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Justworks Pricing Plans & Tiers

PEO and payroll platform for small businesses

HR & Peopleper-seatFrom $8/mo

Pricing last verified: March 16, 2026

Data compiled by Arthur Jacquemin, Founder & Lead Analyst
Updated March 16, 2026

Pricing Analysis

Justworks occupies a unique pricing position by bundling PEO services into a flat per-employee fee of $59-$109. Unlike traditional PEOs with percentage-of-payroll pricing (2-6%), Justworks' flat rate creates predictable costs that appeal to companies with higher average salaries.

The $50 premium for Plus buys access to large-group benefits plans — medical, dental, vision, 401(k) — negotiated at rates individual SMBs could never access. For a 50-person company, this $50/employee uplift generates $30K annually while the actual cost to Justworks of adding one company to its group plan is near zero.

Justworks' pricing transparency is itself a competitive differentiator in an industry notorious for opaque quoting. By publishing rates, Justworks trades some optimization for dramatically faster sales cycles and lower acquisition costs.

Strengths

  • Flat per-employee pricing eliminates the percentage-of-payroll model that penalizes companies with high average salaries.
  • Large-group benefits access gives 20-person startups Fortune 500 benefits rates.
  • Published pricing and no long-term contracts reduce procurement friction versus traditional PEOs.

Considerations

  • Co-employment means Justworks appears on tax documents as employer, creating confusion and perceived brand identity loss.
  • At $109/employee for 100 people ($130K/year), building an in-house HR team with standalone benefits brokerage becomes viable.
Ideal For

Tech startups with 25-200 employees that value benefits access and compliance outsourcing over building internal HR.

Pricing Takeaway

Justworks' flat-rate model is a bet that tech companies with high salaries will find it cheaper than percentage-of-payroll PEOs — and they are usually right.

Best choice: Justworks

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Pricing Plans (3)

Payroll

$8/mo
  • Payroll for all employees
  • HR tools
  • Expert support
  • Access to Time Tracking
Start with Payroll

PEO Basic

$79/mo
  • Payroll for all employees
  • Compliance simplified
  • HR Consulting & Tools
  • 24/7 Support
  • 401(k)
  • Access to Time Tracking
Start with PEO Basic

PEO Plus

Popular
$109/mo
  • Everything in PEO Basic
  • Health Insurance Administration
  • HSA/FSA Accounts
  • Mental Health Benefits
  • Fertility Benefits
Start with PEO Plus

How does Justworks pricing compare?

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Justworks cost?
As of March 2026, Plans for Justworks begin at $8/mo and scale across 3 tiers. The tool uses per-seat pricing.
Does Justworks offer a free plan?
As of March 2026, Justworks does not have a free tier. The lowest-cost option is $8/mo, which provides a budget-friendly entry point for smaller organizations.
What pricing model does Justworks use?
As of March 2026, Justworks uses a per-seat pricing model. This means you pay based on each team member who uses the platform, which helps you scale costs as your team grows.
What is Justworks' most popular plan?
As of March 2026, most Justworks customers choose the PEO Plus plan, which costs $109/mo. It includes 5 features and is designed for teams that need a balance of functionality and affordability.
What features are included in Justworks' plans?
As of March 2026, Across Justworks' plans, features range from 4 to 6. Entry-level plans cover the essentials, while premium tiers add advanced hr & people capabilities.

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