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Sage Payroll

by Sage · Payroll

Cloud payroll software with tax compliance for growing businesses.

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Works with
Sage
Deployment
Cloud
Company size
SMB, Mid-market
Pricing
Subscription
Founded
1981
Headquarters
Newcastle upon Tyne, England, UK

Overview

Sage Payroll is cloud payroll software from Sage, the UK-headquartered business-software company, aimed at small and mid-sized businesses. It combines payroll processing with tax compliance, payroll reporting, year-end forms, and employee self-service, and connects with Sage's accounting products as well as third-party tools. Sage offers payroll across multiple regions (including the US, UK, and other markets) with locally tailored versions; the U.S. offering focuses on domestic payroll with full tax filing.

The software handles payroll calculations, deposits and filing of payroll taxes, wage garnishments, W-2/1099 (US) preparation, and built-in compliance checks against current regulations. It includes time and attendance, leave tracking, benefits-related deductions, an employee self-service portal, and customizable reporting. It is designed to be approachable for smaller businesses while integrating with the broader Sage accounting and ERP ecosystem.

Sage Payroll is best suited to small and mid-sized businesses that want payroll integrated with Sage accounting. Pricing is tiered by number of employees, with some published entry pricing for smaller plans.

Screenshots & demo

Demo video from the vendor's YouTube channel.

Features & capabilities

Payroll Processing

Core payroll for small and mid-sized businesses.

  • Payroll calculation and processing
  • Multiple pay schedules and pay types
  • Direct deposit
  • Wage garnishment handling
  • Benefits-related deductions (FSA, 401(k), IRA)

Tax Compliance & Forms

Automated tax filing and year-end forms.

  • Deposit, filing, and payment of payroll taxes
  • W-2 / 1099 preparation and distribution (US)
  • Electronic tax-form generation (e.g., I-9)
  • Compliance checks against current regulations

Time & Attendance

Time tracking feeding payroll.

  • Employee clock-in / clock-out
  • Timeclock data used to calculate payroll hours
  • Vacation and leave tracking
  • PTO accrual

Employee Self-Service & Reporting

Self-service access and reporting.

  • Employee self-service portal
  • Employee database and profiles
  • Customizable payroll reports
  • Document management

Integrations

Connect with Sage accounting and other tools.

  • Integration with Sage accounting/ERP products
  • Third-party integrations
  • Data export for the general ledger

Common use cases

  • A small or mid-sized business running payroll integrated with Sage accounting
  • Automating payroll tax deposits and filings
  • Managing time, attendance, and leave alongside payroll
  • Preparing and distributing year-end W-2 and 1099 forms (US)
  • Handling wage garnishments and benefit deductions
  • Giving employees self-service access to pay information

Strengths & considerations

Strengths

  • Integrates with the broader Sage accounting and ERP ecosystem
  • Approachable, region-tailored payroll for small and mid-sized businesses
  • Some published, tiered entry pricing rather than quote-only

Considerations

  • Geared to small and mid-sized businesses rather than large enterprises
  • Product versions differ by region; the U.S. offering is domestic-focused

ERP integrations

Prebuilt connectorBi-directional

Integrates with Sage accounting/ERP products such as Sage 50

Pricing

Model
Subscription
Free trial
Yes

Tiered by number of employees; entry plans start at modest monthly fees scaling with headcount and add-ons. Exact pricing varies by region and plan. Get an independent shortlist with pricing guidance below.

Technical & security

Hosting
SaaS (multi-tenant)
Data residency
US, UK, EU
Compliance
ISO 27001, GDPR
Mobile app
Yes
Languages
English

About the vendor

Founded
1981
Headquarters
Newcastle upon Tyne, England, UK
Ownership
Public (LSE: SGE)

Alternatives to Sage Payroll in Payroll

Sage Payroll — frequently asked questions

Is Sage Payroll only for the US?

No. Sage offers payroll across multiple regions including the US and UK, with locally tailored versions; the U.S. offering is domestic-focused with full tax filing.

Does Sage Payroll file payroll taxes?

Yes. It supports deposit, filing, and payment of payroll taxes and prepares year-end forms such as W-2 and 1099 in the US.

Does Sage Payroll integrate with accounting?

Yes. It integrates with Sage's accounting and ERP products such as Sage 50.

Who is Sage Payroll best suited for?

Small and mid-sized businesses, particularly those already using Sage accounting.

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