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What affects this?
Quotes usually move because of service scope, timing, urgency, add-ons and local availability.
- Number of employees and turnover frequency
- Weekly vs monthly payroll runs (weekly costs more)
- Pension auto-enrolment handling and submissions
- CIS processing for subcontractors
- Holiday, sick pay and statutory pay complexity
- Level of support required (advice vs processing only)
- Integration with accounting software and timesheets
How to compare and what to do next
Use these checks to compare payroll service quotes more confidently before you make a decision.
- Share employee count, pay frequency and whether you have CIS
- Ask if pricing is per employee, per pay run, or a fixed monthly bundle
- Confirm what is included: RTI, payslips, pension submissions, year-end
- Ask about support and turnaround times for payroll changes
- Check whether onboarding and historic data transfer are extra
Frequently asked questions
Common follow-up questions about pricing, timing and comparison checks.
Are payroll services more expensive in your area?
Not usually. Payroll pricing is mainly driven by employee count, pay frequency and complexity rather than location.
What should a payroll service include?
At minimum: payslips, RTI submissions, and basic reporting. Many also include pension auto-enrolment and year-end returns.
Is weekly payroll more expensive?
Typically yes, because there are more runs and more opportunities for changes.
Can payroll services handle CIS?
Many can, but it is often priced separately per subcontractor. Confirm CIS is included if you need it.
What to do next
Use the wider Payroll service guidance, price ranges and local question hubs to compare options more confidently.