Payroll for Micro Businesses in Australia
As a micro-business owner, managing payroll doesn’t have to be a headache. Better Payroll offers a simple, cost-effective solution that helps you stay compliant and manage employee payments without the complexity of traditional payroll systems.
Key Benefits for Micro Business Owners
Save Time
Automate payroll tasks and reduce admin work with micro business payroll software.
Stay Compliant
Effortlessly meet tax, superannuation, and STP reporting requirements.
Effortess Reporting
Generate payslips, payroll, and ATO reports instantly.
Payroll Product Recommendations for Micro Businesses
Built for Micro Businesses in These Industries
Better Payroll simplifies payroll for micro businesses across industries, with compliance tailored to your sector:
- Construction & Trade
- Retail
- Restaurants & Hospitality
- Creative Services & Freelancers
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Affordable Payroll Software Plans
No hidden fees. Choose from affordable plans that scale as your business grows.
Monthly
$3.50
/monthly per employee*
- STP (Web + Mobile)
- Superannuation Payments
- Xero/MYOB Integrations
- Timesheets, Rostering, Leave Management
- Employee Mobile App
- Unlimited Pay Runs
- Standard & Advanced Reports
Yearly
$2.50
/monthly per employee**
- STP (Web + Mobile)
- Superannuation Payments
- Xero/MYOB Integrations
- Timesheets, Rostering, Leave Management
- Employee Mobile App
- Unlimited Pay Runs
- Standard & Advanced Reports
✅ 1 month free trial  *Minimum Spend $14 per month  **Minimum spend $10 per month based on 4 employees if paid yearly.
How Better Payroll Supports Your Business Growth
Effortlessly Scalable Payroll
Grows with your business smoothly, handling more employees without adding complexity or stress.
Stress-Free Management
Simplifies payroll processes so you can focus on running and expanding your micro business efficiently.
Expert-Backed Support
Provides reliable, on-demand guidance for any payroll questions, helping you stay compliant and confident.
What Our Customers Are Saying
Liam
Freelance Designer
Automating superannuation, STP, and tax reporting is seamless. I no longer worry about errors or missed deadlines, which makes running my boutique much easier.
Noah
Boutique Shop Owner
This software is perfect for micro businesses – affordable, reliable, and intuitive. Everything from payslips to compliance is easy to handle without confusion.
Chloe
Construction Service
FAQ for Micro Businesses
Payroll software automates wage calculations, taxes, superannuation, reporting to the ATO, and payslip generation – far faster and more accurate than manual spreadsheets.
It eliminates manual errors, simplifies tax and super compliance, is typically cloud‑based (access anywhere), and frees up time to focus on core business.
Yes. Better Payroll is fully compliant with Australian Single Touch Payroll (STP) and tax regulations, and it automatically reports payroll information directly to the Australian Taxation Office (ATO), ensuring accurate, timely, and hassle-free compliance.
Yes, integrations streamline reporting and reduce duplicate data entry between payroll and accounting.
Most offer automatic super calculation and reporting, removing manual calculations and mistakes.
Leading systems use encryption and secure cloud architecture, meaning your data is protected and accessible from anywhere.
Accounting software helps you automate bookkeeping, invoicing, expense tracking, and tax reporting, reducing manual effort, improving financial visibility, and saving time and costs.
• STP reporting
• Automated super and tax calculations
• Cloud access
• Integration with accounting tools
• Fast setup and intuitive use
