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  • End-to-end CX solutions that delight customers.

    Make customer experience your strongest competitive advantage. CX forms the beating heart of Business Process Management, delivering success by boosting customer retention and ensuring less costly, more efficient operations...

    Top Services:

    • Customer Support
    • BPO
    • Call Centers
    • Phone Answering Services
    • Business Consulting
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    Location
    Lexington, Kentucky
    Number of Employees
    1000 & Up
    Average Hourly Rate
    $25/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    17 Projects Listed
  • Helping small businesses thrive.

    We provide bookkeeping, digital marketing, and administrative support for small business owners at prices they can afford. Whether you need an advisor to guide your next steps or an expanded team to lighten your load, we let you focus on doing what you love...

    Top Services:

    • HR Outsourcing
    • Accounting
    • BPO
    • Digital Services
    • Branding
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    Location
    Winchester, Virginia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • One Consultation Could Save Your Business Thousands.

    Our team consists of Certified Public Accountants (CPA’s), Enrolled Agents (EA’s), and other experts dedicated to making accounting and taxes easy and affordable for individuals and small business. We are here to answer all your tax questions from basic to complex, with experts in all 50 states and every...

    Top Services:

    • Accounting
    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
  • Fastest and Reliable Recruitment Agency in Nigeria, and Georgia (USA)

    Avant Tech is an Innovation driven company operating in the US, Nigeria and the Philippines, We specialize in the recruitment of international across countries and carry our Business Process Outsourcing Services...

    Top Services:

    • BPO
    • IT Services
    • HR Outsourcing
    • Managed Services
    • Mobile App Development
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    Location
    Peachtree City, Georgia
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Delivering Customer Service with a Personal Touch

    ExpertCallers is a global BPO partner with 20+ years' experience, delivering inbound/outbound call centers, customer support, and back-office services worldwide, powered by AI-assisted workflows and Lean Six Sigma-driven quality standards for measurable, reliable outcomes...

    Top Services:

    • Call Centers
    • Creative Services
    • eCommerce
    • BPO
    • Customer Support
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    Location
    Princeton, New Jersey
    Number of Employees
    500 - 999
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
  • Frankel Zacharia has provided tax, accounting & business services to our business and individual.

    Frankel Zacharia has provided tax, accounting & business services to our business and individual clients since 1959. Our talented and intelligent staff, along with our cutting edge technology, allow us to provide innovative solutions to our clients’ greatest challenges. We work hard for our clients, as well...

    Top Services:

    • Accounting
    Location
    Omaha, Nebraska
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • PAYMENT AND BUSINESS SOLUTIONS TO HELP YOU ACHIEVE GROWTH

    About Integrated Merchant Alliance, Inc. (IMA)….IMA is a nationally recognized business consulting and solutions company. We offer a customized suite of products that are designed to help our clients control costs and expand market share. Specialties include payment processing and transaction acceptance...

    Top Services:

    • Accounting
    Location
    Omaha, Nebraska
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Accounting Guidance

    Starting or expanding your business in the United States? Let TABS guide you! TABS provides the assistance and guidance needed to successfully enter and navigate the U.S. market. As a trusted and proven partner to hundreds of businesses, our international team draws on decades of knowledge and first-hand...

    Top Services:

    • Accounting
    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • We Listen. We Evaluate. We Advise.

    Baharestani & Ritt LLP is a CPA firm that delivers exceptional accounting, tax and wealth-building services. We are boutique in size, but not in results. We are absolutely committed to your bottom line. We understand that we succeed only when you do. That's why everybody you work with here is highly trained...

    Top Services:

    • Accounting
    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Proactive Financial Management

    Mathews, Samuel & Associates offer proactive advice and specialist knowledge to help clients attain their goals. Our dedicated tax practice brings together a group of tax professionals whose aim is to ensure personal and business clients minimize their tax payments, both now and in the future. We are an...

    Top Services:

    • Accounting
    • Business Consulting
    Location
    Stafford, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Tax Planning & Preparation

    At Strickler & Prieto, we provide a complete range of international tax, accounting, financial, business and consulting services. Our professional team is experienced in international business structures, tax planning and general business consulting. We understand the challenges of foreign exchange, and U.S...

    Top Services:

    • Accounting
    Location
    El Paso, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • The Accounting Team for Growing Businesses

    We are a CPA Firm based in San Antonio, TX with a team of smart, hardworking and light-hearted accounting professionals who are passionate about helping fellow business owners succeed...

    Top Services:

    • Business Consulting
    • Accounting
    Location
    San Antonio, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Get Accounting & Payroll Off Your Plate.

    CSI is a small business in the Minneapolis/St. Paul metro that has served small U.S. businesses for over 50 years. Our clients love us for our responsiveness and customer service...

    Top Services:

    • Accounting
    Location
    Minneapolis, Minnesota
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
  • Where Process Meets Partnership

    Offering IT training, technology, and business solutions. nTech Workforce is an ISO/IEC 20000-1:2018 and MBE certified organization, based in the greater Baltimore/Washington Metro Area...

    Top Services:

    • HR Outsourcing
    • Accounting
    • Staff Augmentation
    Location
    Columbia, Maryland
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Enabling Excellence

    iQuasar, a Northern Virginia tech leader with 20+ years of experience, specializes in Software Development, AI Integration, Web & App Development, Software Team Augmentation & More. We hold an A+ BBB rating, are verified on Clutch, and have a 97% Customer Satisfaction Rating by Dun & Bradstreet...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • Software Testing
    • AI Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • Web Development
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    Location
    Sterling, Virginia
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
  • Making Work More Fun.

    Accountants On Air is a highly skilled Accounting Firm offering inventive accounting services and tax planning solutions for entrepreneurs, small business owners, and individuals who live in the US or abroad. Our main target is to assist our clients wherever they are located. We use the latest technology...

    Top Services:

    • Business Consulting
    • Accounting
    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $18/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Accounting & Business Solutions

    E&Q Tax Accounting & Business Solutions in Hackensack NJ has been providing our clients the highest quality of personal and business income tax preparation for over 25 years...

    Top Services:

    • Business Consulting
    • Accounting
    Location
    Hackensack, New Jersey
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Where Expertise Meets Excellence

    We provide accounting, tax, and advisory services that are tailored to every client. It’s the personal attention we give that makes us a successful firm...

    Top Services:

    • Accounting
    Location
    Fairfield, New Jersey
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
  • Focuses on Your Accounting Needs

    We are a regional professional services firm with services in Accounting, Tax, Audit, Consulting, Business Valuation, Insurance, Financial Services, Marketing, Human Resources, IT and more! We seek to provide a holistic approach of services to our clients to help them achieve their goals in business and life...

    Top Services:

    • Business Consulting
    • Accounting
    • HR Outsourcing
    Location
    Phoenix, Arizona
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
    Average Hourly Rate
    $35/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Financial Innovation

    Mahoney is a full-service CPA firm located in St Paul, MN. We provide a full range of professional services, including accounting (audit, review, compilation), tax planning and return preparation for all tax types, and general consulting to individuals, businesses, and nonprofit organizations...

    Top Services:

    • Business Consulting
    • Accounting
    Location
    St. Paul, Minnesota
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
  • Accounting Done Right

    Prudent Accountants is a smart organization, conceived and designed to add value to your business. We provide high-quality bookkeeping, payroll and tax services tailored to your growth, size, and budget...

    Top Services:

    • Accounting
    • Business Consulting
    Location
    Minneapolis, Minnesota
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • At Jordahl & Sliter, We Are Committed to Your Success.

    Jordahl & Sliter PLLC is located in Kalispell, Montana – the heart of the beautiful Flathead Valley. Founded in 1952 as a full-service firm, we serve thousands of clients across a variety of industries...

    Top Services:

    • Accounting
    Location
    Kalispell, Montana
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Fractional CFO & Accounting Services

    Level10 CFO is a new spin on outsourced CFO advisory and accounting services. With an advisory-led, tech-forward approach that always puts your interests first, we brave the crucial conversations to help your business evolve and grow...

    Top Services:

    • Accounting
    • BPO
    Location
    Lakewood, Colorado
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Tax & Financial Experts

    Roediger Hoff values relationships and understands the sensitive nature of personal and business finances. Together with experienced and well-trained staff, we offer a personal touch in providing tax planning and preparation; business management and advisory services, periodic bookkeeping, and financial...

    Top Services:

    • Accounting
    • Business Consulting
    Location
    Tucson, Arizona
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Where Quality Meets Trust.

    We specialize in providing all accounting and financial reporting needs for businesses. This includes bookkeeping, accounting, controller services, CFO services and CPA services. All of our team members have the expertise and knowledge to help your business grow...

    Top Services:

    • Accounting
    Location
    Salt Lake City, Utah
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Payroll, HR, and ComplianceMade Simple.

    Paper Trails provides payroll and HR services to businesses throughout New England...

    Top Services:

    • Accounting
    • HR Outsourcing
    Location
    Kennebunk, Maine
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Peaceful Outsourcing

    Whiz Consulting is a leading provider of online accounting and bookkeeping services, offering comprehensive solutions tailored to businesses of all sizes. With expertise in payroll processing, taxation, and advisory services, we ensure seamless financial management for our clients...

    Top Services:

    • Accounting
    • Business Consulting
    Location
    Dallas, Texas
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $16/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • End Those Accounting Nightmares- Gain Control of Your Dreams

    Dream Accounting Solutions is able to assist you in putting an end to your worries about the future and starting to live the life of your desires by providing you with solid structure and a grasp of company finances. We think that the owners of businesses should have the authority to make choices based on the...

    Top Services:

    • Accounting
    Location
    Colorado Springs, Colorado
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Let us handle the paperwork, so you can handle the profits.

    The Human Resource Consulting Group (HRCG) is your full-service HR consulting and outsourcing firm, offering payroll processing, compliance management, time and attendance, and benefits administration. With over 32 years of experience, we're committed to freeing you from administrative paperwork so you can...

    Top Services:

    • HR Outsourcing
    • Accounting
    Location
    Seymour, Connecticut
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • Making Global Expansion Simple

    HSP Group specializes in employer of record services and global expansion, providing expert-led solutions for companies looking to scale their international operations. With a focus on customer experience, HSP Group offers comprehensive people and entity solutions in every country, utilizing technology...

    Top Services:

    • HR Outsourcing
    • Accounting
    Location
    Tampa, Florida
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
  • Your Technology Partner

    Vitek Technology LLC is a leading group of technology experts specializing in delivering innovative SaaS solutions, comprehensive project management, and strategic consulting services. Our expertise also extends to encompassing top-tier Web and App design, seamless integration solutions, and reliable hosting...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • eCommerce Development
    • Web Development
    • WordPress Website Design
    • Content Marketing
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    Location
    Austin, Texas
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • When Exceptional is the Goal, SELECCIÓN is the Choice/

    SELECCIÓN Consulting, a leading SAP consulting firm, represents innovation in SAP services. Our mission is to be your partner of choice for your digital needs. SELECCIÓN excels in advisory, projects, managed services, and staff augmentation. With the introduction of RISE, we enhance your digital experience...

    Top Services:

    • ERP Consulting
    • Staff Augmentation
    • Managed Services
    • Cloud Consulting
    • IT Compliance Solution
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    Location
    East Brunswick, New Jersey
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
  • Bridging Borders, Simplifying Payroll & Compliance.

    N2S offers global workforce solutions, enabled by local expertise. This done by simplifying the hiring process through extensive payroll support and focus on compliance...

    Top Services:

    • Business Consulting
    • BPO
    • HR Outsourcing
    Location
    Jersey City, New Jersey
    Number of Employees
    1000 & Up
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Small Business Accounting, Technology, & Growth Consulting.

    Fred Lundin CPA LLC is a Chicago-based CPA accounting and technology consulting firm specializing in serving e-commerce, solopreneurs, and small business owners. With a dedicated focus on these sectors, we provide tailored financial and technological solutions to help our clients thrive in their respective...

    Top Services:

    • Business Consulting
    • Market Research
    • Accounting
    • BPO
    • CRM Consulting
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    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • Tailored Financial Insights, Exceptional Outcomes

    Compass CPA, PC, we provide top-notch Virtual Controller, Accountant, and CFO services for a fraction of the cost of in-house hires. Our dedicated team of virtual accountants, CPAs, and tax professionals helps you achieve business goals with comprehensive financial reporting, forecasting, and tax...

    Top Services:

    • Accounting
    • Business Consulting
    Location
    San Rafael, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Modern Accounting Built To Grow Your Business

    Hiline offers bookkeeping, tax, and payroll services for small businesses, providing tailored financial solutions to streamline operations and support growth...

    Top Services:

    • Accounting
    • HR Outsourcing
    • BPO
    Location
    Syracuse, New York
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $1/hr
  • Implementing the Future.

    Serving small business in coastal communities since 2,000. A one-stop-shop, OurWebmaster does most everything in-house or will have a resource available to supply your need. OurWebmaster utilizes both commercial and open-source software to accomplish customer objectives...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • eCommerce Development
    • Web Development
    • WordPress Website Design
    • SEO
    • Show more
    Location
    Portland, Oregon
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Streamline your small business bookkeeping & reach your business goals.

    Using the most up-to-date technology platforms available, Efficienxy will keep your small business running smoothly. Providing efficient and reliable virtual bookkeeping services tailored to solopreneurs, freelancers and service-based businesses...

    Top Services:

    • Business Consulting
    • Accounting
    Location
    Rockville, Maryland
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $75/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Your Complete RPO, IT, and Healthcare Staffing Solutions.

    You have arrived at the ideal location if you are seeking a trustworthy partner to simplify your staffing requirements. Leading IT and healthcare staffing Solutions Cloud Space LLC is committed to producing customized and significant outcomes...

    Top Services:

    • Business Consulting
    • HR Outsourcing
    • Market Research
    • BPO
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    Location
    Charlotte, North Carolina
    Number of Employees
    500 - 999
    Average Hourly Rate
    $25/hr
  • Strategic Finance, Powered by Service.

    At DCG, we dont believe in one-size-fits-all solutions. While many CPA firms confine themselves to basic tax software services, we deliver something morea strategic, full-service office of finance led by an experienced CFO and powered by a dedicated team of professionals...

    Top Services:

    • Accounting
    • Business Consulting
    Location
    Reno, Nevada
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Break Barriers, Scale Smarter, & Lead with Innovation.

    PaceXgrowth is a forward-thinking technology solutions provider, dedicated to transforming businesses with cutting-edge software, AI-driven innovations, cloud solutions, healthcare software solutions, fitness app development solutions, Game development, and fintech software solutions. Our expertise lies in...

    Top Services:

    • Mobile App Development
    • Software Development
    • IT Services
    • DevOps Consulting
    • Cloud Consulting
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    Location
    Dover, Delaware
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $5/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Outsource Bookkeeping With Expert Back-Office Support

    Rapid Back Office LLC helps small business owners and CPAs save time and cut costs with expert bookkeeping, payroll processing, and back-office support. We specialize in managing day-to-day bookkeeping tasks, ensuring accuracy and compliance. We support QuickBooks Online and Desktop, Xero, FreshBooks, Wave...

    Top Services:

    • Accounting
    • BPO
    Location
    Alexandria, Virginia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $15/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Smart Financial Services For Businesses That Think Forward.

    We are here to provide the best experience when it comes to accounting, bookkeeping or taxes. We want to make sure you get the best results which is pocket friendly...

    Top Services:

    • Accounting
    Location
    Encinitas, California
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $10/hr
  • Scaling teams, delivering software, and managing payroll worldwide

    DevRank enables companies to scale fast by providing top-tier tech talent, full-cycle software development, and global payroll solutions. With 5,000+ professionals across the US, LATAM, Europe, and Asia, we help businesses build stronger teams, deliver projects faster, and expand globally without operational...

    Top Services:

    • Staff Augmentation
    • Software Development
    • Accounting
    Location
    Fort Lauderdale, Florida
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $45/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Flexible Talent, Scalable Teams, Global Impact

    Founded in 2020 and headquartered in Houston, Mindwhiz provides flexible staff augmentation services designed to meet workforce demands across construction, IT (cybersecurity), accounting and finance. We help companies scale faster with skilled talent, delivered through a hybrid model that blends global reach...

    Top Services:

    • Staff Augmentation
    • IT Services
    • HR Outsourcing
    • Accounting
    • Digital Marketing
    • Show more
    Location
    Houston, Texas
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $10/hr
  • Outsourced Accounting & Bookkeeping Services | eCommerce, CFO & CPA Experts

    Datastub offers outsourced accounting and bookkeeping services for CPA firms, small and medium-sized businesses, and eCommerce companies across the U.S. and Canada. From sales tax prep and reconciliations to AP/AR and outsourced CFO solutions, we deliver accurate, cost-effective support. CPA firms trust us as...

    Top Services:

    • Accounting
    Location
    Herndon, Virginia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Your Vision Engineered To Perfection

    Safztech is committed to quality, client satisfaction, and measurable results, delivering tailored solutions that elevate brands, enhance user engagement, and drive business growth...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • SEO
    • PPC
    • Show more
    Location
    Bothell, Washington
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
  • Helping Spokane Business Owners Grow

    Spokane Marketing is a unique full stack marketing agency based in Spokane Washington. We are small team of young, sharp minded and tenacious young adults who saw that there was a drastic need to connect Business owners to customers. Most marketing agencies are owned or operated by people who quite frankly...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • SEO
    • PPC
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • Show more
    Location
    Spokane, Washington
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $40/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Transformation Partners

    Bay Forward is a multinational ecosystem service provider and technology consulting firm specializing in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) implementations, artificial intelligence, and financial management. They help businesses automate operations and scale by providing fractional CFO services, bookkeeping...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Digital Strategy
    • Web Development
    • UI/UX Design
    • CRO
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    Location
    Miami Lakes, Florida
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
  • Financial Clarity Better Decisions More Profit

    Profit Labs is a specialized financial advisory and accounting firm that helps marketing, creative, and service agencies improve profitability through agency-specific bookkeeping, strategic finance, forecasting, and operational insights. It acts as an outsourced finance department, enabling agency owners to...

    Top Services:

    • Accounting
    Location
    Colorado, Texas
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99

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Frequently Asked Questions

What should I look for when hiring a payroll company in the United States?

When hiring a payroll company in the United States, look for the following attributes to verify its reliability and credibility: 

  • Relevant experience: Seek case studies similar to your business structure and industry 
  • Regulatory knowledge: Verify its understanding of the geographic and industry-specific tax, labor, and payroll regulations regarding your business 
  • Client reviews: Request verifiable client references and reviews to assess service quality and customer satisfaction 
  • Tech stack: Check if the payroll, accounting, and HR solutions can scale and integrate with your system 
  • Clear processes: Assess if it has a structured payroll process, including tax filing, error resolution, and compliance checks 
  • Transparent reporting: Look for clear, accurate, and timely payroll reporting 
  • Reliable support: Ensure access to a dedicated support team, available 24/7 or during extended hours for quick resolution and emergency cases  
  • Up-to-date knowledge: See if its articles, blogs, and other content demonstrate understanding of the latest laws and regulations 
  • Compliance standing: Examine if the US payroll company adheres to IRS and DOL regulations for its own operations and employees, as this reflects its ability to manage your company’s payroll activities 

What factors affect the pricing of payroll services in the United States?

The key factors that affect payroll services in the United States include: 

  • Company size: Payroll companies conventionally charge per employee, making bigger team sizes more expensive. 
  • Service scope: Tax filing, benefit administration, and year-end reporting are often considered an add-on to the base fee. 
  • Service frequency: Weekly or bi-weekly payroll schedules require more resources than a monthly schedule, resulting in higher costs.  
  • Compliance requirements: Global, multi-state, and industry-specific regulations (e.g., union rules and healthcare) add to the complexity of payroll computation. 
  • Support and service level: Higher-tier services, such as a dedicated account manager or 24/7 human support teams, have premium fees. 
  • Technology stack: Data migration, system configuration, and employee training usually appear as one-time setup fees. 

On average, you can expect to pay a monthly base fee of $50-$80 and an additional $6-$12 per employee per month. 

How can I verify the credentials of a United States payroll company?

You can verify the credentials of a United States payroll company by: 

  • Examining its CPEO standing under the IRS public listing  
  • Analyzing its use and knowledge of the Electronic Federal Tax Payment System  
  • Checking its Employer Identification Number (EIN) and registration in the Secretary of State  
  • Assessing the company’s IRS and DOL track record  
  • Asking about its PayrollOrg membership and individual team certification (e.g., Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) and Certified Payroll Professional (CPP  
  • Ensuring the company has Certified Public Accountants (CPA) on its team  
  • Seeing if its SOC2, ISO, BBB, and other certifications are up to date 

What red flags should I avoid when selecting a payroll company in the United States?

When selecting a payroll company in the United States, avoid the following red flags: 

  • Outdated knowledge on the state and federal labor and tax laws  
  • No proven track record in your industry and business locations, including case studies and client references  
  • Overwhelmingly negative reviews and poor customer service  
  • History of missed filing deadlines, deposit dates, and data inaccuracies  
  • Ambiguous payroll and mid-year onboarding processes  
  • Weak data security practices  
  • Lack of error ownership  
  • Lack of pricing transparency 

What questions should I ask a United States payroll company before hiring?

Ask these questions before hiring a United States payroll company to gauge their expertise: 

  1. What is your experience in handling multi-state and global employees? 
  2. How do you stay up to date with the latest regulatory issues and changes? 
  3. Can you provide case studies and client references of businesses similar to ours? 
  4. What technologies do you use, and how will you integrate them into my system? 
  5. What is your approach to compliance, security, and error resolution?