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.

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 online pay runs

Xero’s online accounting software calculates deductions, helps you pay a handful of employees, and keeps your payroll records intact.

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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 showing employee pay from Xero
A payroll administrator for a small business enters the period covered by a pay run and the payment date.

Keep hold of employee pay records

Store pay run details online and reconcile wage payments.

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    Employee pay records and bank account details are kept online
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    Salary and wage payments are easy to reconcile
A screen showing employee data and pay records stored in Xero’s online software.

Connect to a payroll app

For a more advanced payroll solution, choose a third-party payroll app that integrates with Xero in South Africa.

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    Find a payroll app in the Xero App Store
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    Easily sync employee data and payment details with Xero
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

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.

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    Safe and secure
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    Cancel any time
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    24/7 online support