How much does Paylocity cost in 2026?
Paylocity uses a custom quote-based pricing model rather than fixed public tiers, with rates negotiated based on employees + modules, integrations, and support needs. Paylocity publishes 3 plans (Payroll & Tax, HCM Bundle, Premium HCM) but no list prices, so SaaS Price Hub cannot verify an entry cost without a sales conversation. Pricing is currently under review.
Pricing under review
What are all the Paylocity pricing tiers?
Paylocity publishes 3 plans:
- •Payroll & Tax: $4/month ($4/month billed annually) — reference per employee/mo (custom-quoted); direct deposit, tax filing, W-2/1099 handling, mobile self-service
- •HCM Bundle: $8/month ($8/month billed annually) — reference per employee/mo; adds core HR, benefits admin, time & labor, performance
- •Premium HCM: $15/month ($15/month billed annually) — reference per employee/mo; adds recruiting/ATS, onboarding, learning, employee engagement, advanced analytics
How often does Paylocity change its pricing?
SaaS Price Hub has recorded no tracked list-price change for Paylocity in the last 12 months. Prices are re-checked against the vendor daily and any move is logged.
Full Paylocity price historyWhere can I find Paylocity's official pricing page?
Paylocity publishes its own pricing at www.paylocity.com/our-products/pricing.
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Quick facts about Paylocity pricing
- Key limit metric
- Employees + modules
- Free trial
- No separate trial
- Enterprise pricing
- Available (custom quote)
- Native currency
- USD
- Category
- HR & People
Who is Paylocity best for?
In other words, Paylocity is worth it for US-based mid-market companies (50-1,000 employees) that need payroll + HR + benefits + basic talent in one platform — particularly if you value modern mobile UX and employee-engagement features that ADP lacks. Payroll & Tax covers core payroll processing; HCM Bundle adds HR + benefits + time; Premium HCM adds recruiting + onboarding + engagement + analytics. Moderate learning curve (typical 4-8 week implementation). Native integrations with QuickBooks, Xero, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics, ZipRecruiter, LinkedIn Talent. Downside: opaque pricing (quote-based, real contracts $500-$15K+/mo), US-only (no international payroll), and admin experience feels dated compared to Rippling/BambooHR.
What is Paylocity not for?
Modern mid-market alternative with better UX? Pick Rippling or HiBob. SMB (<50 employees) simpler payroll? Gusto or QuickBooks Payroll. Enterprise (1,000+ employees)? Workday HCM or ADP Workforce Now. International + global payroll? Deel or Remote.
Sources
Pricing under review.
Paylocity plans
| Plan | Monthly | Annual | Key limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Payroll & Tax | 4 | 4 | reference per employee/mo (custom-quoted); direct deposit, tax filing, W-2/1099 handling, mobile self-service |
| HCM Bundle | 8 | 8 | reference per employee/mo; adds core HR, benefits admin, time & labor, performance |
| Premium HCM | 15 | 15 | reference per employee/mo; adds recruiting/ATS, onboarding, learning, employee engagement, advanced analytics |
Answer generated from SaaS Price Hub's daily-verified pricing tracker. Last updated September 22, 2026.
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