Sage Payroll pricing
6 plans read from sage.com
Payroll EssentialsPriced on request 5 employees · Up to 150 employees Read 21 Sep 2026 · sage.com
Payroll StandardPriced on request 5 employees · Up to 150 employees Read 21 Sep 2026 · sage.com
Payroll PremiumPriced on request 5 employees · Up to 150 employees Read 21 Sep 2026 · sage.com
Payroll Essentials£12 a month £12.00/month after 90% off for 3 months; excludes VAT; 5 employees includedup to 150 employees · extra employees £2.40, £1.70 or £1.40 each/month by volume · HR essentials Read 21 Oct 2026 · sage.com
Payroll Standard£23 a month £23.00/month after 90% off for 3 months; excludes VAT; 5 employees includedup to 150 employees · extra employees £4.40, £3.70 or £3.40 each/month by volume · core HR, timesheets and shift scheduling Read 21 Oct 2026 · sage.com
Payroll Premium£34 a month £34.00/month after 90% off for 3 months; excludes VAT; 5 employees includedup to 150 employees · extra employees £6.40, £5.70 or £5.40 each/month by volume · advanced HR, performance management and enhanced payroll Read 21 Oct 2026 · sage.com
In short
- Sage Payroll has a free plan (Payroll Essentials).
- A free trial is offered.
- Paid plans published: 3, from £12 a month.
- 3 plans are priced on request (Payroll Essentials, Payroll Standard, Payroll Premium).
What the alternatives costAll alternatives →
| Tool | From | Free plan | Free trial |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employment Hero | — | No | Yes |
| MYOB Business | A$15/mo | No | Yes |
| Patriot Payroll | $6/mo | No | Yes |
| Wave | $6/mo | Yes | Yes |
| Keka | — | No | Yes |
| PayFit | €16/mo | No | Yes |
| RUN Powered by ADP | — | Yes | Yes |
| MHR iTrent | — | No | No |