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Sage Payroll is smarter, faster payroll for growing businesses

Save hours. Run payroll with confidence.

Automate payroll and workplace auto-enrolment, stay compliant with changing legislation, and pay your people accurately every time. Get 90% off for 3 months.

Powerful tools to automate every part of payroll

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Stay confident and compliant

Run payroll with confidence from start to finish, with built in compliance, accurate calculations, and seamless reporting behind the scenes.

  • Stay compliant with built in checks and real-time reporting.
  • Submit to revenue in seconds and get PAYE, PRSI and USC right first time.
  • Keep pensions compliant with correct enrolment, opt outs, and contributions handled for you.

Get end-to-end visibility

Get complete visibility at every stage of the payroll process with one connected, controlled view.

  • Run payroll in four simple steps. Confirm your processing date, enter absences, make pay adjustments and submit to Revenue. All in one place.
  • Gain complete visibility of gender pay gaps through real time insights and automated reporting. 
  • Filter reports by financial period and analyse spend by department or cost centre to make smarter, faster decisions.

Fewer tasks, fewer headaches

Turn hours saved on admin into more impactful work. Automated workflows mean every employee is paid accurately and on time.

  • Automate calculations and auto-enrolment to reduce errors and stay in control of every pay run.
  • Drive better decisions with automated reporting and real-time insights.
  • Reduce manual work with automatic journal posting through Sage Accounting integration.

Run payroll your way

Run payroll your way with a flexible solution backed by real expertise.

  • Run weekly, bi-weekly, four-weekly, or monthly payrolls to suit your workforce.
  • Eliminate the paperwork with instant payslip delivery straight to employee inboxes.
  • Get expert payroll support backed by 40+ years helping Irish businesses. Phone and webchat support available Mon–Fri 8am–8pm, and weekends 8am–6pm.

One simple payroll plan that scales with your business

 Upgrade or cancel at any time. No long-term contracts, commitments or hidden fees.

Sage Payroll

Pay your team accurately, and on time.

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Sage Payroll frequently asked questions

Sage Payroll is cloud-based payroll software that you can access anytime, anywhere. It helps you stay compliant with the latest legislation while making payroll simple. Create employee records, calculate PAYE, PRSI and USC, generate payslips, and submit your payroll information to Revenue in four simple steps.

It's designed for businesses with up to 100 employees across a wide range of industries, including professional services, construction and retail.

You can use Sage Payroll on your own or collaborate with your accountant. With guided workflows and automated payroll calculations, you don't need previous payroll experience to get started. You can also add extra features, including accounting integration, as your business grows.

Sage Payroll works on any PC or laptop (including MAC and Windows), any smartphone (such as iPhones and Android phones), and any tablet device (such as iPads or Android tablets).

Because Sage Payroll works in the cloud, you don’t have to install anything – you simply access the product through your internet browser.

Your data is always protected by bank-level security and is automatically backed up in the cloud. You never have to worry about losing any of your work if your internet connection goes down.

You will get free, expert support by phone, email, online chat, and live online Q&As.  

  • Telephone and chat support available 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday to Friday. Webchat support only on Saturdays and Sundays, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
  • Pre-recorded webinars are available to watch any time that suits you. 

You will also get 24/7 access to the following support resources: 

  • Our online community Sage City: Ask questions, share ideas, and solve issues with Sage Accounting customers and product experts.  
  • Step-by-step video guides.
  • Instructor-led courses: For anyone wanting to take their skills to the next level, we have hundreds of courses designed for multiple experience levels and job roles. Get certified and earn badges that show your expertise and build up your resume. 

We also offer support channels on Twitter and YouTube. We are committed to providing you with world-class support for Sage Payroll at every step of your business journey.

After filling in your details, you will be taken to your Login page where you can get started straight away.

We’ll send you a welcome email with a quick-start guide, tips, and helpful resources, including how to get support any time you need it.

Payroll software helps businesses stay on top of processing payroll accurately while complying with the latest legislation. Accurate payroll records are an important part of your financial records, and payroll software helps you maintain consistency while reducing manual work and complex calculations.

Sage Payroll can help you stay compliant by automating payroll calculations, workplace pension auto-enrolment, reporting, and other payroll workflows. It guides you through every pay run, reduces errors, and helps you submit payroll information accurately, saving time and making payroll simpler to manage.

Get more than just great software

As a member of the Sage community, you'll enjoy benefits that help you and your business by connecting with brilliant experts and industry peers.

Award-winning support

Experts on hand helping you get the most out of your software so you can be more productive.

Member Masterclass

Dip into talks and articles from the world's leading experts to help with business challenges, like using innovation to create impact.

Community Hub

A trusted space where Sage users connect, collaborate, and grow. Share your insights, find solutions, stay up to date, and get the most out of Sage. 

Business advice

Access a wealth of practical advice on a range of business topics.

Learning

Master the full power of your software with comprehensive learning resources.

Software certification

Take courses, earn certifications and stand out from the crowd.

See why customers choose Sage Payroll

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"I find Sage very good, updates contain any new details, for example Auto Enrolment in Ireland this year, Sage just made it so easy"

Margaret Kelleher
Accounts Assistant, Daktronics Ireland Co Ltd

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"Sage Gender Pay Gap Report is very good. It takes all the manual calculating out of the equation, plus many more reports available when needed."

Margaret Kelleher
Accounts Assistant, Daktronics Ireland Co Ltd

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"There is no way to improve, the expertise was fantastic and made the whole transaction very enjoyable"

Noel Lackey
Financial Controller, TUS Student Union

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