Payroll Services in Oklahoma: Costs, Taxes and Best Providers (2026)
Payroll services for a Oklahoma business cost $44 to $130 per month for 1 to 10 employees at entry-tier list prices as of November 2026, and every major provider files Oklahoma payroll taxes. Oklahoma has state income tax and no local payroll taxes, so entry-tier plans from any provider work.
Prices verified November 2026
What Oklahoma employers must handle
Oklahoma has state income tax withholding and no local payroll taxes. Employers register with Oklahoma Tax Commission for withholding and with the state workforce agency for unemployment insurance. All six providers compared here file Oklahoma payroll taxes.
| State income tax withholding | Yes |
| Local or special payroll taxes | None statewide |
| State unemployment insurance (SUTA) | Yes — every state; rate assigned to your business annually |
| Federal (FICA, FUTA, income tax) | Yes — handled by every provider listed |
| Where to register | Oklahoma Tax Commission |
Minimum wage, SUTA rates and new-hire reporting deadlines change; check Oklahoma Tax Commission for current figures. Every provider on this page files Oklahoma payroll taxes.
Payroll prices for a Oklahoma business
| Provider (entry plan) | Base / mo | Per employee | 1 emp. | 5 emp. | 10 emp. | 25 emp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ADP — Essential (quote; est.) | $79 | $5 | $84* | $104* | $129* | $204* |
| Paychex — Flex Essentials (higher tiers quoted) | $39 | $5 | $44 | $64 | $89 | $164 |
| Gusto — Simple | $49 | $6 | $55 | $79 | $109 | $199 |
| OnPay — Payroll Essentials | $49 | $6 | $55 | $79 | $109 | $199 |
| QuickBooks Payroll — Workforce Payroll (Core) | $50 | $7 | $57 | $85 | $120 | $225 |
| Rippling — Platform (required) (higher tiers quoted) | $40 | $8 | $48 | $80 | $120 | $240 |
* Estimate for quote-only providers based on publicly reported quotes; ADP bills per pay run so a weekly payroll costs more. Prices are list prices before promotions.
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OnPay
Small businesses, farms, nonprofits and restaurants that want the lowest all-in price with no surprise fees, and free white-glove setup.
Gusto
Teams under 50 who want to run payroll themselves in a few clicks and get benefits, 401(k) and HR tools without a sales call.
Paychex
Owners who want a named human to call, businesses considering a PEO later, and anyone bundling payroll with workers' comp or retirement.
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Frequently asked questions
Does Oklahoma have state income tax on wages?
Yes. Oklahoma employers withhold state income tax from employee pay and remit it to Oklahoma Tax Commission.
What is the cheapest payroll service in Oklahoma?
OnPay and Gusto Simple both list at $49 per month plus $6 per person. Paychex Flex Essentials lists at $39 plus $5 but adds filing fees. Any entry-tier plan handles Oklahoma.
Do I need to register my business for payroll in Oklahoma?
Yes. Register with Oklahoma Tax Commission and with the state unemployment agency before your first payroll. Your provider can file on your behalf but usually needs the account numbers from you.