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"Payroll can be tedious, but Wave makes it fast, reliable, and worry-free. It automates tasks like tax remittance, so I can focus on what I love about running my business without unexpected surprises."

Sarah Stockdale, Growclass founder
Wave customer Sarah Stockdale
Wave customer Sarah Stockdale

"Payroll can be tedious, but Wave makes it fast, reliable, and worry-free. It automates tasks like tax remittance, so I can focus on what I love about running my business without unexpected surprises."

Sarah Stockdale, Growclass founder

Payroll pricing

No set-up fees or hidden charges.

Available in all provinces and territories, except Quebec.
Monthly fee
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$25 CAD base fee
+ $6 per active employee
+ $6 per per independent contractor paid
Monthly fee
$40 USD base fee
+ $6 per active employee
+ $6 per per independent contractor paid
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    100% payroll accuracy guaranteed

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    Unlimited free direct deposits

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    Automatic tax payments to the CRA

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    Pay yourself, employees, or contractors, hassle-free

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    Seamless integration with Wave's accounting software

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    Get the full picture of your cash flow with wage and tax payment reporting

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    Integrated employee portal for access to pay stubs, tax forms, and vacation leave

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    Full employee management with ROEs, top ups, benefit calculations, and more

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    Easily generate T4 and T4A slips and summaries

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    100% payroll accuracy guaranteed

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    Unlimited free direct deposits

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    As part of our tax services, Wave will automatically transfer tax payments* and file the paperwork with your state tax agency and the IRS (excluding 1099 filings)
    *In rare cases, tax payments may not be able to be automatically transferred.

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    Pay yourself, employees, or contractors, hassle-free

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    Seamless integration with Wave's accounting software

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    Get the full picture of your cash flow with wage and tax payment reporting

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    Integrated employee portal for access to pay stubs, W-2s, and vacation leave

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    Full employee management with ROEs, top ups, benefit calculations, and more

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    Easily generate W-2 and W-3 and 1099-NEC

Prices apply to new payroll customers who signed up after April 2, 2025. Payroll customers who joined Wave before April 2, 2025, will be notified of any changes to their current plan if applicable. Please log in to your account for full details of your plan.

Try payroll software free for 30 days.

Try payroll software free for 30 days.

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See all small business payroll features

  • Run your payroll with ease and accuracy.

  • Make payments, record accounting entries, and file tax documents for your independent contractors.

  • Pay employees with one simple click every payday.

  • See a breakdown of your payroll expenses by employee, expense type, and more.

  • Employees get online access to pay stubs and tax forms, and can update their banking and contact details.

  • We consistently update our features to incorporate government relief programs and changes.

  • Generate W2 and 1099 forms without the hassle.

  • Save time with automatic tax filings and payments.

  • Track leave time and accruals required to process payroll.

  • Payroll automatically integrates with Wave’s accounting, invoicing, and online payments features to keep your records up-to-date.

  • Get a priority connection to our customer support team via live chat Monday-Friday.

  • Connect with our support team via email for prompt assistance.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Why did the base price change for some US states?

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