- 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
Pricing
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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