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Best Church Payroll Software in 2026

Church payroll software covers pay administration as well as compensation details that may matter to clergy and church staff. Compared on clergy compensation and housing allowance, these entries also include criteria for direct deposit, tax filing support, payroll reporting, and W-2 and 1099 support.

  1. 01 CDM+

    CDM+ suits nonprofits and faith-based organizations that need fund accounting, budgeting, reconciliation, and related management tools.

    From $25/mo Free trial Web · Windows · macOS · iOS
    9.2 Visit Specs
  2. 02 Church Windows

    It is designed for churches of all sizes and denominations needing membership, scheduling, giving, accounting, or payroll modules.

    From $17.08/mo Free trial Web · Windows · macOS · Self-hosted
    9.0 Visit Specs
  3. 03 IconCMO Payroll

    It suits churches using IconCMO fund accounting that need payroll, including pastor compensation and year-end reporting.

    From $35/mo Free trial Web · iOS · Android · API
    8.8 Visit Specs
  4. 04 OnPay

    OnPay suits small businesses that need payroll alongside HR and time-tracking tools.

    From $10/mo Free trial Web · iOS · Android · API
    8.8 Visit Specs
  5. 05 Patriot Payroll

    Patriot Payroll suits US businesses with 1–500 employees that need payroll by check or direct deposit.

    From $6/mo Free trial Web · iOS · Android
    8.6 Visit Specs
  6. 06 isolved HCM

    People Cloud suits organizations seeking a connected HR, payroll, benefits, and talent platform, including those with 50 to more than 1,500 employees.

    From $9/mo Web · iOS · Android · API
    8.4 Visit Specs
  7. 07 ParishSOFT

    ParishSOFT suits Catholic parishes, dioceses, schools, and ministry organizations looking for records, accounting, giving, or ministry tools.

    Free trial Web · iOS · Android · API
    8.4 Visit Specs
  8. 08 ADP Workforce Now

    ADP Workforce Now is presented for organizations with 50–999 or 1,000 or more employees that need payroll and HR functions.

    Web · iOS · Android
    8.2 Visit Specs
  9. 09 FlockBase

    FlockBase is aimed at small churches that need membership records, contribution tracking, and fund accounting.

    From $24/mo Free trial Web · Windows
    7.9 Visit Specs
  10. 10 Gusto

    Gusto suits small businesses looking to manage payroll alongside benefits, hiring, and workforce administration.

    From $49/mo Web · iOS · Android · API
    7.9 Visit Specs
  11. 11 Paycor
    Web · iOS · Android · API
    7.9 Visit Specs
  12. 12 Amplify Accounting
    Free trial
    7.7 Visit Specs
  13. 13 Payroll Mate
    From $18.25/mo Free trial Windows
    7.7 Visit Specs
  14. 14 ChurchSoftware Payroll
    From $25/mo Web
    7.6 Visit Specs
  15. 15 Paycom
    Web · iOS · Android
    7.6 Visit Specs
  16. 16 Paylocity

    Paylocity presents solutions for small businesses, midsize businesses and enterprises.

    Web · iOS · Android
    7.6 Visit Specs
  17. 17 Realm

    Realm suits churches that need tools for congregation records, giving, groups, events, reporting, or multi-campus administration.

    From $49/mo Free trial Web · iOS · Android
    7.6 Visit Specs
  18. 18 CarbonHRM
    Web · iOS · Android
    7.5 Visit Specs
  19. 19 Elexio Church Accounting
    Web
    7.5 Visit Specs
  20. 20 FellowshipOne

    It may suit churches seeking tools for member and group management, events, finances and giving in a connected product set.

    Web · Windows · macOS · iOS
    7.5 Visit Specs
  21. 21 Storehouse Finance
    From $199.99/mo Free trial Web
    7.2 Visit Specs
  22. 22 SurePayroll

    SurePayroll suits small businesses, independent operators and households needing online payroll with employee self-service and mobile access.

    From $20/mo Web · iOS · Android
    7.1 Visit Specs
  23. 23 Shelby Financials Payroll
    Web · Windows
    6.7 Visit Specs
  24. 24 ACS General Ledger
    Web · Windows
    6.3 Visit Specs
  25. 25 QuickBooks Payroll
    Web · iOS · Android
    5.6 Visit Specs
How this list is ordered. Specifiction scores each tool on how fully its maker documents it, whether its prices are published, where the research puts it, the platforms it runs on and whether it can be tried for free (how we rank). Makers can also buy a numbered place (how Specifiction is paid for).

CDM+, FellowshipOne, and IconCMO Payroll are among the options shown. Check free-plan availability and paid-from pricing, then weigh the listed payroll features against your church’s needs. Reviewing each criterion separately can help clarify which aspects of payroll administration deserve the most attention in your situation.

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