Payroll is one of the most important—and often most stressful—administrative responsibilities in a church. Managing payroll involves complex calculations, tax regulations, filing deadlines, clergy compensation rules, and ever-changing compliance requirements. A single mistake can result in costly penalties, interest charges, employee frustration, and unnecessary stress for church leaders.

For church bookkeepers, treasurers, administrators, and HR professionals, payroll is far different from payroll in the business world. Unique clergy tax laws, housing allowances, ministerial compensation, and church-specific compliance requirements require specialized knowledge that most secular payroll companies simply do not possess.

When evaluating payroll providers, the most important question isn’t how large the company is—it’s whether they truly understand church payroll and clergy tax law. Experience matters. Churches need a payroll partner who understands the unique challenges of ministry and can provide expert guidance throughout the year, not just process payroll transactions.

That’s where we are different.

Our team specializes exclusively in church payroll, clergy tax law, and church compliance. We provide churches with expert support, accurate payroll processing, and practical guidance on clergy compensation and payroll-related questions whenever they arise. Churches consistently tell us they are amazed by the depth of our knowledge and personalized service—expertise that is often unavailable through traditional payroll companies.

We make payroll simple by handling the details for you, allowing ministry leaders to focus on serving their congregation rather than worrying about payroll deadlines and compliance issues. With reliable customer support and guaranteed accurate tax calculations, you can have confidence that your payroll is being managed correctly and efficiently.

All-Inclusive Church Payroll Pricing

Our payroll solution delivers exceptional value with transparent, fixed-rate pricing and no hidden fees. Everything your church needs is included in one affordable monthly service.

Plans start as low as $73 per month*, making professional church payroll services affordable for congregations of all sizes.

Let us handle your church’s payroll so you can spend less time on administrative tasks and more time focusing on ministry.

*Basic pricing of $73 per month applies to churches with 1–2 employees on a monthly payroll schedule.

What’s Included

• Fixed monthly pricing designed to fit your church’s budget
• All-inclusive service with no hidden fees or surprise charges
• Unlimited payroll processing each month
• Free direct deposit for all employees
• No additional fees for W-2 preparation and filing
• No additional fees for quarterly federal and state payroll tax filings
• 12-month pricing guarantee for predictable budgeting
• Real-time online payroll reporting and access
• Dedicated support representative available for personalized assistance
• Church payroll and HR support included
• Expert guidance from unparalleled clergy tax specialists
• Proper clergy withholding options in lieu of quarterly estimated tax payments 

• Variable pricing that can increase based on payroll frequency, employee count.
• Additional fees for processing payrolls
• Additional charges for W-2 preparation and distribution
• Quarterly and year-end tax filing fees may apply.
• Limited or no pricing guarantees
• Extra charges for payroll corrections, amendments, or special requests
• General payroll support rather than church-specific guidance
• Limited of clergy tax law and minister compensation requirements
• Call center support with different representatives handling inquiries
• Limited assistance with church payroll compliance matters
• No expertise in housing allowances, clergy compensation, etc.
• May not offer clergy tax withholding solutions