In Illinois, most payroll service projects cost between $300 and $3,000 per year, with a typical price near $1,000. Local labour, permits and materials move the final price, so treat the range below as a planning guide.
Typical payroll service cost
$300 – $3,000
per year · typical $1,000
A general planning range, not a quotation.
Payroll service cost breakdown
- DIY payroll software$200 – $600typical $400
- Full-service payroll$500 – $1,500typical $900
- Enterprise with HR$1,500 – $3,000typical $2,000
At a glance
- Typical range$300 – $3,000
- Unitper year
- Cities covered50
What Payroll Services costs
Full-service payroll includes processing payroll, tax filing, and employee deposits. Costs range from $300–$3,000 per year depending on employee count and payroll frequency. Additional fees may apply for benefits administration or HR support.
By city in Illinois
- Addison
- Alton
- Arlington Heights
- Belleville
- Berwyn
- Bolingbrook
- Buffalo Grove
- Calumet City
- Carbondale
- Carol Stream
- Carpentersville
- Champaign
- Chicago
- Cicero
- Crystal Lake
- DeKalb
- Decatur
- Des Plaines
- Downers Grove
- Elgin
- Elmhurst
- Evanston
- Glenview
- Hanover Park
- Hoffman Estates
- Joliet
- Kankakee
- Lombard
- Moline
- Mount Prospect
- Naperville
- Normal
- Oak Lawn
- Oak Park
- Orland Park
- Palatine
- Park Ridge
- Peoria
- Rock Island
- Rockford
- Romeoville
- Round Lake Beach
- Schaumburg
- Skokie
- Springfield
- Streamwood
- Tinley Park
- Urbana
- Waukegan
- Wheaton
Frequently asked questions
How much does payroll service cost per employee?
Typically $2–$10 per employee per pay run, plus a base monthly fee of $20–$50. For 10 employees weekly, expect $300–$1,000 annually.
What affects the annual price?
Number of employees, payroll frequency (weekly vs monthly), and whether you need tax filing, direct deposit, or HR add-ons. More services raise cost.
How can I reduce payroll costs?
Choose a basic plan, opt for monthly payroll, and bundle services. Also, compare per-employee fees and negotiate annual contracts.