How much does Gusto cost?

Gusto lists 4 plans: Simple ($49/mo), Plus ($80/mo), Premium ($180/mo), Contractor Only ($35/mo). Confirm current prices on the vendor's own site before buying.

What is the cheapest paid Gusto plan?

Contractor Only is the lowest-priced paid plan we have on record, at $35/mo.

Gusto pricing in 2026

Gusto has 4 plans: Simple, Plus, Premium, Contractor Only. Paid plans start at $35/mo (Contractor Only).

Prices checked Sep 4, 2026

Plan	Price	What is included
Simple	$49/mo	$6 per employee/month Unlimited payroll runs Automatic tax filing Basic HR tools
Plus	$80/mo	$12 per employee/month Multi-state payroll Time tracking
Premium	$180/mo	$22 per employee/month Certified HR expert access Dedicated Customer Success Manager Priority support Payroll migration assistance Custom reporting Compliance alerts
Contractor Only	$35/mo	$6 per contractor/month U.S.-based contractor payments only

Sourced from Gusto's own published plans as of Sep 4, 2026. Pricing changes often; confirm on the vendor's site before you buy.

Gusto pricing questions

How much does Gusto cost?: Gusto lists 4 plans: Simple ($49/mo), Plus ($80/mo), Premium ($180/mo), Contractor Only ($35/mo). Confirm current prices on the vendor's own site before buying.
What is the cheapest paid Gusto plan?: Contractor Only is the lowest-priced paid plan we have on record, at $35/mo.

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