Payroll

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A payroll is a list of employees of a company who are entitled to receive compensation as well as other work benefits, as well as the amounts that each should obtain.^[1] Along with the amounts that each employee should receive for time worked or tasks performed, payroll can also refer to a company's records of payments that were previously made to employees, including salaries and wages, bonuses, and withheld taxes,^[2] or the company's department that deals with compensation. A company may handle all aspects of the payroll process in-house or can outsource aspects to a payroll processing company.

Payroll in the U.S. is subject to federal, state and local regulations including employee exemptions, record keeping, and tax requirements.^[3]

In recent years, there has been a significant shift towards cloud-based payroll solutions. These platforms offer advantages such as cost savings, scalability, and real-time data access, making them increasingly popular among businesses of all sizes. According to a report by USD Analytics, the global cloud-based payroll software market is projected to grow from $10.8 billion in 2023 to $20.5 billion by 2030, reflecting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.6%.^[4]