payroll services for small business
Payroll made easy
Pay your team, track hours, manage PTO, and stay tax-compliant—all from the same platform you use to run your business. Vagaro’s small business payroll is perfect for fast, accurate, & reliable payroll every time.
Payroll for small business
Pay your team, all in one place
Simplify your business by booking, managing, and paying your team—employees or contractors—all from the same platform you already use to run your day.
Stress-free tax filing & compliance
Let Vagaro handle the heavy lifting. Automatic tax filing and compliance make every pay period—and tax season—a breeze
Accurate time tracking
Track employee hours with built-in time logs that sync directly to payroll for error-free payments every time.
Custom pay & commission rates
Set flexible commission structures and pay rates based on roles or services—so everyone gets paid exactly how they should.
Getting your team paid—simplified
Fast direct deposits or checks
Choose what works best for your business with convenient direct deposits or printable checks for every pay cycle.
PTO, vacation & days off made simple
Manage paid time off, vacations, and personal days with easy tracking tools that keep your team organized and happy.
Employee self-service
Empower your staff to access paystubs, update info, and request time off—anytime, anywhere.
Flexible, transparent pricing
Only $34/month + $5 per employee—no surprises, just affordable, scalable payroll built for growing businesses.
Backed by Gusto
Powered by Gusto, the industry-leading payroll provider trusted by thousands of small businesses, ensuring accuracy and reliability you can count on
“If I didn’t have Vagaro, I genuinely don’t know what I would do because it does all of the admin bits for me. Commission structures are so much easier to do. Literally just press a few buttons, put in a day and all the information you need comes straight to you.”
Shanice Armitage
Owner, Cosmetics HQ
Southbourne, UK
Pricing that fits your business
Payroll Software FAQ
- What makes Vagaro Payroll one of the best payroll software options for small business owners?
Vagaro Payroll lets you book, manage, and pay your team all in one platform—right alongside your appointments and business operations. With automated tax filing, time tracking, PTO management, and contractor payments, it’s everything a small business needs to run payroll accurately and afford
- Can Vagaro handle payroll for both employees and 1099 contractors?
Yes! Vagaro’s small business payroll software supports W-2 employees and 1099 contractors in the same system, making it easy to pay your entire team from one place.
- Does Vagaro include automated tax filing and compliance?
Absolutely. Vagaro Payroll—powered by Gusto—handles tax filing, year-end forms, and federal and state compliance automatically, helping small business owners stay organized and avoid costly mistakes during tax season.
- How does time tracking work for hourly employees?
Employees can clock in and out digitally, and their hours sync directly to payroll. This ensures accurate payments and saves small businesses time by eliminating manual calculations.
- What does pricing look like for Vagaro’s small business payroll?
Vagaro Payroll is budget-friendly at $34 per month + $5 per employee, making it one of the most affordable and best payroll software options for small business owners who need reliability without the high cost.
- Can employees access their pay information or request time off on their own?
Yes! Vagaro offers an employee self-service portal where staff can view paystubs, update personal info, request PTO, and manage time off—reducing admin work for small business owners.