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Payroll Pay your team, with every detail covered

Run payroll seamlessly

Pay your entire team — full-time employees or contractors — with unlimited pay runs per month. Set salary, hourly, or custom payouts.

Add your team easily

Let team members onboard themselves to save you from manually entering all their details.

Automate payday

Set up a reliable schedule your team can count on, and process one-off payments whenever needed.

Process payroll quickly

Eligible businesses can run payroll just two business days before payday for less waiting and more flexibility.

Give your team faster access to funds

Eligible team members who use Cash App in qualifying states can access their pay two days in advance.

“If I'm out of town on a Monday, I can still run Square Payroll on my phone and just send the checks to my manager to print, which is huge. And I won't have to bring my computer with me, which is nice.”

Nate Hoops

Phodega

Chicago, IL

Bring precision to every paycheck

Payroll connects with other Square tools and third-party apps so you can pay your team from a single system with all the right details.

Import timecards

Easily import timecards from your point of sale or Square Team app directly into payroll.

Track tips and commissions

Calculate tips and commissions automatically and import them into your payroll run.

Understand labor costs

Access deeper insights about labor costs to make smarter staffing decisions.

Stay connected with your team

Your team can use the Square Team app to view estimated earnings and pay stubs.

Automate tax filings

Square uses the tax information you provide to files with state and local agencies on schedule to help you stay on top of compliance.

Take care of calculations and filings

Square calculates, withholds, and files both federal and state payroll taxes for you.

Get ahead of tax season

Every January, Square generates and files W-2s and Form 1099-NECs for your team for the prior tax year.

Handle taxes in multiple states

For each state or tax jurisdiction where you process payroll, Square will remit your tax payments and complete filings to the applicable tax agency.

Report new hires

When you add an employee to payroll, Square can report new hires to your state automatically.

Provide more benefits with optional add-ons

Once you set up payroll, you can give staff more benefits with our partners from Square Dashboard.

Health insurance

Offer medical, dental, and vision insurance with easy enrollment through our partner, SimplyInsured.

Retirement benefits

Offer 401(k) retirement benefits to support your employees’ futures with our partner, Guideline.

Workers’ compensation

Protect your business and provide compensation for work-related injuries with our partner, NEXT.

Pricing to fit your team

Full-service payroll

A complete payroll solution for businesses with W-2 employees and contractors.

$35/mo.

+ $6 per month per payee

Contractor-only payroll

A more lightweight payroll option for businesses only paying contractors.

$0/mo.

+ $6 per month per payee

Full-service payroll

A complete payroll solution for businesses with W-2 employees and contractors.

$35/mo.

+ $6 per month per payee

Contractor-only payroll

A more lightweight payroll option for businesses only paying contractors.

$0/mo.

+ $6 per month per payee

More ways to manage staff with Square

Lead your team

Take care of onboarding and training, manage access, set permissions, and review team activity.

Schedule shifts

Let your team set their availability so you can create and publish schedules to keep everyone on the same page.

More ways to manage staff with Square

Lead your team

Take care of onboarding and training, manage access, set permissions, and review team activity.

Schedule shifts

Let your team set their availability so you can create and publish schedules to keep everyone on the same page.

FAQ

  • How does payroll integrate with my Square Point of Sale system?

    Square Point of Sale makes it easy to track your team’s time, tips, and schedules. You can directly import all timecards, tips, and commissions directly into payroll to save time and pay your team accurately.

  • How much does payroll cost?

    There are two pricing options: Full-service payroll at $35 per month plus $6 per month per person paid, and contractor-only payroll at $6 per month per person paid. There are no long-term contracts or hidden fees, and you can process unlimited pay runs per month.

  • Can I pay both employees and contractors?

    Yes, you can pay both W-2 employees and 1099 contractors from the same system. You can handle hourly, salary, or custom payment amounts with ease.

  • What tax services are included?

    Payroll handles tax filings for you, including quarterly and yearly filings. We also support multistate payroll and help you stay compliant with changing tax regulations.

  • How fast can I pay my employees?

    With two-day direct deposit, qualifying businesses can run payroll up to two business days before the pay date. Learn more. Eligible employees¹ can also receive their pay in Cash App two calendar days early for free, or in their traditional bank account with a 1.75% fee.

  • Do I need a long-term contract?

    No, there are no long-term contracts required. You can cancel payroll at any time.

  • Can I run payroll from my phone?

    Yes, you can manage your team and run payroll anytime, from anywhere, with the Square Team app. This gives you the flexibility to handle payroll even when you're not at your computer.

Get your next payday on the books

¹Applies to eligible team members who use Cash App in qualifying states.