Manufacturing Payroll Software
Pay every shift at the right rate, with blended overtime calculated for you
Payroll for Shops, Plants, and Production Lines
Payroll software for manufacturers with one shop floor or several facilities, up to 500 employees
Shift Differentials
Set a separate pay rate for second or third shift and pay each rate in the same payroll.
Blended Overtime
When an employee works at more than one rate, Patriot calculates blended overtime in line with FLSA rules.
Time Clock Options
The Time & Attendance add-on offers live time punch or manual entry, and managers approve time cards before they reach payroll.
Workers' Comp Paid Each Payroll
Pay-as-you-go workers' comp through ERGO NEXT Insurance is paid automatically with each payroll.
Payroll Features for Manufacturers
Labor Costs by Department
Payroll reports break down pay by department and location.
Multiple Locations and States
Payroll taxes are calculated based on where each employee works.
Hazard and Specialty Pay
Set separate pay rates for hazardous work or specialized roles.
Seasonal and Temporary Workers
The per-worker fee applies only in months a worker is paid.
Direct Deposit or Paper Checks
Free direct deposit, or print checks right from Patriot Payroll.
EEO-1 Reporting Support
The HR software add-on's Demographics Report gathers the employee data EEO-1 and VETS-4212 reports need.
Payroll Help From a USA-Based Team
The setup was easy. When I had questions, the chat folks were very helpful.”
-Cal
What Manufacturers Say About Patriot Payroll
Switch from spreadsheets or another provider without starting from scratch
- Free payroll setup assistance
- Free USA-based support by phone, email, or chat
- Tax filing reliability guarantee with Full Service Payroll
Manufacturing Payroll Resources
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Manufacturing Payroll Software FAQs
Yes, Patriot Payroll lets you set multiple pay rates for one hourly employee, so second- and third-shift hours can be paid at a higher rate in the same payroll run.
Yes, Patriot Payroll calculates blended overtime when an employee works at more than one pay rate in a week, following FLSA rules.
Yes, Patriot's Time & Attendance add-on lets employees punch in and out through the employee portal or the My Patriot app, and managers approve time cards before sending hours to payroll.
Yes, Patriot Payroll integrates with pay-as-you-go workers' comp from ERGO NEXT Insurance, and the premium is paid automatically with each payroll.
Patriot Payroll supports businesses with up to 500 employees on both Basic Payroll and Full Service Payroll.