ADP pricing
How ADP really prices RUN and Workforce Now, why almost everything is quoted, and the base fee, per employee tiers and setup that decide your bill.
ADP does not publish standard prices for most of its payroll and HR products. It quotes each deal on company size, payroll frequency, the modules you choose and your service level. Two product families matter for most buyers: RUN, built for small businesses, and Workforce Now, built for midsize and larger teams. Reported Workforce Now figures span roughly $10 to $25 per employee per month across its tiers, but a per pay period base fee and a one time setup charge sit on top, and add on modules carry their own fees. Because so little is published, the only reliable number is your own quote. Below we lay out the structure as reported, then the base, per employee and setup costs that decide real spend. Treat the figures as a guide and confirm with ADP.
Plans and prices
Quote based; per employee plus base and setupPricing as of June 2026. ADP is quote based and does not publish standard rates. Workforce Now tiers are reported at roughly $10 to $25 per employee per month, with a base platform or per pay period fee, typically reported around $1,500 to $5,000 annually, plus a one time implementation charge commonly cited at 10 to 20 percent of annual fees. RUN is quoted for small businesses. Check the vendor for current pricing.
The per employee figure is only one line.
Four things tend to separate ADP's reported per employee figure from what a team actually pays. Because pricing is quoted, budget for these before you commit.
ADP pricing FAQ
How much does ADP cost?
ADP is quote based and does not publish standard rates. Workforce Now tiers are reported at roughly $10 to $25 per employee per month, with a base platform fee, reported around $1,500 to $5,000 a year, plus a one time setup charge. RUN is quoted for small businesses. Verified June 2026; check the vendor for current pricing.
Why does ADP not publish its prices?
ADP quotes each deal on company size, payroll frequency, chosen modules and service level, so there is no single list price. The reported per employee figures are third party guides; the only reliable number is your own quote.
Is there a base fee with ADP?
Typically yes. Beyond the per employee charge, ADP usually adds a base platform or per pay period fee, reported around $1,500 to $5,000 a year, and a one time implementation fee. Small teams should factor those fixed costs into the total.
RUN or Workforce Now, which is right for me?
RUN is built for small businesses and is quoted accordingly. Workforce Now targets midsize and larger teams with deeper HR, benefits and reporting across its Essential, Enhanced and Complete tiers. Your size and feature needs decide which ADP quotes you.