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Paychex Pricing (March 2026)
Starting from $39/mo
Prices verified March 16, 2026
How much does Paychex cost?
Paychex starts at $39/mo with 4 plans available.
Free TierNo
Starting Price$39/mo
Number of Plans4
Billing Cyclemonthly
Pricing Modelsubscription
All Plans
Essential
$39/mo
Billed monthly
- Basic payroll processing
- Tax filing
- Direct deposit
- Employee self-service
Most Popular
Select
$79/mo
Billed monthly
- Everything in Essential
- HR support
- Benefits administration
- Time tracking
- Reporting
Pro
$149/mo
Billed monthly
- Everything in Select
- Advanced analytics
- Performance management
- Recruitment tools
- Dedicated support
Enterprise
$299/mo
Billed monthly
- Everything in Pro
- Custom integrations
- Advanced compliance
- PEO services
- Priority support
Feature Breakdown by Plan
| Feature | Essential | Select | Pro | Enterprise |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic payroll processing | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Tax filing | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Direct deposit | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Employee self-service | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Everything in Essential | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| HR support | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Benefits administration | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Time tracking | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Reporting | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Everything in Select | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ |
| Advanced analytics | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ |
| Performance management | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ |
| Recruitment tools | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ |
| Dedicated support | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ |
| Everything in Pro | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ |
| Custom integrations | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ |
| Advanced compliance | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ |
| PEO services | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ |
| Priority support | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ |
Team Cost Calculator
Estimated monthly costs based on team size (price per user × team members):
| Team Size | Essential | Select | Pro | Enterprise |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 users | $195/mo | $395/mo | $745/mo | $1,495/mo |
| 10 users | $390/mo | $790/mo | $1,490/mo | $2,990/mo |
| 25 users | $975/mo | $1,975/mo | $3,725/mo | $7,475/mo |
| 50 users | $1,950/mo | $3,950/mo | $7,450/mo | $14,950/mo |
Is Paychex Worth It?
4.2/5 from 2,847 reviews
There is no free tier, but most paid plans include a trial period.
Paid plans range from $39/mo (Essential) to $299/mo (Enterprise). Most users pick the Select plan.
Best for: Small businesses managing their first employees, Companies needing integrated payroll and HR solutions, Businesses requiring compliance support across multiple jurisdictions. Keep in mind: pricing information not transparent upfront.
Paychex Pros & Cons
Pros
- All-in-one platform integrating payroll, HR, benefits, and compliance
- Automated data syncing eliminates duplicate entry and reduces errors
- Dedicated support including payroll specialists and HR business partners
- Real-time data access and labor analytics for informed decision-making
- Mobile app mirrors desktop experience for flexibility
- Scalable solution that grows with your business
- Comprehensive tax compliance across multiple jurisdictions
Cons
- Pricing information not transparent upfront
- May be complex for very small businesses with simple needs
- Limited integration details available publicly
- Higher cost compared to basic payroll-only solutions
Frequently Asked Questions
Paychex starts at $39/mo, billed monthly. There are 4 plans available.
No, Paychex does not currently offer a free plan, though most paid plans include a trial period.
The most affordable paid plan is Essential at $39/mo.
With a 4.2/5 rating from 2,847 reviews, Paychex is well-regarded. Best for: Small businesses managing their first employees, Companies needing integrated payroll and HR solutions, Businesses requiring compliance support across multiple jurisdictions.
Paychex bills monthly. The pricing model is subscription.
Paychex offers 4 plans: Essential, Select, Pro, Enterprise.