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Core
Essential payroll for small teams
$40
+$5.50 / employee / month
/ month base
WHAT'S INCLUDED:
Standard Support
Next-Day Direct Deposit
Automated Payroll Processing
Health Benefits Coordination
401(k) Plan Administration
1099 Filing & Payment Services
Onboarding Assistance & Expert Setup
One-time setup fee applies
Plus
MOST POPULAR
Advanced payroll with more flexibility & HR support
$70
+$7.50 / employee / month
/ month base
WHAT'S INCLUDED:
Advanced Time & Leave Tracking
Compliance Reviews & Audit Assistance
Dedicated HR Support Center
One-time setup fee applies
Pro+
Full-service payroll with premium support & protection
$115
+$9.50 / employee / month
/ month base
WHAT'S INCLUDED:
24/7 Priority Support
Same-Day Direct Deposit
Personnal HR Advisor
Tax Penalty Protection
Workers' Comp Administration
One-time setup fee applies
Compare Plans & Features
Flexible payroll solutions designed for businesses of every size. Free account setup, no contracts, and the freedom to switch or cancel anytime.
Features
Core
MOST POPULAR
Plus
Pro
Monthly Base Fee
$40.00
$70.00
$115.00
Per Employee / Month
$5.50
$7.50
$9.50
Support Level
Standard
Standard
Standard
Direct Deposit
Next Day
Next Day
Next Day
Automated Payroll Processing
Health Benefits Coordination
401(k) Plan Referral Only
1099 Filing & Payment Services
Onboarding Assistance & Expert Setup
Advanced Time & Leave Tracking
Compliance Review & Audit Assistance
Dedicated HR Support Center
Personal HR Advisor
Tax Penalty Protection
Workers' Comp Administration
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about Escochex payroll plans, billing, and features.
Escochex offers two types of plans: Payroll Only and Payroll + HR Advisory. Within each type, there are tiers based on your employee count:
BundleEmployeesBase Fee/Pay PeriodPer Employee/MonthPro+ + Director99-175$55.00$9.00Core + Essentials1-25$45.00$12.00Plus + Professional26-98$50.00$10.50All bundles include both a payroll tier and an HR advisory tier. The larger your team, the lower your per-employee cost.
Your total cost is the bundle base fee per pay period plus a monthly per-employee charge based on your active headcount. For example, a business on the Plus + Professional plan with 40 employees would pay:
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$50.00 base fee per pay period
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$10.50 × 40 = $420.00/month per-employee fee
You are only charged for active employees, so your bill adjusts as your team grows or shrinks.
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Yes. Each plan includes a one-time onboarding and setup fee:
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Core + Essentials — $250
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Plus + Professional — $350
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Pro⁺ + Director — $600
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Custom / Elite — Custom pricing
This covers expert account setup, onboarding assistance, and getting your payroll configured correctly from day one.
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Yes. Escochex offers a Payroll Only option with three tiers — Core, Plus, and Pro⁺ — for businesses that only need payroll processing without HR advisory services.
PlanMonthly BasePer Employee/MonthPro+$115.00$9.50Plus$70.00$5.50Core$40.00$5.50You can upgrade to a Payroll + HR Advisory bundle at any time.
Yes. Escochex plans are flexible and grow with your business. You can move to a higher-tier plan at any time as your team expands, or contact our team to discuss adjustments. Downgrades typically take effect at the start of the next billing period.
All Escochex plans — including the base Core plan — include:
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Automated payroll processing
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Health benefits coordination
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401(k) plan referral
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1099 filing & payment services
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W-2 filing
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Onboarding assistance & expert setup
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Next-day direct deposit (Core & Plus) or Same-day (Pro⁺)
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Plus adds Advanced Time & Leave Tracking, Compliance Review & Audit Assistance, and a Dedicated HR Support Center on top of Core features.
Pro⁺ further adds 24/7 Priority Support, Same-Day Direct Deposit, Tax Penalty Protection, Personal HR Advisor, and Workers’ Comp Administration.Yes. Escochex handles federal and state payroll tax filings on your behalf, including W-2s and 1099s. The Pro⁺ plan also includes Tax Penalty Protection, which covers you if an error results in a tax penalty.
All Payroll + HR Advisory bundles include a baseline of HR services. What’s included in every tier:
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HR On-Call (phone, email, chat)
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Custom Employee Handbook
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CA Labor Law & OSHA Posters (laminated)
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HR Forms & Checklists Library
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Monthly Compliance Updates
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New Hire Checklist Support
Professional (Plus bundle) adds Custom Policy Drafting, Quarterly HR Compliance Audit, Employee Relations Support, Job Description Review, Termination Guidance, Strategic HR Planning, and a Monthly 1:1 Review Call.
Director (Pro⁺ bundle) adds a Named Dedicated HR Advisor, ACA/FMLA/ADA Guidance, and Monthly 1:1 Review Calls.-
Yes. HR Advisory features — including on-call HR support, compliance updates, and employee handbook services — are only available on Payroll + HR Advisory bundles. Payroll Only plans do not include HR advisory services.
Businesses with 176 or more employees qualify for the Custom / Elite Bundle. This plan includes all Pro⁺ and HR Director features, plus dedicated account management and a custom setup fee tailored to your organization’s needs. Contact the Escochex team to get a personalized quote.
Bundling payroll with HR advisory saves you money versus purchasing each service separately:
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Core + Essentials — save $4.00/employee/month
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Plus + Professional — save $3.50/employee/month
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Pro⁺ + Director — save $3.00/employee/month
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Custom / Elite — save $2.00/employee/month
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You can get started directly from the Escochex platform by selecting a plan and clicking “Get Started.” For Custom / Elite plans or any questions about which plan is right for your business, reach out to the Escochex team and a representative will follow up to walk you through your options.