Bring your payroll home to Xero
Now available — Xero Payroll, powered by Gusto. The Gusto-powered payroll you already trust, now built directly into Xero — one platform, one login. Same engine. Better together. Enjoy your first 2 months free.*
Fully integrated payroll
Real-time cash flow visibility, with payroll and accounting connected in Xero.
Same great features
Features you love: tax filing across 50 states, direct deposit, benefits & self-onboarding.
Migration with ease
Your setup details and payroll history transition with you via a guided, lightweight migration flow.
Cost efficiency
Get 2 months free when you migrate to Xero Payroll, then $36/month + $6 per employee/contractor.
Guided setup, not a guessing game.
The migration is designed to be fast and low-friction. Here's what to expect from start to finish.
Check your fit
Confirm you're on Gusto Simple or Plus. Premium/Concierge users or those with advanced HR add-ons should check the feature checklist first.
Start the migration flow inside Xero
Launch the guided migrator from within your Xero account. It walks you through each step and flags anything needing attention first.
Transfer your data
Your historical payroll data and setup details are carried over automatically. No manual re-entry required.
Confirm and go live
Review your setup, confirm it's right, and activate. Your Gusto billing ends, and you become a Xero Payroll customer from that point on.
Confirm Xero Payroll is the right solution for you
At this time, Xero Payroll covers only the fundamentals most Gusto customers rely on — which means it may not be a perfect fit for every Gusto user. Xero Payroll is a great fit for you if:
- You are a Gusto Simple or Plus plan users
- Primarily run payroll (no dedicated HR department)
- Wanting one platform for accounting and payroll
Confidence in your calculations
Calculate and automatically file payroll taxes at the federal, state and local level with confidence.
- Automated tax calculations for every pay run
- Files your payroll taxes so you don't have to worry
- Reduces risk of manual errors and late filing penalties
Support for employees and contractors
Whether you have salaried employees or include some contractors, Xero Payroll is a great way to pay your team.
- Onboard employees with ease, with self-onboarding available
- Pay your way — via direct deposit or paper checks
- We also support a mix of employees and contractors, but we do not support contractor-only businesses
Powered by Gusto
Xero Payroll, powered by Gusto, is built on the leading small business payroll platform. It's the best of both worlds — enjoy best-in-class payroll without leaving Xero.
FAQs
Add Xero Payroll to your subscription as an add-on. You'll then be guided into a flow that triggers your migration.
Add Xero Payroll to your subscription as an add-on. You'll then be guided into a flow that triggers your migration.
Your direct billing relationship with Gusto ends and you become a Xero Payroll customer, managing all payroll activity inside Xero.
Your direct billing relationship with Gusto ends and you become a Xero Payroll customer, managing all payroll activity inside Xero.
Yes — the guided, lightweight migration flow carries over your historical data and setup details.
Yes — the guided, lightweight migration flow carries over your historical data and setup details.
Xero Payroll currently suits Simple/Plus plans best. Review the feature checklist first; downgrading your Gusto plan may make migration possible.
Xero Payroll currently suits Simple/Plus plans best. Review the feature checklist first; downgrading your Gusto plan may make migration possible.
The flow will flag unsupported add-ons/features. You can review, adjust your Gusto setup, and re-attempt.
The flow will flag unsupported add-ons/features. You can review, adjust your Gusto setup, and re-attempt.
Yes, with automated federal, state, and local tax calculations and filings.
Yes, with automated federal, state, and local tax calculations and filings.
$36/month + $6 per employee or contractor.
$36/month + $6 per employee or contractor.
Paystubs and tax documents now live in Xero Me.
Paystubs and tax documents now live in Xero Me.
File a ticket in Xero Central.
File a ticket in Xero Central.
Ready to simplify your pay runs?
Xero Payroll, powered by Gusto, is reliable and affordable payroll + accounting in one place. One platform. One login. Automate payroll, simplify taxes, stay compliant with the leader in small business payroll.*
- Xero Payroll add-on
- $36/month + $6 per employee/contractor
- Reliable and affordable accounting and payroll in one
- Enjoy your first 2 months free
