Built for 1-50 employee shops

Certified Payroll Software for Small Contractors

Small shops don't need enterprise software. Get your WH-347 done fast and cheap. $49/mo, zero setup, no demos.

14-day free trial · 3 free reports · $0 setup · No credit card required

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60-second signupFirst report in 15 minNo credit card required

Works with your existing payroll provider

ADPGustoQuickBooksPaychexUKGPaylocityPaycorRippling+ 4 more via CSV

Small contractors, big certified payroll headaches

You run a small construction business. You won a federal or federally assisted job. Now you owe weekly certified payroll. But the software built for the big GCs doesn't fit how you actually work.

You don't have the hours

You're on the jobsite, bidding jobs, running crews. You can't burn 2-3 hours every Friday on spreadsheets.

Enterprise pricing kills margins

$4,995 setup + $300/mo + $7.50 per report eats the margin on a $50k subcontract.

You don't want a salesperson

You need the tool today. Not a discovery call, not a scoped demo, not a 90-day onboarding.

You can't afford mistakes

DOL penalties, back wages, debarment — that stuff sinks small contractors. You need a safety net.

Built by someone who gets it

“I built this because the existing tools were either made for massive GCs with six-figure contracts, or they were spreadsheets duct-taped together with no compliance logic. Small contractors deserve software that respects their time and their budget. That's what we built.”
KC

Kyle Caldwell

Founder, CertifiedPayrollPro

80% of CPP customers are construction companies with under 25 employees.

Why legacy tools don't fit small contractors

Points North, LCPtracker, eBacon — built for big GCs with full-time compliance staff. Small contractors pay for features they'll never use.

NeedEnterprise Legacy ToolsCertifiedPayrollPro
Low entry pricing$175-$400/moFrom $49/mo
No setup fee$995-$4,995$0
Month-to-month1-year minimumsCancel anytime
Self-serve onboardingRequires sales demoSign up in 60 seconds
Simple UI for non-accountantsComplex enterprise UXBuilt for contractors
Fair per-report pricing$7.50+$1-$5
AI assistant for compliance helpNoneLydia included
State forms includedExtra costIncluded on Pro+
Job costing / field reportsExtra modulesFree

Exactly the features small contractors need

No bloat, no enterprise modules nobody asked for. Just the tools to stay compliant and get on with your day.

Sign up in 60 seconds

No sales calls, no scoping sessions. Sign up, add your company, invite your crew, generate your first WH-347 today.

Pay for what you use

$49/mo base + $1-$5 per report. One project, low cost. Ten projects, still fair. No penalty for being small.

Lydia has your back

AI compliance assistant catches classification errors, missing fringes, and wage underpayments before you submit.

CSV import from anywhere

Running payroll through ADP, Gusto, or QuickBooks? Export CSV, import, generate. Five minutes to a compliant report.

Invite subs, no extra cost

Pro plan has a sub portal so subs submit their own certified payroll to you. No per-seat surcharges.

Free job costing

CSI code job costing, daily field reports, worker certs — features others charge for, free here.

Pricing that scales with you

Start small. Upgrade when you need to. Never overpay.

Starter

For 1-10 employee shops

$49/month

+ $5 per report

  • Federal WH-347 reports
  • CSV import from any provider
  • Lydia AI compliance assistant
  • Unlimited projects & workers
  • Email support
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Pro

For 10-30 employee shops

$99/month

+ $3 per report

  • Everything in Starter
  • State forms (CA, IL, NY, more)
  • Subcontractor portal
  • Time tracking
  • Anomaly detection

Enterprise

For 30-50+ employee shops

$249/month

+ $1 per report

  • Everything in Pro
  • Union payroll support
  • Audit prep reports
  • API access
  • Electronic submission

Small Contractor FAQ

What is the cheapest certified payroll software for small contractors?

We're $49/month, zero setup — one of the cheapest compliant options out there. Points North and LCPtracker charge $175-$400/month plus $995-$4,995 just to start. That's brutal for a small shop running a couple Davis-Bacon jobs a year.

Is CertifiedPayrollPro good for contractors with 1-10 employees?

Yep, that's exactly who it's for. Small to mid-sized contractors, 1-50 employees. Starter plan ($49/mo) fits crews under 10, and you can bump to Pro or Enterprise when you grow. No user minimums, no long-term contracts.

Do I need to sit through a sales demo to use this?

No. Fully self-serve. Sign up in 60 seconds, set up your company in 15 minutes, generate your first WH-347 within the hour. No salesperson. Lydia walks you through setup interactively.

Can I use this if I only have one Davis-Bacon project?

Absolutely. Pricing scales with usage. On Starter you pay $49/mo + $5 per report, so one report a week runs you about $70/month total. You're not paying enterprise pricing for small-contractor usage.

Do I need an accounting background to use certified payroll software?

No. This is built for contractors, not accountants. If you can fill out a timesheet and a W-2, you can use this. Lydia explains Davis-Bacon rules in plain English and flags compliance problems before you submit.

What if I run payroll through ADP, Gusto, or QuickBooks?

We integrate with ADP, Gusto, QuickBooks, Paychex, Paylocity, Rippling, Paycor, UKG, and Dayforce. Export a CSV from your payroll provider, import it here, generate the WH-347. You don't have to switch payroll providers.

Do small contractors really need certified payroll software?

If you're on federal or federally assisted jobs over $2,000, yes. Doing WH-347 by hand takes 2-3 hours per week per project, plus the risk of costly compliance mistakes. Software pays for itself in saved time and avoided DOL penalties.

What happens if I outgrow the Starter plan?

One click to upgrade to Pro ($99/mo) or Enterprise ($249/mo). Your data and settings carry over. No contract, so you can move up or down as your project load changes.

Do you require a minimum contract?

No. Month-to-month. Cancel any time, no cancellation fees. Old providers want 1-year minimums — we don't.

Can I try it before paying?

Yes. 14-day free trial with 3 free reports on the Pro plan. No credit card. Enough runway to file a couple weeks before you decide.

What happens if I cancel?

Cancel anytime with one click. Your data exports free in CSV/PDF format. No clawbacks, no penalty fees, no 'talk to sales' hoops.

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