Make pay runs and payroll records easy

Keep basic pay records online, complete pay runs for a small number of employees using Xero, and run payroll reports.

A screen displays a list of employees to select to be paid this pay run.

Simple online pay runs

Use Xero for straight-forward recurring pay runs.

Pay into bank accounts

Pay employees manually or via batch payments.

Connect a payroll app

Use a third-party app for a more powerful payroll solution.

Simple online pay runs

With Xero, you can manually calculate deductions and record leave. You can also use Xero to pay a small number of employees and to keep your records secure.

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    Enter employees hours, hourly rates, taxes and deductions
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    Copy a previous pay run and make any changes
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    Email or print payslips from Xero
A payroll administrator enters the period covered by a pay run and the payment date.

Pay into bank accounts

Pay employees manually or upload a batch payment file to your bank.

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    Keep employee pay records and bank account details safe online
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    Export a batch payment file and upload it to your bank to pay employees easily
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    Salary and wage payments can be reconciled in a click
The payroll administrator selects the employees to be included in a batch payment.

Connect a payroll app

For a more powerful payroll solution, choose a third-party payroll app that integrates with Xero.

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    Find a payroll app in the Xero App Store
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    Easily sync client data and payment details with Xero
A business owner uses a payroll app on their laptop to pay employees.

More about pay runs

Run reports to review your pay runs. View a breakdown of the amount paid to all, or individual employees, within a selected pay period.

See how to run pay run reports

Run reports to review your pay runs. View a breakdown of the amount paid to all, or individual employees, within a selected pay period.

See how to run pay run reports

Add employees as contacts in Xero, including payroll information, such as wage rate, bank account details, tax number, email, and postal address. All personal information and pay details are protected with multiple layers of security.

See how to add an employee for pay runs

Add employees as contacts in Xero, including payroll information, such as wage rate, bank account details, tax number, email, and postal address. All personal information and pay details are protected with multiple layers of security.

See how to add an employee for pay runs

Email or print payslips showing employee earnings, any deductions, and total pay. Add a note to every employee’s payslip if needed. Quickly and easily view employee payslips at any time, from anywhere.

See how to generate payslips

Email or print payslips showing employee earnings, any deductions, and total pay. Add a note to every employee’s payslip if needed. Quickly and easily view employee payslips at any time, from anywhere.

See how to generate payslips

For a complete online payroll solution, choose one of the third-party payroll apps that integrate with Xero.

See payroll apps in the Xero App Store

For a complete online payroll solution, choose one of the third-party payroll apps that integrate with Xero.

See payroll apps in the Xero App Store

Start using Xero for free

Access Xero features for 30 days, then decide which plan best suits your business.

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    Safe and secure
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    Cancel any time
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    24/7 online support

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