Independent pricing guide. Not affiliated with Gusto. Prices updated April 2026.
2026 Prices

Gusto Cost Calculator

Enter your team details below to see your estimated monthly cost on Simple, Plus, and Premium side-by-side. Includes contractor fees, next-day deposit, and optional add-ons.

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Add-ons

Simple
$121/mo
$1,452/yr
Base: $49
10 employees: $60
2 contractors: $12
Plus
$200/mo
$2,400/yr
Base: $80
10 employees: $120
2 contractors: Free
Next-day deposit: Included
Premium
$400/mo
$4,800/yr
Base: $180
10 employees: $220
2 contractors: Free
Next-day deposit: Included
Simple saves you $79/mo vs Plus on base plan costs.

How the calculator works

  • Simple = $49/mo base + $6 x employees + $6 x contractors (Simple plan)
  • Plus = $80/mo base + $12 x employees (contractors free)
  • Premium = $180/mo base + $22 x employees (contractors free)
  • Next-day deposit on Simple = $15/mo + $3 x employees (free on Plus/Premium)
  • 401(k) = $49/mo + $8 x employees (optional, all plans)
  • State registration = $200 one-time per state (not included in monthly totals above)