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Square Payroll Logo

Cloud-based payroll processing solution

Last updated: December 2024

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Square Payroll - 2025 Pricing, Features, Reviews & Alternatives

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What is Square Payroll?

Square Payroll is an integrated online payroll processing solution that helps SMBs and enterprises manage the paychecks of both salaried and hourly wage employees. The software offers various features including integrated timecards, tax calculators and new-hire reporting.

Square Payroll offers a dashboard that can be accessed by all the employees to update their personal information, bank account details and tax withholdings. Access rights to this information are controlled by the administrator to ensure that the employees can view and edit only their details. The timecard feature helps to track employee clock-in and out and to calculate overtime, bonus payments and commissions. Managers can also review, edit and manage the timecard information by using the dashboard functionality.

Square Payroll also tracks employee leave balances and calculates the accruals for each employee on the basis of the leave policies set by the employer. The application allows managers to set unique paid time off (PTO) policy for each employee and ensures the payouts whenever an employee avails them.The software integrates with ADP, Intuit and Paychex to pull out an employee's payroll reports with a previous company and ensures a smooth transition to Square Payroll systems. The tool also helps users to complete tax forms and adhere to the guidelines set by the state payroll tax agencies.

The solution is currently available in twelve states in the U.S. and adheres to the PCI Data Security Standard for card processing and provides layered security.

Benefits of using Square Payroll

  • Square Payroll integrates with employee’s timecards and allows employees to clock in and out using the application.
  • The payroll staff can import work-hours from the timecards to the Square Payroll application and automatically generate paychecks by calculating the employee's overtime and other benefits.
  • The solution allows employees to manage their own employee accounts and access payroll reports in real-time.
  • Square Payroll integrates with AP Intego to help businesses pay premium on the basis of their actual payroll data.
  • Square’s payment frequency feature lets employers pay salaries to their employees on weekly, bi-weekly or semi-monthly basis.
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    Square Payroll's key features

    GetApp's analysis of 32 verified user reviews collected between July 2021 and November 2023 identified Square Payroll's most critical features and how it performs according to users.

    Direct Deposit

    Reviewers appreciate Square Payroll's Direct Deposit feature for its ease of use and efficiency. They find it simplifies paying employees, eliminating the need for printed checks and saving costs. Users report that it ensures timely and accurate payments, enhancing professionalism and flexibility. They highlight the convenience of setting it up once and the ability to track payroll expenses digitally. However, some reviewers mention occasional delays in deposits reaching accounts. Of the 23 Square Payroll users who gave detailed accounts of their use of Direct Deposit, 96% rated this feature as important or highly important.


    Tax Compliance

    Users report that Square Payroll's Tax Compliance aspect takes the burden off their shoulders by handling state and federal taxes efficiently. They appreciate the seamless management of tax filings and the provision of necessary reports. Reviewers indicate that it keeps them updated with emails and ensures all forms are in one place. They find it valuable for saving time and avoiding the complexities of tax paperwork, though some wish it also covered sales taxes. Of the 16 Square Payroll users who gave detailed accounts of their use of Tax Compliance, 94% rated this feature as important or highly important.


    All Square Payroll features

    Features rating:

    Sick Leave Tracking
    Activity Dashboard
    Third-Party Integrations
    Time Off Requests
    Payroll Management
    Payroll Reporting
    Compliance Management
    W-2 Preparation
    Self Service Portal
    Employee Portal
    Employee Management
    Timesheet Management
    Time Tracking
    Data Import/Export
    Employee Profiles
    Employee Database
    Benefits Management
    Vacation/Leave Tracking
    Customizable Reports
    API
    401(k) Tracking
    Tax Forms
    Tax Filing
    Wage Garnishment
    Tax Calculation
    Web-based Deployment
    Reporting/Analytics
    Real-Time Reporting
    Online Benefits Enrollment
    Multi-State
    Leave Tracking
    For Small Businesses
    For Cloud
    For Accountants
    Employee Self Service
    Benefits Dashboard
    Alerts/Notifications
    Accounting Integration

    Square Payroll awards

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    Square Payroll pricing

    Value for money:

    Starting from

    6

    /user

    Per month

    Pricing details
    Subscription
    Free trial
    Free plan
    Pricing range

    Square Payroll integrations (29)

    Integrations rated by users

    We looked through 615 user reviews, to identify which products are mentioned as Square Payroll integrations, and what is the users perception.

    Integration rating: 4.0 (1)

    It connects directly with the business and allows us to track and submit time adjustments and also payroll for each contractor and employee.

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    Jared Kinyua

    CMO

    Integration rating: 5.0 (1)

    It allows a contractor or another user to be paid for the time they worked more accurately but it could be better.

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    Jared Kinyua

    CMO

    Square Payroll support options

    Typical customers

    Freelancers
    Small businesses
    Mid size businesses
    Large enterprises

    Platforms supported

    Web
    Android
    iPhone/iPad

    Support options

    Knowledge Base
    FAQs/Forum
    Phone Support
    Email/Help Desk
    Chat

    Square Payroll reviews

    Overall rating

    4.7

    /5

    615

    Positive reviews

    95

    %

    Rating breakdown
    • Value for money
    • Ease of use
    • Features
    • Customer support
    • Likelihood to recommend9.16/10
    Rating distribution

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    Pros
    I love how easy it is to use, the price, and that it integrates with my current square system. The built in time clock is amazing and so easy to use.
    The ease of use and the cost is the best for a small company like mine. With only 2 checks to write on a weekly basis, this program is easy and affordable.
    I also appreciate the tax report automatic filing. The customer service is great and the representatives, with whom I have spoken, are knowledgeable, helpful and friendly.
    Cons
    The inability to schedule same day payments, but there isn't really a Payroll software that does this quite right.
    I disliked that one time, when I had a major--and time sensitive--issue, that Square took 5 business days to get me a reply.
    Square charges a fee per employee which can get pricey with a large team.

    Square Payroll FAQs

    Q. What type of pricing plans does Square Payroll offer?

    Square Payroll has the following pricing plans:
    Starting from: $35.00/month
    Pricing model: Subscription
    Free Trial: Available


    Q. Who are the typical users of Square Payroll?

    Square Payroll has the following typical customers:
    Freelancers, Large Enterprises, Mid Size Business, Non Profit, Public Administrations, Small Business


    Q. What languages does Square Payroll support?

    Square Payroll supports the following languages:
    English, Spanish


    Q. Does Square Payroll support mobile devices?

    Square Payroll supports the following devices:
    Android, iPad, iPhone


    Q. Does Square Payroll offer an API?

    Yes, Square Payroll has an API available for use.


    Q. What other apps does Square Payroll integrate with?

    Square Payroll integrates with the following applications:
    Deputy, Guideline, QuickBooks Online Advanced, QuickBooks Time, Square Point of Sale, When I Work, Homebase


    Q. What level of support does Square Payroll offer?

    Square Payroll offers the following support options:
    Knowledge Base, FAQs/Forum, Phone Support, Email/Help Desk, Chat

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