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What Is Payroll City?

Cloud-based payroll processing solution that helps businesses with PoS integrations, reports, benefits management, and ACA compliance.

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Reviews of Payroll City

Average score

Overall
4.7
Ease of Use
4.7
Customer Service
4.9
Features
4.6
Value for Money
4.8

Reviews by company size (employees)

  • <50
  • 51-200
  • 201-1,000
  • >1,001

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5
80%
4
13%
3
7%
Heidi
Owner in US
Verified LinkedIn User
Executive Office, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Payroll City

5.0 6 years ago

Comments: I have worked with Payroll City for almost twelve years, and had numerous individual payrolls for multiple businesses. I can access the site and their software easily, even from my smartphone. Every time I call for support, a real live human being answers the phone and helps in any way I need. Their reporting on behalf of my payroll has never been in error with Government agencies. (With the larger payroll companies, there were errors periodically and I could not get the support I needed.) That was the initial reason I switched to Payroll City and still am pleased with that choice all of these years later.

Pros:

I can easily make changes and updates to our payroll as well as access past records when necessary. The reports are clear and easy to interpret. Access from my smartphone is a plus when I'm not near my computer or when traveling.

Cons:

Accessing certain reports is challenging for me, however, I believe that is mostly my lack of tech knowledge. If I don't use a feature often, and it is not familiar to me, I have difficulty navigating to a specific report. However, all it takes is a phone call to walk me through the process to access what I need.

Mikie
Gm in US
Verified LinkedIn User
Retail, 11–50 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Software Review

5.0 6 years ago

Comments: Payroll City Is Great Any Problems We Have Either Our Fault Or Theirs We Call And They Do Whatever They Need To Fix The Issue!

Pros:

Easy To Use! Employee's Have Access To All There Information They Need For Taxes, Easy To Upload Payroll! Great System Great Company!

Cons:

Don't Really See Any Cons With This Software Or Company!

Natalie
VP of HR in US
Insurance Software, 11–50 Employees
Used the Software for: 6-12 months
Reviewer Source

FFHR Review

3.0 6 years ago

Pros:

The software is overall user friendly. Has an easy navigating look.

Cons:

The system is lacking several bells and whistles. Not a lot of payroll reports available, had to create several on our own to satisfy client needs. Did not feel it could handle large clients but might be a good fit for small simple clients.

Payroll City Response

6 years ago

Thank you for your feedback, Natalie! We will use your remarks to improve our product and continue to make it better. We sincerely appreciate your business.

Lynne
Office Manager in US
Food & Beverages, 51–200 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Payroll City Review

5.0 6 years ago

Comments: We've had a great experience with Payroll City - we started with them many years ago and were the first to use a Mac system with their software - any issues we've had they were fixed right away. Great customer service and their software is very easy to use.

Pros:

The software is easy to use and the many report options.

Cons:

When entering in payroll hours, there is an up/down scrolling option, if you don't click off that spot it can change the hours up or down.

Nichole
Owner in US
Marketing & Advertising, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Amazing platform & service!!!!

5.0 6 years ago

Comments: The support is really amazing. They are incredibly responsive by email or by phone. They really go above and beyond to make it a great experience.

Pros:

Payroll City does everything I need. The platform really knows how to "talk" to my accounting software and spits out reports that are exactly what I need. It integrates really well with ERP and timekeeping systems - we don't lose data during the transfer in or out of payroll, like you do with other systems.

Cons:

There is a slight learning curve in order to get it to work the way we need it to, but their staff is ready and willing to help talk it through.

Ivan
President in US
Verified LinkedIn User
Financial Services Software, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Great Software

5.0 6 years ago

Comments: A good payroll company needs to be a lot more than just software. The team is like an extension of my own company. When I call they answer the phone and quick to resolve any issues that arise. Whatever I need they are on it.

Pros:

Very easy to use, customer service is great. Easy interface. Love the way it imports every single paycheck into my quick books software.

Cons:

Nothing bad to report. Haven't had any problems.

Wendy
manager in US
Restaurants, 11–50 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Review for Payroll City

5.0 6 years ago

Comments: Excellent.

Pros:

Payroll City is always accommodating to what we need and always willing to help with solutions to any questions or problems. The staff is very knowledgeable, professional, willing to help, and friendly. Ask for rep she is the best!!!

Cons:

There is nothing I dislike about the software.

Shannon
Business Manager in US
Verified LinkedIn User
Health, Wellness & Fitness, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

Quality Build

5.0 6 years ago

Comments: I have had numerous interactions with Payroll City and I have never had a bad experience. Everyone in the office is friendly and helpful.

Pros:

The user interface is simple and intuitive. It is clear that the end user experience was a top priority!

Cons:

I have not had any issues with this software.

Verified Reviewer
Verified LinkedIn User
Education Management, 11–50 Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

Excellent Company

5.0 6 years ago

Comments: I like working with a small company that is set up so that when I have a question or concern, I can reach out to the same person who will answer my questions promptly and accurately.

Pros:

I like the ease of use and the customer service.

Cons:

I don't have any significant dislikes with the company.

Verified Reviewer
Verified LinkedIn User
Real Estate, 11–50 Employees
Used the Software for: 1-5 months
Reviewer Source

So Easy

5.0 6 years ago

Comments: I'm so happy after transferring our payroll to Payroll City. They have been supportive and educational. They are extremely helpful and the entire staff is knowledgeable and kind. AND they are saving me money!!!

Pros:

There are multiple access points to the same functions, which makes it easier to use based on how you like to find information.

Cons:

Just needed a little coaching on how to do some specific tasks, but support was SUPER helpful and walked me right though what I needed to do!

Judi
Controller in US
Real Estate, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Best company ever!

5.0 6 years ago

Comments: Payroll processing is easy and affordable. Staff is uniformly helpful, friendly and well informed. In over 8 years I've had no complaints. Their software/website upgrades were smooth transitions - well planned and with excellent support.

Pros:

easy to use and understand; excellent support from Payroll City

Cons:

The only thing that comes to mind is regret that I did not find Payroll City sooner.

Michael
Managing Partner in US
Construction, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Colorado Springs Stucco and Repair

5.0 6 years ago

Comments: We do not have to spend more that and hour a week or less. Cost is very good and all the information is ready for audits.

Pros:

Its easy to get to what you need. They always answer their phone.

Cons:

over all they are great if something gets messed up its easy to get it fixed.

Randall
Owner in US
Food & Beverages, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

Payroll made Easy

4.0 6 years ago

Comments: Great Business...Have referred to many other Companies in my boat.

Pros:

I Love the Business...Payroll City is an awesome outfit to work with. Quick..friendly and and accurate. Thank You. The Data Entry Software is pretty friendly. Could use a few little tweeks. But Overall Satisfied.

Cons:

Password stuff to sign in seems to be a bit much. But better safe than sorry I guess.

Janna
Executive Assistant & Office Manager in US
Hospitality, 11–50 Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

Excellent!

5.0 6 years ago

Comments: It has helped us to be able to use Payroll City. Definitely taken something off of my plate!

Pros:

Easy to use, good customer service, have very much appreciated Payroll City.

Cons:

The occasional miscommunication with customer service.

Dan
Recruiter/Owner in US
Staffing & Recruiting, 11–50 Employees
Used the Software for: 1-5 months
Reviewer Source

Payroll with ease

4.0 4 years ago

Comments: ease of use and customer service.

Pros:

My company is relatively new with this system however we really like the customer support. They are always there when needed for any issues or learning curves.

Cons:

We have not used the software long enough to make a fare evaluation.