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CheckMark Payroll

Ch 036.8of 21 Restaurant Payroll Software
  1. 1Runs onMac, Windows
  2. 2Costsfree trial · paid from $49.92/mo
  3. 3Tip managementYes
  4. 4Payroll tax filingYes
  5. 5Multi-state payrollYes
  6. 6Employee payment methodsdirect deposit
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Overview

CheckMark Payroll is ranked #3 of 21 in restaurant payroll software on Specifiction. It runs on macOS, Windows. There is no free plan. A free trial is offered. Paid plans start at $49.92/mo.

CheckMark Payroll plans and pricing

All plans
CheckMark Payroll Pro $599/yr $599/first year; $419 from second year Unlimited employees · unlimited payrolls · one company and one computer included · up to 60 minutes of support per payroll year checkmark.com · 4 Oct 2026
CheckMark Payroll Pro+ $669/yr $669/first year; $489 from second year Unlimited employees · unlimited payrolls · one company and one computer included · up to 120 minutes of support per payroll year checkmark.com · 4 Oct 2026

Compared on restaurant payroll software

Free plan
Nocheckmark.com
Tip management
Yescheckmark.com
Payroll tax filing
Yescheckmark.com
Multi-state payroll
Yescheckmark.com
Employee payment methods
direct_depositcheckmark.com

Facts

Purpose
CheckMark Payroll is desktop, do-it-yourself payroll software marketed to restaurants, bars, breweries, and other tip-based businesses.checkmark.com · 4 Oct 2026
Tip payroll
The restaurant product page says the software calculates and tracks tipped wages for tipped employees.checkmark.com · 4 Oct 2026
Payroll capacity
The restaurant page advertises unlimited employees, unlimited locations, and unlimited payroll runs without extra charges for payroll frequency.checkmark.com · 4 Oct 2026
Pay options
It supports MICR check printing and creates ACH direct deposit files for submission to a bank or ACH provider.checkmark.com · 4 Oct 2026
Payroll features
The features page lists automated pay calculations, multiple pay schedules, special checks, check edits and reissues, and wage allocation.checkmark.com · 4 Oct 2026
Taxes and reporting
The pricing page lists federal payroll form printing, W-2 and W-3 printing and e-filing, employer payroll tax filings, and access to 40+ payroll report types.checkmark.com · 4 Oct 2026
Integrations
The restaurant page says payroll data can be exported to CheckMark MultiLedger, QuickBooks, and other accounting software.checkmark.com · 4 Oct 2026
Trial
The vendor offers a 60-day free trial for the desktop software and says no credit card is required.checkmark.com · 4 Oct 2026
Platform and connection
The desktop software is available for Windows and Mac, and the vendor says an internet connection is required for installation, activation, and use.checkmark.com · 4 Oct 2026
Security and privacy
CheckMark says personal, company, and credit card information is processed through a secure encryption service and that it keeps user and employee information confidential and protected.checkmark.com · 4 Oct 2026
Support
The restaurant product page offers US-based support by chat, email, and phone; the Pro+ plan includes priority assistance, toll-free help, and live chat.checkmark.com · 4 Oct 2026
Notable limits
The base desktop license includes one company and one computer; additional companies and computer installations cost extra, and annual updates are required.checkmark.com · 4 Oct 2026
Company
CheckMark, Inc. says it has served small businesses since 1984 and is headquartered in Fort Collins, Colorado.checkmark.com · 4 Oct 2026

Company

Founded
1984checkmark.com · 28 Sept 2026
Headquarters
Fort Collins, Colorado, USAcheckmark.com · 28 Sept 2026

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