Beauty, Wellness & Health Payroll Software

Payroll software for salons, spas, and medspas is a specialized financial tool designed to calculate and distribute compensation for professionals like stylists, estheticians, and injectors. Unlike generic payroll services (like ADP or Gusto), medspa, spa, and salon payroll software is engineered to handle the complex pay structures—such as tiered commissions and booth rentals—that standard software often struggles to process.

Running a successful business today requires more than just a talent for hair or skin; it requires a tech stack that eliminates manual data entry. Beauty, wellness, and health businesses need payroll software to bridge the gap between the appointment book and the bank account. Without an integrated system, owners spend hours manually calculating commissions, tracking booth rental fees, and reconciling tips. Using a dedicated system ensures that your staff is paid accurately and on time, which is critical for talent retention in the competitive beauty industry.

When evaluating salon software with payroll, look for features that handle the unique nuances of the industry, such as: 

• Automated commission calculations for services and products to eliminate manual math
• Tiered pay rates for flexible pay structures for different employees
• Integrated time-tracking that allows hourly employees to clock in directly from the app
• PTO and vacation day management to properly log employee time off
• Full service tax support that automatically calculates, pays, and files federal, state, and local taxes
• Tip management to track and allocate service tips 
• Built-in integrations and data syncing with basic features like booking, point-of-sale (POS), and payment processing

GlossGenius is a comprehensive, all-in-one software that manages and streamlines your business needs from a single platform. Features like payroll, POS, and payments live together in one ecosystem, eliminating the need to export CSV files or sync third-party apps.

GlossGenius Payroll automatically pulls appointments, tips, commissions, and hours logged into your payroll runs—and provides self-service options that allow employees to access their digital paystubs—saving you hours of administrative work every week. Plus, you’ll stay compliant with automated tax filing for all 50 states, taking the stress out of tax season and allowing you to focus that time on growing your brand or serving clients, rather than auditing spreadsheets.

The cost of salon, medspa, or spa payroll software varies across the industry, but many providers charge a high base fee plus per-employee costs that can scale quickly.

In addition to the base GlossGenius subscription price (starting at $24/mo), the GlossGenius Payroll add-on costs $40 per month, plus a $6 fee for each team member paid that month. This allows you to scale your team up or down without being locked into expensive, enterprise-level contracts.

Yes. For owners searching for spa, medspa, or salon payroll software that won't break the bank, GlossGenius offers a high-value alternative to legacy systems. Unlike standalone payroll providers that charge extra for tax filing or "premium" support, our payroll features are built specifically for the beauty and wellness budget. You receive unlimited payroll runs and automated tax filings included in the flat, monthly fee of $40/mo (+ $6 per bookable team member) making it one of the most affordable ways to professionalize your back-office operations.

When comparing payroll software competitors, it’s not just about pricing. The difference is often in the user experience and integration depth.

GlossGenius Payroll has an all-in-one interface you can access from any device—phone, tablet, or desktop. With this add-on feature, you can manage your payroll needs from one platform, eliminating the need for third-party integrations or complex configurations. Automatically sync appointments, commissions, tips, and hours logged to pay your W-2 employees and 1099 contractors accurately and on time. Plus, you get full federal, state, and local tax support, with automated tax filing in all 50 states to ensure compliance. GlossGenius Payroll supports multiple work locations and existing 401k and health benefits, and provides 1:1 live onboarding support to ensure you're set up for success from day one. GlossGenius Payroll pricing is $40/mo (+ $6 per working employee), in addition to their Standard pricing plan starting at $24/mo.

Mangomint offers centralized payroll services, allowing you to run payroll, make pay adjustments, and review payroll totals from any device. Get a detailed view of payroll breakdowns for each worker like hours worked, commission earned, sales totals, and more. Set up payroll accounts for each of your businesses, and assign locations to each account. Mangomint’s payroll feature can also handle taxes, benefits, and time off, and can sync with your Quickbooks Online data. In addition to their starting price of $165/mo (for their Essentials plan), Mangomint payroll services cost an extra $50/mo (+ $8 per employee).

Vagaro is another spa and salon software with payroll that can help manage your business. Vagaro Payroll, powered by Gusto, allows users to pay, book, and manage both salaried and hourly staff from a single platform. It includes features like time tracking, PTO and vacation management, contractor payments, and automated tax filing. Plus, Vagaro provides employee self-service options, as well as the option for direct deposit or physical checks. In addition to the cost of a Vagaro subscription (starting at $23.99/mo + $10 per employee), their Payroll features cost $34/mo (+ $5 per employee).