Hampton Roads, Virginia

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Quick answer: Published national guides put payroll software at roughly $20 to $50 a month plus $4 to $10 per employee, and full-service payroll with tax filing at about $30 to $80 plus $6 to $12 per employee.

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Published price ranges (national, 2026)

ItemTypical rangeSource
Payroll software, you run it$20 to $50 base + $4 to $10 per employee per monthPatriot Software
Full-service payroll with tax filing$30 to $80 base + $6 to $12 per employee per monthPatriot Software
Entry plans that publish prices$29 to $99 base + $5 to $8 per employee per monthSpotSaaS
Employer payroll taxes7.65% of wages plus federal and state unemployment taxPaydocs

These are national figures from the sources below. Prices in Hampton Roads can be higher or lower. We do not set prices and this is not a quote.

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Common questions

How much does payroll cost?

Published national guides put payroll software at roughly $20 to $50 a month plus $4 to $10 per employee, and full-service payroll with tax filing at roughly $30 to $80 plus $6 to $12 per employee.

What raises the price?

More employees, more frequent pay runs, tax filing, year-end forms and multi-state filings.

Are payroll taxes included in the fee?

No. Employer payroll taxes are separate from the provider fee. They include 7.65% of wages for Social Security and Medicare plus unemployment taxes.

Is this a quote?

No. It is a ballpark from national ranges.

Sources

Harbor Payroll Match is a free quote-request service, not a payroll provider. Estimates are ballpark only, not quotes. Last updated October 15, 2026.

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