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.

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 online pay runs
Xero’s online accounting software calculates deductions, helps you pay a handful of employees, and keeps your payroll records intact.
- Enter employees hours, hourly rates, taxes and deductions
- Copy a previous pay run and make any changes
- Email or print payslips showing employee pay from Xero

Keep hold of employee pay records
Store pay run details online and reconcile wage payments.
- Employee pay records and bank account details are kept online
- Salary and wage payments are easy to reconcile

Connect to a payroll app
For a more advanced payroll solution, choose a third-party payroll app that integrates with Xero in South Africa.
- Find a payroll app in the Xero App Store
- Easily sync employee data and payment details with Xero

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
Standard
Usually R745
Now R74.50
ZAR per month
Save R2011.50 over 3 months
Premium
Usually R995
Now R99.50
ZAR per month
Save R2686.50 over 3 months
Start using payroll for free
Access all Xero features for 30 days, then decide which plan best suits your business.
- Safe and secure
- Cancel any time
- 24/7 online support