Payroll software that doesn’t put you to work

Payroll software that pays staff on time, every time. Set up payees once to make every pay run a walk in the park.

Try Xero for free
The pay run screen shows a list of employees with the option to include them in the current pay run.

Everything in one place

Store documents online for quick access. Capture bills and receipts via email, or scan files from your mobile.

Automate your admin

Connect Xero to your bank for automatic bank feeds. Easily sync bank and financial information.

Collaborate in real time

Work online with your accountant, bookkeeper or employees. Leave comments, discuss data and stay connected to your team.

Streamline your online pay runs

Save time by paying a handful of employees with Xero online accounting software. Doing your pay runs online means automated calculations, fewer mistakes and instant, reliable delivery. And once you’re done, all your records are kept in the cloud. Perfect for small business owners and freelancers!

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    Enter employee hours, hourly rates, and any taxes or deductions with Xero’s user-friendly design
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    Quickly set up recurring payments by copying the previous pay run
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    Give your team their pay info hassle-free way – just email or print professional payslips directly from Xero
A payroll administrator for a small business enters the period covered by a pay run and the payment date.

Organise your employee pay records

Xero is the secure, easily accessible place for all your payroll information. Need some banking details? Just pull up the digital record you need, wherever you are that day. Ready to report your finances? Have peace of mind your records are up to date, accurate, and fit for any audits.

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    Keep your employee pay records, account details, and other sensitive info securely in the cloud
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    Easily reconcile salary and wage payments within Xero for accurate and simple financial tracking
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    Be sure you’re complying with government rules storing all your financial data together
A screen shows employee data and pay records stored in Xero’s online software, ready for a pay run.

Connect Xero to a payroll app

Do more complex pay runs for your small business by connecting a payroll app to your Xero software. Do you have an international payroll? Want to take on more employees or adapt to a new industry rule? Choose from a range of third-party apps that integrate with Xero to address your business needs.

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    Filter third-party payroll app by industry, features, and user ratings to find the right app for your business
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    Your data flows between your Xero organisation and the apps, so your employee records are accurate throughout the software
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    A simple connection process means you don’t need any technical experience needed!
A business owner uses a third-party payroll app on their laptop for paying employees.

Plans to suit your business

All pricing plans cover the accounting essentials, with room to grow.

Starter

Usually R450

Now R45

ZAR per month

Save R1215 over 3 months

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Standard

Usually R745

Now R74.50

ZAR per month

Save R2011.50 over 3 months

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Premium

Usually R995

Now R99.50

ZAR per month

Save R2686.50 over 3 months

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Start using payroll for free

Access all 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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