The short answer
Gusto pricing should be compared using the selected plan, employee count, payroll scope, add-ons and services in your current proposal. Separate recurring charges from setup and ongoing internal administration. Use the same assumptions when requesting quotes from alternatives.
Published plan prices
Simple
$49 USD / month
+ $6 USD per person / month
A starting point for basic single-state payroll.
Check current plan ↗Plus
$80 USD / month
+ $12 USD per person / month
Adds capabilities including multi-state payroll and time tracking.
Check current plan ↗Premium
$180 USD / month
+ $22 USD per person / month
Adds a higher support tier and HR guidance.
Check current plan ↗Product details checked 7 November 2026. Sources: Gusto’s official pricing page.
Standard displayed subscription fees, before optional services or any applicable extra charges. Promotions are excluded.
What does that mean for your team?
Monthly subscription calculator
Enter a whole number from 1 to 10,000.
Estimated base subscription
USD 80 base + 25 people × USD 12 per month
This calculation covers the displayed base and per-person subscription only. It is not a quote.
The costs to clarify before signing
| Budget line | What to ask | Record in your comparison |
|---|---|---|
| Setup and migration | Who imports the data and checks the opening balances? | One-time charges and internal hours |
| Additional services | Which needs sit outside the selected subscription? | Monthly or usage-based costs |
| Team changes | How are joiners, leavers and other worker types billed? | Billable-person definition and timing |
| Ongoing ownership | Who manages changes, approvals and exceptions? | Named owners and recurring workload |
On a small screen, scroll the table to compare every column.
Choose the plan around a real requirement
Write down the feature that would make you move up a plan. If it solves a recurring task, estimate how often the task happens and who spends time on it. That gives you a more useful value comparison than a checklist alone.
Keep the vendor’s written quote with your evaluation notes. Recheck the fee, billing basis and included services before making a commitment.
Pricing questions
Does the calculator include every cost?
No. It estimates the published subscription using the base fee and a whole-number team count. Optional services and other charges need separate confirmation.
Where can I check the current offer?
Use Gusto’s pricing page and request a written breakdown for your required plan and workforce.
What should I compare alongside price?
Read our Gusto review and Gusto vs BambooHR to keep fit and implementation in the decision.