In Texas, most payroll service projects cost between $300 and $3,000 per year, with a typical price near $1,000. Local labour, permits and materials move the final price, so treat the range below as a planning guide.
Typical payroll service cost
$300 – $3,000
per year · typical $1,000
A general planning range, not a quotation.
Payroll service cost breakdown
- DIY payroll software$200 – $600typical $400
- Full-service payroll$500 – $1,500typical $900
- Enterprise with HR$1,500 – $3,000typical $2,000
At a glance
- Typical range$300 – $3,000
- Unitper year
- Cities covered91
What Payroll Services costs
Full-service payroll includes processing payroll, tax filing, and employee deposits. Costs range from $300–$3,000 per year depending on employee count and payroll frequency. Additional fees may apply for benefits administration or HR support.
By city in Texas
- Abilene
- Allen
- Amarillo
- Arlington
- Atascocita
- Austin
- Baytown
- Beaumont
- Bedford
- Brownsville
- Bryan
- Burleson
- Carrollton
- Cedar Hill
- Cedar Park
- Channelview
- College Station
- Conroe
- Coppell
- Corpus Christi
- Dallas
- DeSoto
- Denton
- Duncanville
- Edinburg
- El Paso
- Euless
- Farmers Branch
- Flower Mound
- Fort Worth
- Friendswood
- Frisco
- Galveston
- Garland
- Georgetown
- Grand Prairie
- Grapevine
- Haltom City
- Harlingen
- Houston
- Hurst
- Irving
- Keller
- Killeen
- Kyle
- Lake Jackson
- Laredo
- League City
- Leander
- Lewisville
- Little Elm
- Longview
- Lubbock
- McAllen
- McKinney
- Mesquite
- Midland
- Mission
- Mission Bend
- Missouri City
- New Braunfels
- North Richland Hills
- Odessa
- Pasadena
- Pearland
- Pflugerville
- Pharr
- Plano
- Port Arthur
- Richardson
- Rockwall
- Rosenberg
- Round Rock
- Rowlett
- San Angelo
- San Antonio
- Schertz
- Sherman
- Spring
- Sugar Land
- Temple
- Texarkana
- Texas City
- The Colony
- The Woodlands
- Tyler
- Waco
- Waxahachie
- Weslaco
- Wichita Falls
- Wylie
Frequently asked questions
How much does payroll service cost per employee?
Typically $2–$10 per employee per pay run, plus a base monthly fee of $20–$50. For 10 employees weekly, expect $300–$1,000 annually.
What affects the annual price?
Number of employees, payroll frequency (weekly vs monthly), and whether you need tax filing, direct deposit, or HR add-ons. More services raise cost.
How can I reduce payroll costs?
Choose a basic plan, opt for monthly payroll, and bundle services. Also, compare per-employee fees and negotiate annual contracts.