Employer guide
What this means for payroll costs
Payroll costs depend on the number of employees, how often staff are paid, the level of HMRC and pension support required, and whether the service is basic processing or fully managed payroll administration.
Employers should compare quotes based on the full monthly service, not only the headline per-employee price. Setup, corrections, additional reports, year-end work, pension submissions, and extra pay runs can all change the real cost.
Basic payroll support£25-£100/month
Managed payroll service£100-£400/month
Complex payroll supportCustom quote
What to check before choosing a provider
- Whether HMRC RTI submissions and year-end tasks are included.
- Whether pension assessment and contribution files are included.
- How much extra employees, corrections, reports, and additional runs cost.
- What payroll software is used and how data is transferred.
- How quickly the provider responds near payroll deadlines.