Smart payroll for single employee businesses.

Pay yourself automatically and manage your finances with Gusto’s all-in-one payroll software.

Payroll, simple and secure.

Starting a one-person company or an S-corp is hard enough without all the paperwork — not to mention making sure you stay compliant with the IRS. Fortunately, our automated software is designed to help make your life easier.

We’re here for you.

With Gusto’s support team, you have a whole team to answer your questions, give tips, and more. We’re just a call, chat, or email away.

One price, countless advantages.

We dislike hidden fees as much as you do. That’s why we’re upfront about our pricing: once you’re signed in, you get unlimited payroll runs and tons of features right at your fingertips.

Gusto has allowed my small company to offer big-time benefits without an HR department.

Tom Sheahan, CEO, Red Oxygen

Gusto is intuitive and easy to use. Not to mention, it is beautifully designed and has a persona that brings a smile to my face with every notification.

Bree Mullen, Founder, Studio Us

Automated payroll and taxes

Lighten your checklist with our all-in-one platform.

Gusto doesn’t just calculate your taxes — we file them with all the right local, state, and federal agencies when you run payroll. But wait, didn’t Congress just pass…? Relax, Gusto works to stay on top of ever-changing laws and ordinances. We also track and sync tedious calculations like benefit deductions, and make sure you get paid on time with Payroll on AutoPilot®.

Dedicated support

Ask your friendly support team.

You don’t need a fancy degree to start your business. With Gusto, you have a whole team on call, ready to give you answers and advice. With our Plus plan add-on and Premium plans, you even get access to SHRM- and HRCI-certified experts who understand how to optimize your business and help keep it safe from expensive compliance errors.

Premium value

Enjoy big business capabilities at a small business price.

Gusto’s all-in-one platform is designed for small businesses, but it lets you make big business moves like setting up a retirement account and getting health coverage. Plus, our transparent pricing model can help you keep your finances under control. No surprises. No stress.

Flexible growth

Scale at your own pace.

When you’re ready to grow your team, our modern all-in-one platform easily scales to fit your needs. You can onboard, pay, and insure more employees without changing up your whole system. We help reduce barriers between you and your potential.

Client resources

Every problem has a solution.

Gusto provides a variety of resources to assist you in choosing just the kind of help you need. We always recommend hitting up our support team, but you can also search our Help Center or browse our Talk Shop Blog, where we deep-dive on issues relevant to starting and growing one-employee companies and S-corps. We have a series of How-To and Local Reference Guides, an array of specialized tools, and more.

How do I do payroll on my own (manually)?

Doing your own payroll can save you money on an accountant or an automated service, but be warned – it does take a good deal of time and patience. Check out our in-depth article on Doing Your Own Payroll.

What’s the best payroll for a one-employee company?

There are many questions to consider when choosing a payroll service: What’s included in the pricing? Do they operate in all the areas that you do? Do they offer lifetime access? We’ve created a handy comparison sheet so you can see how Gusto stacks up to some other providers.

What’s the price for one-employee payroll?

Gusto’s plans start at just $40/month, plus $6/month per user. Unlike some of our competition, we offer upfront pricing so you know what you’re getting. The time you’ll save and the value you’ll get from our all-in-one platform will feel totally worth it. If we’re wrong, you can cancel at any time.

How do I pay myself as a business owner?

You’ve put in so much work — now you deserve to get paid. Should you just write yourself a check? To make sure you’re doing everything the best way possible, let our experts give you a detailed rundown on the hows and how-nots of Paying Yourself As A Business Owner, As A Single-Member LLC, As An S-Corp, and through an Owner’s Draw.

How do I set up payroll for an S-corp?

Having your payroll set up can be one of the most satisfying parts of starting a business. But getting to that point can be tricky. Lucky for you, payroll is what we do. You can learn all the ins and outs here.