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Houston Payroll Service Pricing

Payroll pricing decoded — no hidden-fee surprises — serving clients in Houston, TX. Houston CPAs serve energy, healthcare, and the city's vast small-business community.

Base fees: $30–$150/month plus $4–$12 per employee per month
Full-service providers (ADP, Paychex) typically $50–$200/month base
Add-ons: benefits, time tracking, workers' comp, and multi-state compliance

About Houston

Payroll Service Pricing in Houston, TX

Houston CPAs serve energy, healthcare, and the city's vast small-business community.

Houston is home to a growing community of accounting professionals who serve businesses, families, and high-net-worth individuals across the region. Whether you're looking for tax preparation, monthly bookkeeping, or strategic CFO-level guidance, the right payroll pricing in Houston can save you time, reduce risk, and uncover opportunities most owners miss.

Understand payroll service pricing models, per-employee-per-month fees, and total cost of ownership for outsourced payroll providers.

Texas tax climate

The local tax environment

State tax overview

Texas has no state personal income tax and no corporate income tax — replaced by a margin (franchise) tax on businesses above the $2.47M no-tax threshold. Sales tax is 6.25% state plus local up to 8.25% combined. Property taxes are among the highest in the country, which shapes most local tax planning conversations.

Tax rates and rules change frequently. Verify current figures with a licensed professional before acting.

What this means for you

  • A local payroll pricing understands Texas-specific filing requirements.
  • Multi-state nexus and remote-worker rules vary — ask about your exposure.
  • Entity election and pass-through tax options are state-specific.

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Industries served

Houston payroll pricing work across Texas's economy

Energy & oil/gas
Real estate
Healthcare
Construction
Tech & startups

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Payroll Service Pricing in Houston

How much does payroll service cost per employee?

Most providers charge a base monthly fee of $30–$150 plus $4–$12 per employee per month. A 10-employee company typically pays $70–$250/month total.

What's included in payroll service pricing?

Core payroll runs, direct deposit, tax filing and remittance (federal, state, local), W-2 and 1099 generation, and basic employee self-service portal. Benefits admin and time tracking are usually add-ons.

Is it cheaper to do payroll in-house?

Rarely. DIY payroll software saves provider fees but requires your time, carries penalty risk for missed filings, and doesn't include compliance support. Most small businesses save money outsourcing.

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