Paylocity pricing in 2026
Published rates and provenance
| Pricing model | Per-employee per-payroll + monthly base. Quote-only. |
|---|---|
| Provenance | quote-only - buying-committee estimate |
| Cheapest rate | Quote-only. Buying-committee $8-$28 PEPM depending on modules. |
| PEPM band (low / mid / high) | $8.00 $16.00 $28.00 |
| Implementation fee band | $3,000 to $15,000 |
| Source | https://www.paylocity.com/our-products/pricing/ [1] |
| Last re-verified | 2026-06-20 |
| Recent changes | Page still routes to a quote form. Implementation typically billed as a one-time fee scaled to seat count and module count. |
What the buying committee actually pays
Per-payroll-run fee is the line item buyers most often miss in modelling. Renewal-uplift on multi-year contracts averages 12% per year unless capped in the MSA [2].
What is Paylocity's PEPM and what does the base include?
Floor around $8 PEPM for HR + Payroll. Talent (Recruiting, Onboarding, Performance), LMS, Compensation, and Benefits Admin are paid modules.
What is implementation for 100 employees?
$3,000-$5,000 for a 100-employee Payroll + HR migration. $8,000-$15,000 for 250-500 employees on the full Talent stack.
Which modules carry a separate PEPM?
LMS ($3-$5 PEPM), Compensation ($4-$6 PEPM), Surveys ($2-$3 PEPM), Benefits Administration ($4-$5 PEPM), Time and Labor ($3 PEPM).
Does Paylocity charge per payroll run?
Yes. Per-payroll-run fees stack on top of the per-employee subscription. Bi-weekly payroll therefore has 26 runs per year billed at a per-employee per-run rate.
How does Paylocity compare to Paycom on cost?
At equivalent seat count, Paycom typically runs 15-25% higher on headline PEPM but bundles more Talent functionality. Paylocity wins on transparent module pricing; Paycom wins on Beti self-service payroll savings.