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Payroll for Construction and trades
Last updated Sep 27, 2026
These lists use the scores we gave for Construction and trades, not the all-buyers scores. Gusto is #1 here, #2 for all buyers; OnPay is #2 here, #1 for all buyers; Paychex Flex is #3 here, #4 for all buyers.
Payroll services
Our top picks
- Top score
#1 Gusto
Single-state teams that want federal, state and local taxes filed for $79 a month for five employees
8.5/10Very goodOur scoreVisit GustoOn gusto.com #2 OnPay
Small teams that want local taxes, W-2s and multi-state payroll in one $79 plan, first month free
8.5/10Very goodOur scoreVisit OnPayOn onpay.com#3 Paychex Flex
Teams under 20 employees that sign up online from $64 a month for five, with tax filing billed extra
7.8/10GoodOur scoreVisit Paychex FlexOn paychex.com
- Top score
Single-state teams that want federal, state and local taxes filed for $79 a month for five employees
- Files federal, state and local payroll taxes and W-2s for you.
- Support: Basic Support on Simple: call or chat during business hours, 24/7 help centre; Priority Support is a $30/mo + $3/mo per person add-on..
- Says it pays penalties caused by its own filing errors.
8.5/10Very goodOur score - Rank 2
OnPay
Small teams that want local taxes, W-2s and multi-state payroll in one $79 plan, first month free
- Files federal, state and local payroll taxes and W-2s for you.
- Support: Phone, chat and email support on the one plan (help article: weekdays 9AM-8PM EST by phone)..
- Says it pays penalties caused by its own filing errors.
8.5/10Very goodOur score - Rank 3
Paychex Flex
Teams under 20 employees that sign up online from $64 a month for five, with tax filing billed extra
- Files federal, state and local payroll taxes and W-2s for you.
- Support: 24/7 support options; Paychex Flex payroll clients can chat with a live representative or call support..
- Entry plan (Paychex Flex Essentials): $39.00 base + 5 x $5.00 per employee = $64.00 a month.
7.8/10GoodOur score - Lowest priceRank 4
Square Payroll
Square sellers who want tips and timecards imported, at $65 a month for five employees
- Support: Phone support M-F 6 a.m.-6 p.m. PT (1 (855) 700-6000) and chat from the support centre..
- Says it pays penalties caused by its own filing errors.
- Entry plan (Full-service payroll): $35.00 base + 5 x $6.00 per employee = $65.00 a month.
7.4/10GoodOur score - Rank 5
QuickBooks Payroll
QuickBooks Online users who want federal and state payroll taxes filed from $85 a month for five
- Construction and trades features published: 4 of 4 (certified payroll reports, pay-as-you-go workers' comp, labour cost by job, employees in several states).
- Support: Phone and chat with payroll experts during business hours (weekend phone and chat on Premium and Elite only).
- Entry plan (Workforce Payroll): $50.00 base + 5 x $7.00 per employee = $85.00 a month.
7.1/10GoodOur score - Rank 6
Patriot Payroll
Owners who file payroll taxes themselves and want the lowest cost, $37 a month for five employees
- Entry plan (Basic Payroll): $17.00 base + 5 x $4.00 per employee = $37.00 a month.
- Support: Free USA-based support by phone, email or chat, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET, Monday to Friday, on both plans.
- A free trial.
6.5/10FairOur score