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Workday Pricing & Costs 2026

Cloud HCM + financials for services and people-centric orgs. Understand the full cost of Workday including licensing, implementation, support, and total cost of ownership — and get a personalised quote in minutes.

Best for: People-centric organisations needing unified HR + finance

Custom Enterprise Pricing

This ERP does not publish a standard price list. All pricing is negotiated directly with the vendor or authorised partner based on your specific requirements: module scope, user count, infrastructure, contract length, and strategic value. Custom-priced ERPs are almost always negotiable — engaging an independent ERP advisor or specialist procurement consultant typically saves 15–30% versus vendor-led negotiations.

Workday Pricing Breakdown

Pricing ModelCustom enterprise quote
Starting PriceContact for pricing
Per-User Range$35 – $100/user/month
Typical Total TCO$300K–$2M+
Implementation Cost$150,000 – $10,000,000
Annual Support / MaintenanceIncluded in subscription
Implementation Timeline6–12 months

About Workday Pricing

Workday pricing is based on a per-employee-per-month (PEPM) model for HCM and Financial Management. The subscription covers the full Workday platform with annual updates. Pricing is never published — it's always custom-negotiated based on headcount, modules, and contract term. Workday targets mid-to-large organisations with 1,000+ employees. Implementation is complex and expensive, typically requiring a global SI.

What Drives Workday Pricing?

  • 1Total employee headcount (all employees, not just system users)
  • 2Modules licensed (HCM, Financial Management, Planning, Procurement, Payroll)
  • 3Contract term (3-year and 5-year deals get better rates)
  • 4Workday Extend (development platform) add-on
  • 5Workday Prism Analytics for custom data sources
  • 6Global implementation partner selection and scope

Workday Module Availability & Pricing Impact

Each additional module increases your Workday subscription cost. Modules rated “Strong” are core capabilities; “Basic” modules may require add-ons or third-party integrations.

Finance & Accountingstrong
Supply Chainbasic
HR & Payrollstrong
Project Managementstrong
Inventory Managementbasic
Procurementstrong
Business Intelligencestrong
Asset Managementbasic
ManufacturingNot Available
CRMNot Available
Warehouse ManagementNot Available
EcommerceNot Available
Quality ManagementNot Available
Field ServiceNot Available

Workday Pros & Cons

Advantages

  • Best-in-class HCM — payroll, talent, workforce planning
  • Excellent financial planning and analytics (Adaptive Planning)
  • Unified data model — no separate data warehouses needed
  • Consumer-grade UX with strong mobile experience

Considerations

  • No manufacturing, warehouse, CRM, or ecommerce
  • Not a full-suite ERP for product-based businesses
  • Very expensive for mid-market companies
  • Limited supply chain capabilities

Workday Pricing FAQs

How much does Workday cost per employee?
Workday's PEPM (per-employee-per-month) rate typically ranges from $35–$100 per employee depending on modules, headcount, and negotiated terms. HCM only is at the lower end; Financial Management significantly increases the PEPM. A 1,000-employee organisation might pay $60–$80 PEPM, totalling $720,000–$960,000/year for HCM and Financials combined.
Does Workday charge per user or per employee?
Workday charges based on total employee headcount (PEPM model), not per system user. This is important to understand — you pay for every employee in the business, not just those who actively log into Workday. This model can be expensive for organisations with large hourly workforces who barely interact with the system.
What does Workday implementation cost?
Workday implementation is among the most expensive in the market. Mid-market organisations (1,000–5,000 employees) typically spend $500,000–$2M on implementation. Enterprise global rollouts can reach $5M–$10M+. Implementation requires a certified global SI (Deloitte, KPMG, Accenture, etc.) and takes 9–18 months for core HCM+Financials.
Is Workday worth the cost?
Workday delivers strong ROI for organisations that need deeply integrated HCM and financial management, particularly in services industries (professional services, healthcare, education, financial services). Customers typically report 30–50% reduction in HR administrative time and improved financial close speed. The ROI case is strongest for 2,000+ employee organisations.
How do I get a Workday quote?
Workday pricing is never available publicly. Request a formal briefing through Workday's enterprise sales team or via a Workday-certified implementation partner. The proposal process typically takes 4–8 weeks. Engaging an independent ERP advisor to benchmark Workday's proposal against market rates and negotiate on your behalf is highly recommended.

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