Payroll software that doesn’t put you to work

Payroll software that pays staff on time, every time. Set up payees once to make every pay run a walk in the park.

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The pay run screen shows a list of employees with the option to include them in the current pay run.

Everything in one place

Store documents online for quick access. Capture bills and receipts via email, or scan files from your mobile.

Automate your admin

Connect Xero to your bank for automatic bank feeds. Easily sync bank and financial information.

Collaborate in real time

Work online with your accountant, bookkeeper or employees. Leave comments, discuss data and stay connected to your team.

Automated Australian payroll calculations

Pay employees in just a few clicks using Xero online payroll software. Payroll data updates your accounts automatically.

  • Included
    Automatic tax, superannuation and leave calculations for Australian businesses
  • Included
    Flexible pay calendars and pay rates
  • Included
    Payslips are instantly available to employees in Xero Me or can be shared securely via email
Employee pay details including type, salary, earning YTD and next pay day display in Xero’s payroll software.

Employee self-service with the payroll app

Reduce admin and save time by giving your employees access to the Xero Me payroll app so they can manage their own work-related admin.

  • Included
    Your staff can access their own payslips
  • Included
    They can view leave balances and submit leave requests or timesheets on the go
  • Included
    Authorised staff can review and approve leave requests and timesheets
A request for annual leave is being completed online using the Xero Me payroll app.

Australia’s Single Touch Payroll sorted

Use Xero payroll software to simplify compliance with ATO requirements.

  • Included
    Lodge salary, wage, PAYG and superannuation details
  • Included
    Send Single Touch Payroll reports each payday
In the payroll software, the names of selected employees and the amount they are to be paid are ticked.

Plans to suit your business

Ignite

Usually $35

Now $3.50

AUD per month

Save $94.50 over 3 months

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Grow

Usually $70

Now $7

AUD per month

Save $189 over 3 months

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Comprehensive

Usually $90

Now $9

AUD per month

Save $243 over 3 months

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Usually $115

Now $11.50

AUD per month

Save $310.50 over 3 months

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Start using payroll for free

Access all Xero features for 30 days, then decide which plan best suits your business.

  • Included
    Safe and secure
  • Included
    Cancel any time
  • Included
    24/7 online support

Or compare plans from $35 per month

Cloud-based accounting software for a healthy business. Start using Xero for free