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Quit fighting spreadsheets. Quit paying $1,000+/month for software that hasn't been updated since 2012. We build your WH-347 in 10 minutes, catch the compliance mistakes for you, and charge zero setup.

3 free reports, no credit card · 14 free days on your first plan · $0 setup

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Works with your existing payroll provider

ADPGustoQuickBooksPaychexUKGPaylocityPaycorRippling+ 4 more via CSV

What certified payroll software actually does

Here's the short version: Davis-Bacon says you owe a weekly WH-347 on any federal job. Doing it by hand means building spreadsheets, hand-calculating fringe benefits, and double-checking prevailing wage rates by county. Software does all that for you. You enter hours, hit generate, done.

Build WH-347 PDFs for you

Your payroll data drops onto the official DOL template. No typing into tiny boxes, no PDF editors.

Check your prevailing wages

Worker pay is checked against the wage determination you link to the project, by classification, before you certify.

Split hours by classification

Each worker's hours carry the classification on their record, picked from the determination, so Carpenter hours are checked at the Carpenter rate.

Handle multi-state jobs

Link a determination to each project location; every classification on the payroll is checked against them.

Why contractors choose CertifiedPayrollPro

For contractors who want to file their own reports and not hire a middleman to do it.

Sign up, no phone calls

Sign up in a minute and build your first WH-347 the same sitting. No demo scheduling; Lydia, our AI assistant, answers questions while you set up.

Pricing you can actually see

Plans from $49/mo, roughly 67% less than legacy providers. No per-report fees, no setup fees, no renewal surprises.

Lydia, your AI compliance assistant

Built-in AI assistant that explains Davis-Bacon rules in plain words and what each compliance flag means. The checks themselves are the app's own code, run before you certify.

Federal WH-347 plus five state files

WH-347 for federal work, plus California's A-1-131 and DIR eCPR XML, the Illinois CTP upload file, the New York certified payroll XML, the New Jersey MW-562 and the AASHTOWare Project payroll XML. Other states: the WH-347 and the weekly record, until we build their form.

Subcontractor records

Keep each sub's license and insurance documents in one place, with alerts before they expire.

Imports from 12 payroll providers

Import the CSV export from ADP, Gusto, QuickBooks, Paychex, UKG, Paycor, Paylocity, Rippling, Dayforce and three more. CSI job costing and field reports included free.

Pricing vs legacy providers

Same compliant WH-347. Fraction of the price. No middleman required.

FeatureLegacy ProvidersCertifiedPayrollPro
Setup fee$995 – $4,995$0
Monthly base price$175 – $400/moFrom $49/mo
Per report fee$7.50+None
Contract length1-year minimumMonth-to-month
Required sales demoYesNo (self-serve)
Free trialRarely3 free reports, no card
AI compliance assistantNoneLydia included
State-specific formsExtra costIncluded (Pro+)
Job costingExtra costFREE
Subcontractor records and document alertsExtra costIncluded (Pro+)
Time to first report2–4 weeks onboardingSame day

Frequently Asked Questions

What is certified payroll software?▾

It builds your weekly WH-347 for you. You plug in hours, it checks the prevailing wage, splits the fringe benefits, fills out the DOL PDF, and spits out something you can actually send to the contracting officer. No more Friday nights wrestling with Excel.

Who needs certified payroll software?▾

If you're on a federal or federally assisted job over $2,000, you're filing weekly. Doesn't matter if you're the GC or the HVAC sub running two guys; Davis-Bacon covers everyone. Electrical, plumbing, concrete, roofing, drywall: all the trades.

How much does certified payroll software cost?▾

The old guys charge $995 to $4,995 just to turn the key, then $175+ a month on top. We're $49/month, zero setup, and no per-report fees. Most folks cut their bill in half or more when they switch.

Does CertifiedPayrollPro work with ADP, Gusto, and QuickBooks?▾

Yes. Export a CSV from your payroll provider and import it; we support ADP, Paychex, Gusto, QuickBooks, UKG, Paycor, Paylocity, Rippling, Dayforce, Foundation, Sage 300, and Trimble Viewpoint. The columns are mapped from the provider's headers. You can also enter payroll data by hand.

Can I generate state-specific certified payroll reports?▾

Yep. Besides the federal WH-347, we produce California's A-1-131 and DIR eCPR XML, the Illinois CTP portal upload file, the New York certified payroll XML for NYSDOL's electronic submission system, New Jersey's MW-562, and the AASHTOWare Project payroll XML that state DOTs import for federal-aid highway work (Louisiana DOTD today; DOTs that require the full Social Security number are not served, since we keep the last four only). You file each in your own agency account. State filings kick in on the Pro plan.

Do I need to be an accountant to use certified payroll software?▾

No. We built this for contractors, not CPAs. Compliance checks flag problems before you certify, and Lydia, our built-in AI assistant, explains what they mean. If you can fill out a timesheet, you can run this.

How long does it take to generate a WH-347 report?▾

5-10 minutes once your crew and jobs are loaded. Compare that to an hour or two of spreadsheet fighting, or waiting days for a managed-service company to send back one report.

Is there a free trial?▾

Yes. Your first 3 certified payroll reports are free, with full Pro features and no credit card. Your first plan then starts with 14 free days.

What happens if I cancel?▾

Cancel anytime from your billing settings. Your data exports free in CSV/PDF format. No clawbacks, no penalty fees, no 'talk to sales' hoops.

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