Paycor payroll pricing
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Prices re-confirmed on Paycor's own page:
Note: Paycor's pricing page also contains an older, hidden price table with different numbers. We use the prices the page visibly shows.
Key facts
- The cheapest Paycor plan that files payroll taxes for you is the Basic plan, at $99 a month plus $5 per employee, as of October 22, 2026 (Paycor's pricing page also has an older, hidden price table with different numbers) (source: paycor.com).
- For 5 employees in one state with payroll taxes filed for you, Paycor costs $124 a month on its Basic plan, as of October 22, 2026, ranking 11th among the 13 US payroll services we track that publish prices (Paycor's pricing page also has an older, hidden price table with different numbers) (source: paycor.com).
- For 10 employees in one state with payroll taxes filed for you, Paycor costs $149 a month on its Basic plan ($14.90 per employee), as of October 22, 2026 (Paycor's pricing page also has an older, hidden price table with different numbers) (source: paycor.com).
- With 10 employees in two states, Paycor costs $149 a month on its Basic plan, the same as with all 10 in one state, as of October 22, 2026 (Paycor's pricing page also has an older, hidden price table with different numbers) (source: paycor.com).
Paycor plans
| Plan | Base / month | Per employee | Per contractor | Limits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | $99 | $5 | — | contractor price not published |
| Essential | $149 | $7 | — | contractor price not published |
| Core (shown as "COR") | $199 | $8 | — | contractor price not published |
What you'd pay by team size
| Plan | 1 employee | 5 employees | 10 employees | 25 employees | 50 employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | $104 | $124 | $149 | $224 | $349 |
| Essential | $156 | $184 | $219 | $324 | $499 |
| Core (shown as "COR") | $207 | $239 | $279 | $399 | $599 |
What each plan includes
| Feature | Basic | Essential | Core (shown as "COR") |
|---|---|---|---|
| Files and pays payroll taxes for you | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Employees in more than one state | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Access to HR advisers | — | — | ✓ |
| HR tools (onboarding, handbook, compliance) | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Local (city/county) tax filing | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pay W-2 employees | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Unlimited payroll runs | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Direct deposit | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Paid-time-off tracking | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wage garnishments handled | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Employee self-service portal or app | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Fine print
- Basic: For businesses with under 50 employees. Includes 'Payroll and Tax Service' (Federal & state tax filing, Direct deposit, Check stuffing, Employee self-service, New hire filing), Off-Cycle Payruns, AutoRun, OnDemand Pay. Wage garnishments on Basic are 'Client managed service w/Electronic Payment options' (not handled by Paycor). FAQ: "There is no limit to the number of payrolls you run each month." This plan's contractor price isn't published, so we leave it out when you add contractors.
- Essential: Everything in Basic plus Onboarding, Time Off Manager (PTO tracking, time off requests), Labor Law Poster, HR Support Center, E-Verify, reporting/GL options, 401(k) EDI. Garnishments are 'Pro: Enhanced service w/electronic payments and Paycor supported basic management of garnishment setups/maintenance.' This plan's contractor price isn't published, so we leave it out when you add contractors.
- Core (shown as "COR"): Marked 'Most Popular'. Everything in Essential plus 'HR Support Center On-Demand' (1-on-1 guidance from a certified HR professional), Paycor Analytics, Expense Management, Employee Import, Paycor HR. This plan's contractor price isn't published, so we leave it out when you add contractors.
Tax filing coverage, in Paycor's words: "Payroll and Tax Service: Federal & state tax filing"; plan table also checks "Additional Tax Local Authorities" and "Additional Tax State Authorities" on every plan
Current offer (not included in our prices or in the automatic price check): "Limited Time Offer for New Customers: Get 50% OFF for 6 months*" ("*Some Restrictions Apply"); plan cards also show "3 Months FREE" badges
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Sources we checked: Paycor Plans & Pricing for Businesses with Under 50 Employees (checked 2026-10-22); Paycor pricing landing page (no prices; links to plans-pricing page) (checked 2026-10-22); Paycor Bank, Broker, & CPA Partners (checked 2026-10-22)