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Payroll Services

Compare UK payroll services from £15/month — RTI payroll, payslips, PAYE, pensions auto-enrolment and CIS. Get matched with a payroll bureau.

Employers must run payroll through HMRC RTI, issue payslips, handle PAYE and NICs, and comply with pensions auto-enrolment. Construction industry employers may also need CIS deductions. Many accountancy firms offer outsourced payroll from as little as £12–£25 per month plus a per-employee fee.

Do I need outsourced payroll, or can software do it?

Software can run RTI if you will check every FPS, payslip and pension file on time. Outsource it if you have staff, CIS, or no appetite for HMRC letters. A director-only company with a simple salary often sits inside the limited-company package rather than a separate bureau.

Employers must report pay to HMRC on or before each payday (Real Time Information). Auto-enrolment duties sit with you even if a bureau files the payslips. Construction businesses adding CIS need that named in the quote — it is not always in the base fee.

How much does outsourced payroll cost in the UK?

Expect about £15–£35 per month as a base fee plus roughly £4–£8 per employee on our editorial benchmarks. CIS and pension administration may add more. Always ask for the figure including the first three employees, not the empty headline.

Cheap quotes often exclude auto-enrolment, P11Ds or year-end FPS. Compare three written scopes. If you have no staff, do not buy payroll — say so on the comparison wizard so the match is not padded.

Typical cost

£15/mo – £35/mo

Rates checked 17 July 2026 · Benchmarks are editorial estimates — how we calculate them.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does outsourced payroll cost?▼

Expect £15–£35 per month base fee plus £4–£8 per employee. CIS and pension compliance may add to the cost.

Information only — not tax, accountancy, or financial advice. Rules and thresholds change; confirm current positions with GOV.UK or a qualified accountant. Last updated 17 July 2026.