Business & Tech, Massachusetts

Payroll Service cost in Boston, MA

A typical Payroll Service figure in Boston is about $132 per month, about 32% above the national figure of $100.

Typical cost

Typical in Boston

$132

per month

Fair price range: $53 to $330

On the low end
$53
On the high end
$330

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Boston. Not a quote.

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How prices have moved

Up 3.1%past year

Up 23.9%over five years

How prices for services other than rent have moved nationally, from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index (Services less rent of shelter, CUUR0000SASL2RS), through August 2026. It tracks price change, not the dollar prices on this page.

What moves the price

  1. Employee count
  2. Contractor payments
  3. Tax filings
  4. Benefits
  5. Software

Ways to pay less

  1. Use simple software
  2. Skip full HRIS
  3. Compare Gusto/ADP/local
  4. Check your federal tax deposit schedule
  5. Watch per-employee fees

Payroll Service in similar cities

PlaceTypicalRange
Boston, MA$132
$53 to $330
National typical$100
$40 to $250
Cambridge, MA$134
$54 to $335
Worcester, MA$108
$43 to $270
Springfield, MA$96
$39 to $240
Bellevue, WA$132
$53 to $330
Berkeley, CA$132
$53 to $330

Other Business & Tech costs in Boston

Questions people ask

Payroll Service in Boston: what does it cost?

In Boston, MA, Payroll Service typically costs about $132 per month, with most prices between $53 and $330.

Why is Boston higher than the national price?

Prices in Boston run about 32% above the national average. This estimate scales the national figure by that difference in local cost of living.

Is this a quote?

No. It is an estimate built from national price data and local cost of living. A local pro will price your actual job.