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Effortless cloud-based payroll starts with Sage

Efficiently process your pay run, and manage everything from a single platform. Take control anytime, anywhere with Sage Payroll.  

Perfect your pay run with Sage Payroll

Product Features

Pension enrolments, made simple

Stay compliant, save time and protect your business with payroll software that’s ready for Ireland’s new auto-enrolment legislation.

  • Understand My Future Fund rules with ease.
  • Avoid fines, reduce risk and free up time to focus on your business.
  • Feel supported with a trusted partner that turns complex legislation into clear, actionable guidance.

Payroll confidence starts here

  • Process weekly, bi-weekly and monthly payrolls, helping you pay staff quickly and efficiently in four easy steps.
  • Easily check and view any historical pay runs.
  • Manage payroll for up to 100 employees, get all the same features in each payroll tier.

Simple 4 step payroll process

  • Breeze through the simple 4-step pay run. Enter hourly pay or salaries, we'll handle the calculations and you can provide your employee payslips in just minutes.

Simple, Accurate PAYE returns

  • Single click RTR submissions to the Revenue Commissioners. Getting PAYE, PRSI and USC right first time, every time.
 

Easy, flexible online solution

  • Payroll helps you prevent errors and handle changes easily. Easily amend a previous pay run if you need to and we’ll handle all the adjustments for you.
 

Payslips, reporting and more

  • Print or email payslips, and payroll reports for your business. No need for stationery, it’s all built in.
 

Control your business finances

  • Seamless integration with Sage Accounting with automatic posting of salary journals into your accounts to give you a complete view of your business.
 

Unrivalled trusted support

  • Our UK based experts can help you fast in a number of different ways; always on 24/7 digital product support, you can speak to an expert over the phone or use webchat online available Mon-Fri 8am-8pm, webchat also open weekends 8am-6pm.
 

Plans to support you and your business

Get full access to your product, and upgrade or cancel at any time. No long-term contracts, commitments or hidden fees.

Payroll

Pay your team accurately, and on time.
€13.00
per month / excl VAT*
90% off for 3 months, then €13.00 a month. You save €35.10

Features

  • Easy-to-use 4 step Do-It-Yourself payroll
  • Stay compliant with Ireland's new auto-enrolment legislation
  • Easily stay up-to-date on the latest legislation
  • Expert support whenever you need – 24/7, 365 days a year
  • Multi-user access providing unique individual logins and added security
  • Manage payroll for up to 100 employees
  • Automated payroll calculations and submissions
  • Access reporting to analyse your payroll and make informed decisions
  • Easily stay on top of the new ERR (Enhanced reporting requirements)
  • Share access with your accountant
  • Automatically track your payroll data in Sage Accounting

More than 100 employees? Learn more about Sage Payroll

*Get 90% off for 3 months, then €13 / €19 / €27 / €40 / €53 / €74 / €104 / €133 + VAT (tier dependent) per month. Terms and conditions apply

Try before you buy. Skip the offer and get 1 month free on Payroll.

(1) Get Accounting now for €3.40 + VAT per month (offer price) for the first 3 months, then €34 + VAT per month. Terms and conditions apply.

Frequently asked payroll questions

Sage Payroll is a cloud-based payroll software, meaning you can access it online any time, anywhere. It allows you to quickly and easily create employee records and pay your people in four simple steps. You can create payments and deductions, accurately calculate PAYE, PRSI and USC, before creating payslips for your employees and submitting your payroll information to Revenue. 

It’s designed for businesses of up to 100 employees operating in any industry, including professional services, construction and retail.

You can use Sage Payroll either by yourself or with collaborators, it’s easy to give access to your Accountant. You don’t need any previous experience with payroll software to get started, you’ll be guided all the way. You can also add additional features like support for accounting.

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, award-winning 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 is important for businesses to stay on top of processing payroll accurately complying with the latest legislation.  Accurate payroll records are an important element of your financial records and payroll software helps you maintain consistency in your financial records. Payroll software also helps you save hours of manual work and complex calculations by doing all of the hard work for you in the software. 

Sage Payroll is easy to set up so it also removes the need to hire an expert or outsource your payroll requirements. 

Sage Payroll adds up to more, for you

Expertise and network

Payroll Advice

Download our free payroll guides, webinars, and advice

Accountants

Got an accountant? Collaborate with them quickly and easily

Get support when you need it

Get help with product support online or on the phone

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.

We’re always inspired by what our customers achieve.

Sage Payroll customer stories

Sage Payroll uplifted performance for Jane and Amy.

Get practical payroll advice

Sage Advice

Download our free guides and webinars, and get Sage Advice.
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