Payroll outsourcing in Singapore costs about S$12 to S$65 per employee per month in 2026, based on providers' published price lists. Small teams often pay a minimum monthly fee, and setup, IR8A year-end forms and tax clearance for leavers can be charged on top. Headcount, pay complexity and how much HR work you hand over change the price most.
Every price below links to the provider's own page and was checked on 3 October 2026. Several well-known providers quote only on request, and we say so where that applies.
How much does payroll outsourcing cost in Singapore?
Published per-employee rates range from S$12 a month for larger teams at TN Online Payroll to S$65.40 a month including GST at 3E Accounting. Sleek prices payroll per year at S$300 per employee, which works out to S$25 a month.
| Provider | Published price | What the price covers | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| TN Online Payroll | S$15 per head a month (5 to 30 staff, fixed salaries); S$20 with overtime or commissions; S$12 for 31 to 100 staff | Monthly payroll | 3 Oct 2026 |
| Sleek | S$300 per employee a year | Monthly payroll reports, payslips, annual IR8A, CPF submission, Talenox platform | 3 Oct 2026 |
| 3E Accounting | From S$60 (S$65.40 with GST) per staff a month | Monthly payroll with CPF e-submission | 3 Oct 2026 |
| Liberte Consulting | Price on enquiry | Payroll, CPF, payslips, statutory and year-end tax submissions, tax clearance | 3 Oct 2026 |
| Abacus Corporate & Consulting | Price on enquiry | Payroll outsourcing | 3 Oct 2026 |
| Excellence Singapore | Price on enquiry | Payroll outsourcing | 3 Oct 2026 |
Two Singapore providers also publish market guides. Excellence Singapore puts outsourced payroll at S$10 to S$30 per employee a month, with minimum monthly fees of about S$100 to S$250. Abacus puts per-employee rates at S$15 to S$40 a month, with team totals of S$100 to S$200 a month for one to five staff.
What extra fees should I expect?
Expect one-off setup fees and separate charges for year-end and leaver tax forms. 3E Accounting, which publishes every line item, charges from S$163.50 for payroll setup and from S$163.50 per staff for IR8A preparation, both including GST.
| Extra (3E Accounting, incl. GST) | Published price |
|---|---|
| One-time payroll setup | From S$163.50 |
| One-time bank GIRO setup | From S$327 |
| CPF account application | From S$218 |
| IR8A preparation, per staff | From S$163.50 |
| IR21 preparation (tax clearance for foreign leavers), per staff | From S$272.50 |
Sleek includes the annual IR8A in its yearly per-employee price, so the cheapest monthly rate is not always the cheapest year. Abacus's guide puts year-end IR8A work at about S$50 to S$150 per employee where it is charged separately.
What changes the price of outsourced payroll?
Headcount matters most: per-head rates fall as teams grow. After that, pay complexity (overtime, commissions, shift allowances), year-end filing, foreign staff and the amount of HR administration you add all push the price up.
- Headcount. TN Online Payroll drops from S$15 to S$12 per head once you pass 30 staff, and quotes individually above 100.
- Variable pay. TN Online Payroll charges S$20 instead of S$15 for small teams with overtime or commissions.
- Year-end and leavers. IR8A and IR21 work is often priced per employee on top of the monthly fee.
- Foreign staff and regional teams. Work pass administration and regional payslips, which Liberte Consulting lists among its services, take extra work.
- Software. Some providers bundle a payroll platform (Sleek includes Talenox); others work in your own system.
Is outsourcing cheaper than doing payroll in-house?
For small teams it usually is, because a monthly fee of a few hundred dollars replaces staff time and payroll software. The trade-off is less day-to-day control, so agree turnaround times and who signs off each pay run.
Ask each provider who submits CPF, who files IR8A and IR21, what happens when someone resigns mid-month, and how errors are corrected. 3E Accounting, for example, asks clients to report resignations promptly so tax clearance can be prepared in time.
Which payroll providers publish their prices?
Three of the providers below publish prices: TN Online Payroll, Sleek and 3E Accounting. The others quote on request, often because they bundle payroll with HR advisory work.
At a glance
| Business | Best known for | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Liberte Consulting | Payroll, HR outsourcing and recruitment from one team, including CPF, IR8A and work passes | On enquiry |
| 3E Accounting | Payroll from S$65.40 per staff a month including GST, with free CPF e-submission | S$65.40 |
| Sleek | Payroll at S$300 per employee a year, including payslips, IR8A, CPF and Talenox | S$300 |
| TN Online Payroll | Per-head payroll rates of S$12 to S$20 a month for 5 to 100 staff | S$12 |
| Abacus Corporate & Consulting | Payroll outsourcing and corporate services, with a published market guide of S$15 to S$40 per employee | On enquiry |
| Excellence Singapore | Payroll quoted by headcount alongside accounting, incorporation and trademark services, led by a Chartered Accountant | On enquiry |
Liberte Consulting
Payroll hr · Downtown Core
Best known for: Payroll, HR outsourcing and recruitment from one team, including CPF, IR8A and work passes
Liberte Consulting, at Tahir Building on Robinson Road, combines payroll outsourcing with HR outsourcing and recruitment. Its payroll service covers processing, bank submission, itemised payslips, CPF, statutory and year-end tax submissions, tax clearance, work pass administration and regional payslips. It suits firms that want payroll and HR handled by one team. Price on enquiry.
- Services
- Cloud payroll and HR platform, payroll processing, HR management
- Credentials
- HR Vendors of the Year 2020 (two awards)
- Address
- 140 Robinson Road, #08-08 Tahir Building, Singapore 068907
Visit website: Liberte ConsultingCall +65 6909 2084Full profile: Liberte Consulting
3E Accounting
Payroll hr · Novena
Best known for: Payroll from S$65.40 per staff a month including GST, with free CPF e-submission
3E Accounting at Goldhill Plaza publishes a full payroll fee list: from S$65.40 per staff a month including GST, with free monthly CPF e-submission, and separate setup, IR8A and IR21 fees.
- Services
- Payroll services
- Address
- 51 Goldhill Plaza #07-10/11 Singapore 308900
- Price
- From S$65.40 From S$60 (S$65.40 with GST) per staff a month. Setup from S$163.50, GIRO setup from S$327, IR8A from S$163.50 per staff, IR21 from S$272.50 per staff, all incl. GST. Source
Visit website: 3E AccountingCall +65 6690 9262Full profile: 3E Accounting
Sleek
Accounting
Best known for: Payroll at S$300 per employee a year, including payslips, IR8A, CPF and Talenox
Sleek prices payroll at S$300 per employee a year, covering monthly payroll reports, payslips, annual IR8A, CPF submission and access to the Talenox platform.
- Services
- Payroll processing, statutory payroll filings
- Price
- From S$300 S$300 per employee per year, including monthly payroll reports, payslips, annual IR8A, CPF submission and Talenox access. Source
TN Online Payroll
Payroll hr · Outram
Best known for: Per-head payroll rates of S$12 to S$20 a month for 5 to 100 staff
TN Online Payroll at Hong Lim Complex publishes per-head rates of S$12 to S$20 a month for teams of 5 to 100, depending on headcount and whether pay includes overtime or commissions. Fees above 100 staff are negotiable.
- Services
- Payroll outsourcing
- Address
- 531A Upper Cross St, #03-108, Hong Lim Complex, Singapore 051531
- Price
- S$12 to S$20 Per head a month: S$15 (5 to 30 staff, fixed pay), S$20 (5 to 30 staff with overtime or commissions), S$12 (31 to 100 staff). Above 100 negotiable. Source
Visit website: TN Online PayrollCall +65 6719 2295Full profile: TN Online Payroll
Abacus Corporate & Consulting
Payroll hr
Best known for: Payroll outsourcing and corporate services, with a published market guide of S$15 to S$40 per employee
Abacus publishes a market price guide for payroll outsourcing but not its own rates. Price on enquiry.
- Services
- Payroll outsourcing, corporate services
Visit website: Abacus Corporate & ConsultingFull profile: Abacus Corporate & Consulting
Excellence Singapore
Payroll hr
Best known for: Payroll quoted by headcount alongside accounting, incorporation and trademark services, led by a Chartered Accountant
Excellence Singapore Group, led by a Chartered Accountant (Singapore), quotes payroll by headcount. Price on enquiry.
- Services
- Payroll outsourcing, accounting, incorporation, trademark services
- Credentials
- Founder Lucas Seah is a Chartered Accountant (Singapore) and Accredited Tax Practitioner
Visit website: Excellence SingaporeFull profile: Excellence Singapore
Frequently asked questions
How much does payroll outsourcing cost per employee in Singapore?
Published rates run from about S$12 to S$65 per employee a month in 2026. Smaller teams pay more per head, and some providers set a minimum monthly fee.
Is IR8A filing included in the monthly fee?
It depends on the provider. Sleek includes the annual IR8A in its yearly price. 3E Accounting charges from S$163.50 per staff including GST for IR8A preparation.
Are there setup fees for outsourced payroll?
Often. 3E Accounting lists a one-time payroll setup from S$163.50 and bank GIRO setup from S$327, both including GST. Ask every provider for setup costs in writing.
Do payroll providers handle CPF submissions?
Most full-service providers do. 3E Accounting, Sleek and Liberte Consulting all list CPF submission or calculation as part of their payroll service.
Why do some providers not publish prices?
Providers that bundle payroll with HR advisory, recruitment or regional payroll usually quote per client, because scope varies widely. Ask for an itemised quote covering setup, monthly fees and year-end work.
