Payroll, HR, Benefits. Simplified.
Join 500,000+ small and medium-sized businesses that take care of their people with Gusto.
Run payroll in minutes with smart technology.
Payroll takes just a few clicks
Plus, we automatically file your taxes, help with compliance, and identify tax credits to help save you money you may never have known you qualified for.
Sync hours with payroll
Gusto automatically calculates and syncs your team’s hours, PTO, and holidays with payroll. Plus, we help you stay compliant with alerts, software integrations, and more.
Pay yourself compliantly as a Solopreneur
S corps pay themselves a reasonable salary—stay compliant and save on taxes.
Saved over 80 hours a year
“Payroll used to take at least one full day per month. We’re able to run payroll bi-weekly now, which takes us less than an hour each month.”
Kevin Michael Gray
Founder, Approveme.com
Make a real difference with affordable employee benefits.
Supporting your team is more important than ever. With Gusto as your broker, health insurance administration comes at no extra cost. Move an existing plan or let our licensed advisors help you find the right coverage.
Hire standout candidates and get them up to speed faster than ever.
Find and support great people from day 1. Use Gusto for job and applicant tracking, create custom onboarding checklists, and so much more.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does Gusto do?
Gusto is an all-in-one payroll and HR platform that helps businesses take care of their teams. We handle payroll, taxes, and compliance automatically, so you don’t have to stress about the paperwork. Gusto also offers tools for hiring, onboarding, time tracking, benefits, and more—making it easier to manage the people side of your business.
Does Gusto work in Canada?
While our core payroll product is designed for US-based businesses, we do have two options to pay team members in Canada. You can hire full-time employees through our Employer-of-Record (EOR) service powered by Remote, or you can easily hire and pay international contractors through our international contractor add-on.
What is Gusto used for?
Gusto is used by businesses to manage payroll, HR, and employee benefits all in one place. It automates payroll processing, calculates and files taxes, and helps onboard new employees quickly and easily. Gusto also offers tools for time tracking, hiring, employee benefits, and compliance—making it a go-to platform for handling the people side of running a business.
How expensive is Gusto?
Gusto is one of the most affordable payroll and HR platforms on the market, with plans starting at just $49/mo + $6/mo per person. Our Plus and Premium plans come loaded with even more features including advanced hiring, time tracking, benefits, and compliance support. Check out our full list of plans and features here.
Can Gusto handle both contractors and full-time employees?
Absolutely! Gusto makes it easy to hire, onboard, and pay both contractors and full-time employees.
Is Gusto easy to set up and use?
Gusto is consistently rated as one of the most user-friendly payroll platforms on the market. We designed everything with you in mind making it easy to pay and manage your team—even if you're not a payroll expert. We guide you step by step through setup, from entering company info to adding employees and connecting your bank account. Once you’re up and running, tasks like running payroll, managing benefits, and tracking time are simple and intuitive. Plus, we offer helpful support resources and live assistance if you need a hand.