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Zenefits Payroll uses custom pricing as of July 2026 with 3 plans available. Contact Zenefits Payroll directly for a personalized quote. Pricing depends on your chosen tier, contract length, and negotiated discounts.

Use the interactive pricing calculator to estimate your exact cost based on team size and requirements.

  • Free tier: No free tier available

Zenefits Payroll offers 3 pricing tiers: HR Plus, Advisory Services, HR Plus (ASO).

Zenefits Payroll uses custom pricing, and hidden costs like implementation and support add to the quoted price as of July 2026. Contact the vendor for a quote. Hidden costs like implementation and support add significantly to the total. Key hidden costs: payroll processing add-on, minimum employee billing, implementation fees. Verified from 1 sources by CostBench.

Hidden Costs Breakdown

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Payroll Processing Add-on

high addon

Payroll processing is an additional $6 PEPM for the Essentials and Growth plans, being only included in the highest-tier Zen plan.

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It is only included in the highest-tier Zen plan, which costs $27 PEPM annually.

2

Minimum Employee Billing

medium overage

Zenefits Payroll typically bills for a minimum of five employees, regardless of the actual headcount.

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Minimum Employee Billing: Zenefits Payroll typically bills for a minimum of five employees, regardless of the actual headcount.

3

Implementation Fees

medium implementation

A nominal implementation fee, usually around 5-10% of the annual software fees, may be charged to get started.

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Implementation Fees: A nominal implementation fee, usually around 5-10% of the annual software fees, may be charged to get started.

4

HR Advisory Services

low support

Access to HR expert support costs an additional $8 PEPM.

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HR Advisory Services: Access to HR expert support costs an additional $8 PEPM.

5

Benefits Broker Fees

medium addon

A fee of $5 per person per month may apply for benefits administration if a buyer chooses to use their existing benefits broker outside of TriNet's network.

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Benefits Broker Fees: If a buyer chooses to use their existing benefits broker outside of TriNet's network, a fee of $5 per person per month may apply for benefits administration.

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What hidden costs should I budget for with Zenefits Payroll?

Beyond the license fee, budget for: Payroll Processing Add-on ($6 PEPM); Implementation Fees (5-10% of the annual software fees); HR Advisory Services ($8 PEPM); Benefits Broker Fees ($5 per person per month). Exact totals depend on your deployment size and negotiated terms.

02 Does Zenefits Payroll charge for implementation?

Zenefits Payroll implementation is not included in the license cost. A nominal implementation fee, usually around 5-10% of the annual software fees, may be charged to get started.. Estimated impact: 5-10% of the annual software fees.

03 How much does Zenefits Payroll support cost?

Access to HR expert support costs an additional $8 PEPM.. Estimated impact: $8 PEPM.

04 Are there overage or storage costs with Zenefits Payroll?

Zenefits Payroll typically bills for a minimum of five employees, regardless of the actual headcount..

05 What add-ons cost extra with Zenefits Payroll?

Add-on pricing for Zenefits Payroll varies by feature. The sourced cost breakdown above lists any verified add-on costs we have.

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