BambooHR pricing in 2026
Published rates and provenance
| Pricing model | Two tiers (Core / Pro). PEPM for 25+ employees, flat monthly for under 25. Quote-only. |
|---|---|
| Provenance | quote-only - buying-committee estimate |
| Cheapest rate | Quote-only. Buying-committee Core ~$6 PEPM, Pro ~$10 PEPM, payroll add-on ~$6 PEPM. |
| PEPM band (low / mid / high) | $6.00 $10.00 $18.00 |
| Implementation fee band | $0.00 to $4,500 |
| Source | https://www.bamboohr.com/pricing/ [1] |
| Last re-verified | 2026-06-20 |
| Recent changes | Tiers unchanged at Core / Pro through 2026; the pricing page remains a quote form. Payroll, Benefits Admin, Time Tracking, and Performance are paid add-ons. |
What the buying committee actually pays
BambooHR rarely waives the per-module add-on. SSO upgrade is bundled with Pro, not sold separately. Renewal-uplift on multi-year contracts averages 12% per year unless capped in the MSA [2].
What is the PEPM difference between Core and Pro?
Pro adds Performance, Time Tracking integration, and Advanced Reporting on top of Core. The PEPM step is roughly $4 in observed quotes ($6 to $10).
Which features are paid add-ons?
Payroll (add-on, ~$6 PEPM), Benefits Administration (add-on, ~$5 PEPM), Performance (bundled with Pro), Time Tracking (add-on, ~$3 PEPM). The base directory, org chart, and ATS are included in Core.
Is pricing flat-banded under 25 employees?
Yes. BambooHR bands sub-25 deployments into a flat monthly Core or Pro fee rather than strict PEPM. The transition to PEPM happens at 25.
What is the typical onboarding fee?
$0 to $4,500 depending on tier and module count. BambooHR frequently waives implementation in exchange for annual upfront payment.
How is SSO priced?
SAML SSO is bundled with Pro at no separate upcharge. Core does not include SSO.