SurePayroll review
A low-cost payroll option for restaurants with tipped and hourly employees.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
SurePayroll is online payroll software for small businesses, including restaurants with tipped and hourly employees. It covers payroll runs, multiple pay rates, tip reporting, direct deposit, paper checks, paystubs, digital tax forms, and employee self-service. Restaurant-specific support includes tipped wages, FICA tip credits, and separate rates for different roles. Payroll can be managed through the web, iOS, and Android apps, making it suitable for restaurants that want a focused payroll system rather than a broader restaurant operations platform.
The published plans show a low-cost entry point. No Tax Filing costs $20 per month and includes unlimited payroll runs, automatic scheduling, online reports, and paystubs, while the employer remains responsible for filing and depositing payroll taxes. Full Service costs $29 per month and adds federal, state, and local tax filing and deposits, free 2-day direct deposit, and W-2 and 1099 support. Both plans support unlimited payroll runs and automatic scheduling. Full Service is the clearer fit for employers that want payroll tax administration handled within the service.
SurePayroll’s strongest category fit is its coverage of restaurant payroll needs without requiring a complex feature set. Time-clock and third-party time-tracking integrations can connect payroll with attendance workflows, alongside accounting software integrations and support for Stratustime. The product supports weekly, biweekly, and semimonthly schedules, as well as direct deposit and paper-check payments. Restaurants seeking simple payroll, tipped-wage support, and employee access should find the scope appropriate. Businesses prioritizing named POS integrations or a wider restaurant management suite should consider a more specialized alternative.
SurePayroll pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Supports tipped wages, FICA tip credits, and multiple pay rates
- Unlimited payroll runs with automatic payroll scheduling
- Employee self-service, direct deposit, paystubs, and digital tax forms
- Where it doesn't
- No free plan is available
- No Tax Filing requires the employer to file and deposit payroll taxes
- Integrations focus on accounting and time tracking rather than named POS systems
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