PAYROLL

Payroll that works as hard as you do.

Manage W-2 employees and 1099 contractors, review payroll, and keep track of what you need before payday—all in one place.

Payroll for your team, with the details in view.

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PAY PERIOD · OCT 1–15

Let’s get payday ready.

In review
Gross payroll$10,818.46
Team members3 people
PeoplePay amount
  • Amara OkaforW-2 employee
    $3,080.00Reviewed
  • Rohan Mehta1099 contractor
    $4,200.00Reviewed
  • Grace LinW-2 employee
    $3,538.46Reviewed
Funding in viewAvailable balance · $14,200.00
Review needed

Payroll features

Payroll Processing

Prepare pay amounts, check payroll details, and review before approval.

W-2 Employee & 1099 Contractor Payroll

Keep employee and contractor pay information together in one payroll workflow.

Payroll Funding & Balance Monitoring

Compare available funds with upcoming payroll requirements before payday.

Payroll Analytics & Reports

Review payroll totals and reports with the details in view.

PAYROLL

Everything payroll needs. All in one place.

From W-2 employees and 1099 contractors to payroll review and funding visibility, bring the essential steps of payday together.

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Your team · Current payroll

Amara OkaforOperations manager · Salary
W-2 Employee$3,080Ready
Rohan MehtaDesigner · Project
1099 Contractor$4,200Review
2 people in viewReady for review

One team, clear pay details.

Manage W-2 employees, 1099 contractors, and their payroll information.

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Upcoming payroll

Payroll total$24,800.00
Available balance$21,600.00
87% of payroll covered$3,200 to review
Funding reviewShortfall identified

Know before payday.

Review available funds against upcoming payroll requirements and identify potential shortfalls.

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Payroll review · 4 people

Gross pay$14,280.00
Deductions$2,640.00
Net pay$11,640.00
Amara, Rohan + 2 people
Review payroll

Review before you run.

Bring payroll details together for a clearer review before approval.

Everything your business needs, working together.

Explore the tools that help you manage payroll, people, compliance, and everyday work.

Payroll that works around your business.

01 / PAYROLL PROCESSING

Run payroll without the last-minute scramble.

Review employee pay, check deductions, and prepare each pay run from one connected workflow.

First 3 months on us
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Oct 1
Pay date · Oct 15
Amara Okafor$3,080.00−$412 deductions
Rohan Mehta$4,200.00No withholding · 1099
Grace Lin$3,538.46−$486 deductions
Payroll total$0.00
HoursDeductionsBank details
Ready for review · Not yet approved
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Nationwide coverage

Payroll coverage wherever your team works.

Run pay, deductions and state withholding for teams across 48 supported states including D.C.

47 of 50 states + D.C. live

Payroll supported in 48 states including D.C. · 3 more coming soon

Live Coming soon: Ohio, Kentucky, Pennsylvania

Payroll should feel simpler.

Spend less time managing payroll details and more time running your business. Surf brings payroll, people information, and supported tax workflows together in one place.

Make switching easier

Guided onboarding and AI-assisted historical payroll migration help organize the information you need to get started.

Stay ahead of payday

Review payroll details, important dates, and funding information before you process payroll.

Keep your people organized

Manage employee records, onboarding documents, and self-service in one connected experience.

Get help from Surf AI

Use the AI chatbot for supported questions, and expanded AI workflows available through the beta plan.

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Surf

Payroll, right at your fingertips.

Run payroll on the go with the Surf app. Pay your team, review payroll details, and keep every pay run on track — wherever work takes you.

Surf pricing

More than payroll.
Built around your business.

Everything you need to manage payroll and your people, with AI capabilities to help you get more done.

Payroll

Complete payroll and essential people management.

$0for the first 3 months

Then $15/month

+ $1 per user/month

3 Months on Us

Everything included

  • Unlimited W-2 employees
  • Unlimited 1099 contractors
  • Unlimited payroll runs
  • Unlimited direct deposits
  • Payroll calculations and pay statements
  • Supported federal and state tax-filing workflows
View all Payroll features
Beta

Payroll + AI Workflow

Payroll plus expanded AI-powered workflows.

$0for the first 3 months

Then $49/month

+ $1 per user/month

Join the Beta

Everything in Payroll, plus

  • Advanced AI workflow assistance
  • Natural-language requests for supported tasks
  • AI-assisted payroll preparation
  • Historical payroll migration assistance
  • AI-assisted employee data extraction and organization
  • AI-assisted onboarding data entry

AI workflow capabilities are in beta and may vary by task.

View all AI workflow features