Gusto

Payroll, HR, Benefits. Simplified.

Payroll service in San Francisco, CA (show on map)

3.1

★★★☆☆

251 reviews

Gusto is a payroll and HR platform that automates payroll, tax filing, benefits administration, and compliance for small and medium-sized businesses.

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About

Gusto is a comprehensive payroll, HR, and benefits platform designed to simplify how businesses pay and manage their people. It offers full-service payroll with automated deductions, direct deposit, and tax filing; employee benefits including health insurance, 401(k)s, and automatic savings; HR tools for hiring, onboarding, talent management, and compliance; time and attendance tracking; workers' compensation; and financial benefits like Gusto Wallet.

Gusto also provides R&D tax credits, integrations with third-party tools, and resources for accountants and developers. It is used by over 500,000 small and medium-sized businesses and is rated 4.5/5 stars by customers.

Automated tax filing and compliance

Employee benefits at no extra cost

Time saved: 152 hrs/year average on tax & compliance

9 out of 10 customers would recommend Gusto

4.5/5 stars average rating from customers

Named #1 Most Innovative Company in HR by Fast Company (2025)

Best overall payroll software by NerdWallet (2025)

4.6 rating on Software Advice from 4,139 reviews

Services

Full-service payroll

Automated payroll processing with direct deposit, automated deductions, and tax filing.

Automated deductions Direct deposit Automatic tax filing Compliance alerts

Employee benefits

Health insurance administration, 401(k)s, automatic savings, and financial benefits at no extra cost.

Health benefits 401(k) plans Automatic savings Affordable employee benefits

HR and hiring

Hiring, onboarding, talent management, and compliance tools.

Job and applicant tracking Custom onboarding checklists Offer letters Software setup

Time and attendance

Time tracking and time-off request management with automatic sync to payroll.

Automatic hours sync PTO tracking Holiday management Compliance alerts

Gusto Wallet

Bring expenses, income, and borrowing needs under one roof.

Expense management Income management Borrowing needs

R&D tax credits

Identify tax credits to help save money on research and development.

Tax credit identification Compliance assistance

Credentials & Certifications

NMLS ID: 1845463 (Gusto Capital, LLC)

NMLS ID: 1737896 (Gusto, Inc.)

Fast Company #1 Most Innovative Company in HR (2025)

Since 2025

NerdWallet Best overall payroll software (2025)

Since 2025

Software Advice 4.6 Rating (4,139 reviews)

Reviews

Rating

3.1

★★★☆☆

Reviews

251

"Gusto is an excellent, easy to use payroll service- highly recommend!"

Frequently Asked Questions

How does Gusto payroll work? +

Gusto payroll takes just a few clicks. You add employee and tax info, then run payroll. Gusto automatically calculates and syncs hours, PTO, and holidays, files taxes automatically, and helps with compliance.

What industries does Gusto serve? +

Gusto serves technology, real estate, professional services, healthcare, dentists, retail, manufacturing, construction, and more.

Is Gusto good for small businesses? +

Yes. Gusto is built for small businesses with simple, automated payroll, and is used by over 500,000 small and medium-sized businesses.

What makes Gusto different from other payroll providers? +

Gusto offers full-service payroll with automatic tax filing, employee benefits at no extra cost, HR tools, time tracking, and is rated 4.5/5 stars by customers. 9 out of 10 customers would recommend Gusto.

Does Gusto help with compliance? +

Yes. Gusto automatically files taxes, helps with compliance, and provides alerts and software integrations to keep businesses compliant.

Can Gusto be used by accountants? +

Yes. Gusto has a partner program, Gusto Pro dashboard, accountant blog, and professional development resources for accounting and bookkeeping practices.

What is Gusto Solo? +

Gusto Solo is a plan for businesses with one employee, allowing solopreneurs to pay themselves, pay contractors, and manage compliance.

How do I get started with Gusto? +

Create a free account, add your company details, add your people, and run your first payroll in just a few clicks.