 15 employees and pay $5 per pay slip:<\/span><\/p>