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Cloud-Based Payroll for Small Teams

WageNest offers powerful cloud payroll software for startups and small businesses. With secure access, automation, and fast processing, our online payroll software ensures compliance.

Powerful Payroll Software, Made Simple

Whether you're looking for free payroll software for small business, moving away from spreadsheets, or exploring a payroll software trial, WageNest offers unmatched speed and simplicity. Our small business payroll software handles payroll tax automation, salary processing, and employee management with powerful HR payroll software features.

Simplify Payroll Tax Management

We’ve got the tricky stuff covered—like figuring out and paying your federal, state, and local payroll taxes—so you can focus on what you really enjoy.

HR Management
Contractor Payments
Tax Automation

88%

of businesses say WageNest Payroll is easier to use than their previous software.

5 hours

Average time saved per month running WageNest payroll and HR after switching to WageNest Software.

2 weeks

Average time it takes to switch to WageNest Software (and often less).

Smarter Payroll Automation System

WageNest makes managing team payroll effortless. Our online payroll service is built for ease, accuracy, and flexibility. Whether you're a small business owner, HR manager, or accountant, WageNest streamlines payments, tax filings, and compliance—all in one smart platform.

Automate salary disbursements with ease
Built-in compliance and tax calculations
Employee self-service access
Works for full-time, part-time & contractors

You can get to it from Any Device!

Access payroll anytime, anywhere—right from your laptop, tablet, or mobile device. With WageNest, you can easily manage payroll, taxes, HR tasks, and employee records on the go. No installations, no complications—just fast, reliable, and secure payroll processing when you need it. Whether you’re in the office or on the move, stay connected and in control with a system designed for flexibility and ease.

Frequently Asked Questions

The system makes paying your employees super easy. Navigate to the Payroll Tab, click on Run Payroll. It then allows you to choose the pay period, check hours and pay rates for the employees, review deductions and taxes, and execute direct deposit for payroll. Our systems are designed to calculate all federal, state and local taxes using present tax rates for all employees.

Give our users a great experience

“I wondered how to manage payroll for a small business—WageNest made it easy. No more spreadsheets!”

Joew Harbert

CEO, NoonBrew

“We started with a free payroll app for small business and were amazed at how simple it was.”

Mila McSabbu

Marketing & Office Coordinator

“WageNest taught me how to do payroll for my small business—quickly, confidently, and without ever spending a fortune.”

Robert Fox

Owner, Beards of Brothers

Start Your Payroll the Smart Way

Run payroll better with WageNest—no contracts, no hidden fees. Just powerful tools built for teams that want to move faster and smarter.