Gusto pricing (2026)
Gusto's paid plans start at $49/month — right at the $49 median of the 5 HR & Payroll Software tools we track.
Pricing verified Aug 12, 2026Page updated Aug 12, 2026
Plans
Every plan, side by side
Simple
$49/mo
base per month, plus $6 per person
- Full-service single-state payroll
- Automatic federal, state and local tax filing
- Employee self-service and profiles
- Basic hiring and onboarding tools
- Health insurance administration
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Plus
$80/mo
base per month, plus $12 per person
Everything in Simple, plus:
- Multi-state payroll
- Next-day direct deposit
- Time tracking and PTO management
- Performance reviews and team insights
Premium
Custom
Tailored pricing for larger teams
Everything in Plus, plus:
- HR resource center and advisers
- Dedicated customer success manager
- Compliance alerts
- Full-service payroll migration
At a glance
Plan comparison
Monthly vs annual pricing and the headline limits of each tier.
| Plan | Monthly | Annual (per mo) | Unit | Key inclusions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simple | $49/mo | — | base per month, plus $6 per person | Full-service single-state payroll · Automatic federal, state and local tax filing |
| Plus | $80/mo | — | base per month, plus $12 per person | Multi-state payroll · Next-day direct deposit |
| Premium | Contact sales | — | custom pricing | HR resource center and advisers · Dedicated customer success manager |
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