Select your country below to see the pricing break down for Wave's payroll subscription.
Pricing in the United States
Your monthly payroll subscription price depends on whether or not you are doing business in a state where Wave offers Automated Tax Payments and Filings. Payroll Tax Payments and Filings are offered in Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Minnesota, New York, North Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin.
Over the next several weeks, all new US businesses using Wave’s payroll feature will have tax services, regardless of state. Learn more in Frequently asked questions about our Check payroll partnership.
The monthly subscription in all states includes direct deposit payments to your employees, W2/W3 forms, 1099-MISC form generation at year-end, and tax payment reminders.
Payroll subscription price in states with tax service
- $40 monthly base fee
- $6 per active employee per month
- $6 per contractor paid
If you are in one of the fourteen states where automated tax payments and filings are offered and wish to use Wave's self-service option instead, you will be able to opt out. Should you choose to opt out, the full base fee of $40 will still apply. Learn more about Automated Tax Payments and Filings.
Payroll subscription price in states without tax service
- $20 monthly base fee
- $6 per active employee per month
- $6 per contractor paid
Wave charges sales tax as required based on the work address under your Business Profile. Any tax charged will appear on your bill.
What’s an active employee?
An employee is considered active if they’re currently working for your business and are not on leave. If an employee goes on leave or no longer works for your business, make sure to update their employment status so you won’t be charged for the months they’re not working.
For more information on payroll billing, see Cancel or reactivate your payroll account.
Pricing in Canada
The monthly subscription includes direct deposit payments to your employees, automatic remittances to the CRA, preparation of ROEs when you offboard an employee, and T4 Form generation at year-end.
The monthly price of a new payroll subscription in Canada is:
- $25 monthly base fee
- $6 per active employee per month
- $6 per contractor paid
Wave charges sales tax as required based on the work address under your Business Profile. Any tax charged will appear on your bill.
What’s an active employee?
An employee is considered active if they’re currently working for your business and are not on leave. If an employee goes on leave or no longer works for your business, make sure to update their employment status so you won’t be charged for the months they’re not working.
For more information on payroll billing, scroll down to the FAQ section in Cancel or reactivate your payroll account.