PEO and Payroll Pricing for Arizona Healthcare Employers

$75 per employee, per month. The flat PEO administrative fee for approved Arizona healthcare employers. It doesn't include premiums for workers' compensation or employee benefits, the payroll itself, or employer payroll taxes.

The PEO administrative fee

The administrative fee is what the PEO charges to run your payroll and provide the employer services that come with the arrangement. Through PayMyCareTeam, it's a flat $75 per employee, per month for every approved organization:

• The same rate per employee whether you run a three-person clinic or a 200-caregiver agency
• No tiers by organization size, type of care, or payroll amount
• No percentage-of-payroll pricing, so the fee doesn't climb when you raise wages or add shift differentials
• Published here, so you know it before you ever talk to anyone

For comparison, People Managing People puts the average PEO cost at about $100–$120 per employee per month (updated September 21, 2026). Use the savings calculator to compare with the average or with what you pay now.

What a PEO arrangement typically includes

Services vary by provider, and your written proposal lists exactly what's included. A PEO arrangement typically covers:

• Payroll and payroll taxes: weekly or biweekly processing, shift differentials and multiple pay rates, direct deposit, federal and state payroll tax filings, and year-end W-2s
• Workers' compensation coverage: typically under the PEO's policy, with less paperwork than carrying your own (the premium is billed separately)
• Employee benefits access: group health, dental, vision, HSA/FSA, and retirement plans, plus enrollment and administration
• HR support: advisors for hiring, discipline, and terminations, an employee handbook, and written policies
• Compliance: updates on federal, state, and local employment law, I-9 support, and unemployment claims handled correctly
• Workplace safety: a training library, written safety policies, and incident reporting
• Time and self-service: mobile clock-ins, shift and PTO tracking, and an employee portal for pay stubs and W-2s

What's billed separately

These are real costs of having employees, and they're calculated separately from the $75 fee. Your proposal lists each one before you agree to anything.

Approval requirements

A PEO takes on shared employer responsibilities, so the provider reviews each organization before offering an arrangement. Approval isn't automatic. The provider tells you what it needs to prepare a proposal, which can include:

• Your type of care and the roles on your team
• Payroll by job classification and number of employees
• Workers' compensation claims history
• Where your employees work, including in clients' homes

You don't need any of this to start, and we never need patient information. The first conversation is just about your organization. If a PEO isn't offered or isn't the right fit, payroll-only services and standalone benefits are still on the table.

How payroll-only pricing differs

Payroll only is a different service with a different price. A provider runs payroll and payroll tax filings, and you stay the only employer. That means:

• It's priced separately, not at the $75 PEO rate. Pricing depends on your pay schedule, number of employees, and the features you choose, and it's quoted in writing.
• You keep your own workers' comp policy and handle it yourself.
• Benefits aren't included. You can add them separately if you want them.
• HR support is usually limited or extra. Ask which features are included and which cost more.

Benefits on their own are priced by plan: the premiums plus whatever share you choose to pay. Compare payroll only, PEO, and benefits.

Fees to confirm in writing

Whichever option you choose, ask for a written breakdown that covers:

• Setup or onboarding charges
• Charges for extra or off-cycle payroll runs
• Fees for timekeeping, scheduling, or EVV system connections
• How part-time and PRN employees are counted for the per-employee fee
• Contract term and what it takes to cancel

For more questions to ask, see our guide to choosing a healthcare payroll service.

Who sets the price

PayMyCareTeam is an independent referral service. We don't process payroll, operate a PEO, or issue insurance. Provider partners deliver those services and set their pricing, including the $75 PEO administrative fee, in their written proposals. The quote and our help are free to you. More about us.

Pricing questions

What does the $75 per employee per month cover?

It's the administrative fee for an approved PEO arrangement: the provider's charge for running payroll and the employer services that come with the PEO. It's the same $75 per employee, per month for every approved Arizona organization, with no tiers by size or payroll amount.

What isn't included in the $75 fee?

The payroll itself (your employees' wages), employer payroll taxes, workers' compensation premiums, and employee benefit premiums. Those are calculated separately and listed in your written proposal before you agree to anything.

Does the PEO include workers' compensation?

A PEO arrangement typically includes workers' compensation coverage under the provider's policy, so you don't have to carry and manage your own. The coverage is part of the arrangement; the premium for it is billed separately from the $75 administrative fee.

How are part-time and PRN staff counted?

The fee is per employee. How part-time, seasonal, and as-needed (PRN) staff are counted is set by the provider and confirmed in writing in your proposal before you agree to anything.

Is every organization approved?

No. The provider reviews each organization before offering a PEO arrangement. If a PEO isn't offered or isn't the right fit, payroll-only services and standalone employee benefits are still options.

How much does payroll only cost?

Payroll-only services are priced separately from the PEO fee and depend on your pay schedule, number of employees, and the features you choose. You'll see the price in writing before you decide.

Does it cost anything to get a quote?

No. The introductory call and the written proposal are free, with no obligation to switch.

Information checked October 2026.