Sage Payroll
HMRC-recognised payroll for UK small and medium businesses
Overview
Sage Payroll is an HMRC-recognised payroll software for UK businesses managing 1 to 150 employees. Available in Essentials, Standard, and Premium plans, it covers salary processing, statutory deductions, payslip generation, and core HR features. The cloud platform charges a base monthly fee plus a per-employee rate (from £2 to £6) and includes no long-term contracts. All three plans bundle HR functionality and integrate with Sage's wider business cloud accounting suite.
Key Features
4 capabilities across the Payroll workflow.
HMRC Compliant Payroll
HMRC-recognised salary processing with automated PAYE, NIC, and statutory deductions for UK employers.
Payslip Generation
Generate compliant payslips and submit RTI returns directly to HMRC from the cloud platform.
Built-in HR Features
All plans include HR features for managing employees, leave, and people data alongside payroll.
Scalable Headcount
Scale from 1 to 150 employees with flexible per-employee pricing and no long-term contracts.
Pricing Plans
All prices in GBP. Contact vendor for enterprise & annual discounts.
Payroll Essentials
flat · billed monthly
- HMRC compliant
- Up to 5 employees included
- +£2 per extra employee
- HR features
Payroll Standard
flat · billed monthly
- Everything in Essentials
- +£4 per extra employee
- Advanced reporting
Payroll Premium
flat · billed monthly
- Everything in Standard
- +£6 per extra employee
- Premium support