Online Payroll Is Easy With Patriot Payroll®
User-friendly payroll that simplifies payday and compliance
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A Trusted Payroll Provider
That goes the extra mile
USA-based support that is unmatched
Fast, simple, & affordable online payroll
Over 60,000 customers across the USA
Up to 500 employees company size supported
Payroll in 3 Easy Steps
Patriot Payroll customers average less than 3 minutes to run a payroll.
“I do my entire payroll in about a minute each week…Patriot has made payroll the fastest, easiest part of running my business. I wish the rest of it was this easy.” —Roger Goff
1. Enter Hours 
Plug in employee hours, or use our Time & Attendance add-on to automatically import hours.
2. Approve Payroll
After you see our instant payroll calculations, it’s one click to approve.
3. Print Paychecks 
Print checks, use free direct deposit, or a combination of both.
Run Unlimited Payrolls
Pay employees and contractors as often as you want.
- Supports all pay frequencies
- Off-cycle payroll options
- Customizable to meet your needs
Tax Filings & Deposits With Full Service Payroll
Ditch the stress with our payroll services.
- Federal, state, and local payroll tax filing and deposits
- Year-end payroll tax filings (e.g., W-2) at no additional cost
- Tax filing reliability guarantee
Auto Payroll
Our automated payroll fully automates recurring pay runs, so you'll never miss a deadline.
- Take payroll off your to-do list
- Pay your team on time
- Stay in the loop with advanced notification
Pay With Free Direct Deposit or Check
Pay employees and contractors with our direct deposit services.
- 4-day and 2-day (for qualifying customers) direct deposit
- Easy direct deposit application process
- Handwrite or print checks right from the software
Free USA-based Support
- Thousands of 5-star reviews
- No robots—just a friendly team of humans!
- Call, email, or chat
- Short wait times
This is why we’re known as ☆America’s Payroll™.
Our customers have described our unparalleled, free USA-based support as:
- “Exceeds expectations”
- “Unmatched”
- “HUMANS!”
- “The absolute best”
- “Short queue time”
- “Knowledgeable”
- “TOP RATED”
Easily Switch to Patriot’s Online Payroll Processing
Setting up your payroll software is easy when you sign up for Patriot Software.
Do it yourself
Our payroll setup wizard will walk you through onboarding.
or
Let us help you
Contact our dedicated USA-based onboarding team.
Give Your Team the Power
Our employee self service and contractor portals let your team:
- Print pay stubs and reports
- View paychecks, tax forms (W-2s, 1099s), and more
- Self-onboarding for W-2 new hires
- Manage personal info, direct deposit, and more
W-2 employees can download the app for Android or iOS:
Online Payroll Reports
Filter and export the data you need with Patriot Payroll.
- Payroll Details Report
- Payroll Tax Liabilities Report
- Payroll Tax Deposit Report (With Full Service Payroll)
Two Payroll Options
Federal, state, and local tax calculations; free direct deposit; unlimited payrolls; and more.
Chosen by 84% of customers
Everything in Basic Payroll, plus federal, state, and local tax filings and deposits.
Simplify Your Work With One Unified Platform
Our integrated platform is available under one seamless login.
- Income and expense tracking
- Create and send invoices
- Accept credit cards
- Employees enter their hours
- Clock-in and out via web or app
- Custom overtime rules
- HR Compliance Center
- Paperless employee files
- Manager permissions
Free Payroll Integrations
Streamline your payroll without the extra fees.
Health Benefits
- Integration with SimplyInsured
- Health, dental, and vision plans with top carriers
- Connect existing health benefits
401(k) Plans
- Integration with Vestwell
- Customized, affordable retirement plans
- Exclusive pricing and 401(k) options
Workers’ Compensation
- Free pay-as-you-go workers' comp integration with NEXT
- Multiple carrier choices
- Premiums automatically deducted each payroll
Accounting Software
- Integration with QuickBooks
- Sync payroll entries to QuickBooks Online
- Export entries to QuickBooks Desktop
Online Payroll FAQs
Asked ... and Answered
No, we offer free direct deposit! There’s no additional software charge for providing standard or expedited direct deposit to your employees.
New customers can switch to Patriot at any time. When to switch is entirely up to you! We will help you get started whether you start fresh in the new year or switch mid-year or at the end of a quarter.
Patriot offers a few direct deposit options to meet our customers' needs: expedited 2-day direct deposit for qualifying customers, standard 4-day direct deposit payroll prefunding, or customer initiated funding through bank wires or Instant payments.
Our Full Service Payroll will collect, file and deposit federal, state, and most local taxes, in the USA. Learn more here about tax filing and deposits.
Yes, we file in all 50 states with our Full Service Payroll. However, there is a $12 fee for each additional state that we file in.
After you have completed your tax filing setup, Patriot Software will collect payroll taxes on approved payrolls usually the first banking day before the pay date. If payroll is run on the same day as the pay date, payroll taxes will be collected on the next available banking day. We will deposit your payroll taxes based on your business's tax deposit frequency.
Payroll FAQs
New customers can switch to Patriot at any time. When to switch is entirely up to you! We will help you get started whether you start fresh in the new year or switch mid-year or at the end of a quarter.
Patriot offers a few direct deposit options to meet our customers' needs: expedited 2-day direct deposit for qualifying customers, standard 4-day direct deposit payroll prefunding, or customer initiated funding through bank wires or Instant payments.
Our Full Service Payroll will collect, file and deposit federal, state, and most local taxes, in the USA. Learn more here.
Yes, we file in all 50 states with our Full Service Payroll. However, there is a $12 fee for each additional state that we file in.
After you have completed your tax filing setup, Patriot Software will collect payroll taxes on approved payrolls usually the first banking day before the pay date.
We offer a convenient setup checklist to help you gather this information ahead of time and ensure a quick and efficient setup. Learn what information you need to set up payroll here.
Our software is designed to guide you through the setup process with our easy payroll wizards. We offer free payroll setup for customers who would like assistance. We will enter your employee data and year-to-date payroll information. If you’d like to take advantage of this option, first sign up for a free trial. Then, call 877-968-7147 option 2, email our team at success@patriotsoftware.com, or chat us to request free setup assistance.
No. You are charged the base monthly price and a per worker fee on the first of each month. If a worker does not have a payroll during certain months, you are not charged for them.
Our payroll software is online. You can access it anytime or anywhere you have data or internet access. There’s no software to download.
The software is designed for small to large businesses, from 1–500 employees, in all industries. Whether you are a seasoned business or just starting out, our software will help you keep your time and money.
Yes. You may run a payroll whenever you need to in the payroll software.
No–our software is only available to companies with employees working in the USA. It’s our passion to help American businesses by providing streamlined, easy, and affordable payroll management solutions.
In the months you don’t run payroll, you will only be charged the base price for the payroll.
Patriot Software accepts credit or debit cards from Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover for your software and service fees.
You’ll need a commercial or business bank account to utilize our direct deposit or Full Service payroll.
We are SOC2 Type II compliant to ensure the industry gold-standards in keeping your data safe. We will also require you to set up multiple authentication methods to ensure your log in credentials are not compromised.
Patriot collects and files Workers’ Compensation Insurance for Washington and Wyoming. For other states, we do offer free workers' comp integration with NEXT Insurance, who offers Pay-As-You-Go Workers’ Compensation Insurance.
Unfortunately, we don’t handle the IRS Form 943 with our Full Service Payroll at this time. However, you can use our Basic Payroll and file outside of the software if your business is required to file Form 943.
Patriot offers free integrations through our partners: Vestwell for 401(k) and Next Insurance for pay-as-you-go workers’ comp. We don’t handle payments for garnishments, health insurance, child support, or other retirement plans.