Paylocity pricing
Why Paylocity is quote based, the reported per employee range for its HCM suite, and the setup and service fees that decide your bill.
Paylocity does not publish list pricing. It quotes each deal on company size, the modules you choose and your service level, so there is no single sticker. Reported per employee figures for the full HCM suite run roughly $22 to $32 per employee per month, with core payroll and HR alone nearer $18 to $22. On top of the per employee rate sit a one time implementation fee, commonly cited at 10 to 20 percent of first year software cost, and a managed services premium if you outsource payroll or HR. Paylocity aims at the mid market, broadly companies with 50 to 750 employees. Below we lay out the reported ranges and the costs that move real spend; treat the figures as a guide and confirm with Paylocity.
Plans and prices
Quote based; reported per employee plus setupPricing as of June 2026. Paylocity is quote based and does not publish list prices. Reported figures span roughly $18 to $22 per employee per month for core payroll and HR and about $22 to $32 for the full HCM suite, plus a one time implementation fee commonly cited at 10 to 20 percent of first year cost. Check the vendor for current pricing.
The per employee figure is one line of a quote.
Four things tend to separate Paylocity's reported per employee range from what a team actually pays. Because pricing is quoted, budget for these before you sign.
Paylocity pricing FAQ
How much does Paylocity cost?
Paylocity is quote based. Reported figures span roughly $18 to $22 per employee per month for core payroll and HR and about $22 to $32 for the full HCM suite, plus a one time implementation fee. Verified June 2026; check the vendor for current pricing.
Why does Paylocity not publish prices?
Paylocity quotes each deal on company size, the modules chosen and service level, so there is no single list price. The reported per employee figures are third party guides; your real number comes from a custom quote.
Is there a setup fee with Paylocity?
Yes. A one time implementation fee, commonly cited at 10 to 20 percent of first year software cost, covers data migration and configuration. It sits on top of the per employee rate, so year one runs above the steady state.
Who is Paylocity best for?
Paylocity targets the mid market, broadly companies with 50 to 750 employees that want a full HCM suite spanning payroll, HR, talent and benefits. Smaller teams often find simpler, published priced tools a better fit.