Managing global payroll can be one of one of the most complex administrative tasks for organizations of any size. With multiple countries, each with unique tax regulations, compliance standards, and labor laws, how can businesses keep up?
The answer lies in finding the right payroll software—offering more than just automation, it ensures compliance and scalability across regions.
This guide highlights the top global payroll software solutions for 2025 to help you centralize all important data and processes, save time, and avoid compliance stress.
You’ll find tips from Ian Giles, Payroll Leader, Michael Nierstedt, Payroll Product Director at Multiplier, and Natalie Lloyd, Global Customer Success Manager at JGA Recruitment Group.
What to look out for in a global payroll solution
- Automation: Opt for a solution that automates core processes like tax withholding and compensation calculations in line with local laws. As Giles says, “If you can streamline processes and automate repetitive tasks, you can reduce the time you spend running compliance checks.”
- Payment infrastructure: Look out for a centralized tool where you can make payments, and send employees payslips in their local language. “This streamlines processes and lowers the risk of errors,” Nierstedt points out.
- Integrations: By connecting your global payroll software with your other HR tools, you can make both internal processes and the employee experience more seamless. As Lloyd says, “You can boost efficiency and accuracy through data synchronization, better reporting, personalized onboarding and real-time insights.”
- Robust security: Find a solution with SOC 2 Type I, and Type II, and SOC 3 certification. You should also look out for robust fraud detection — as Nierstedt says, “You need to be able to detect unusual activity like bulk imported employees.”
- Comprehensive reporting. Global payroll platforms present a huge opportunity to consolidate and centralize data in helpful reports. As Giles says, “Data is what can make a payroll team strategic, particularly if it’s real-time, but the more geographically dispersed a team gets the more the data is siloed.”
- Real customer support: This one needs less explanation — without a real human being to contact for support, compliance issues and payment delays can all too easily creep in. Be sure to check out user reviews to assess the level of support you’ll be given.
Top-rated global payroll software
With so many solutions available out there, picking the best payroll software suited for your business can be difficult. To help you, here are the top 10 payroll solutions for 2025, including both well-established and emerging players.
1. Multiplier
Say goodbye to juggling vendors. Multiplier brings your processes and data together in one streamlined, cloud-based global payroll solution. Our software automates tax withholding, benefits, and compensation calculations in alignment with local laws. And with support for 100+ currencies and 99.95% payroll accuracy every cycle, you can be confident that your employees get paid on time, every time.
In a single, centralized platform, you can process payments and automatically send payslips in local languages, integrate seamlessly with your existing HR tools, and generate real-time reports that turn payroll into a strategic advantage. You can also see all EOR-managed employees and contractors in the same dashboard.
Backed by robust fraud detection and world-class support from real people fluent in local regulations, Multiplier empowers your team to operate efficiently, compliantly, and globally.
Key features:
- Global payroll, tax, and compliance management
- Self-service tools for employees to manage leave and expenses
- Automated multi-country tax calculations
- EOR services to handle legal employment across regions
- Seamless integration with HR/accounting workflows
- Detailed reports on salary disbursements, statutory filings, and cost analysis
- Comprehensive employee onboarding and offboarding
Best for:
Multiplier’s global payroll services make international employment and compliance as simple as it can get. The user-friendly platform, affordable pricing, and 24/5 customer support make it an ideal choice for any business scaling or expanding globally.
2. Paylocity
Paylocity offers a cloud-based platform for payroll and HR automation, designed for mid-sized businesses. It automates payroll processes, tax filing, and employee management while offering flexible features for growing businesses.
Key features:
- Cloud-based payroll
- Automated tax filing
- Employee management tool
Best for:
With powerful features and an easy-to-use interface, Paylocity could be a good choice for growing companies.
3. Deel
Deel focuses on global payroll and compliance for remote teams, making it easier for companies to manage international staff. It focuses on simplifying payroll and ensuring legal compliance across multiple regions.
Key features:
- Automated compliance
- Multi-currency payments
- Integrated tools
Why they stand out:
Deel is particularly suited for organizations with established international operations seeking a unified platform to manage payroll and compliance.
4. ADP workforce now
ADP Workforce Now’s global payroll solution is designed to assist U.S. and Canadian businesses in managing payroll across multiple countries.
Key features:
- Comprehensive payroll services
- Employment administration and tax reporting
- Scalable HR tools
Best for:
ADP Workforce Now’s global payroll solution is particularly suited for U.S. and Canadian headquartered businesses that are expanding internationally and require a unified system to manage payroll across multiple countries.
5. Remote.com
Remote.com specializes in global payroll, benefits management, and compliance for companies with remote teams. It offers a single platform for managing teams and ensuring compliance with local laws.
Key features:
- Automated payments
- Integrated HR tools
- Some reporting
Best for:
Remote.com’s global payroll solution is particularly suited for companies that have established entities in multiple countries and require a platform to manage payroll and HR processes.
6. Rippling
Rippling’s global payroll platform is designed to streamline international payroll operations by integrating HR, IT, and finance functions into a unified system.
Key features:
- Customizable workflow automation
- Integrated HR and IT management
- Comprehensive reports
Best for:
Rippling is particularly suited for mid-sized to large organizations looking for an integrated platform to manage global payroll alongside HR and IT functions.
7. greytHR
greytHR provides payroll and HR solutions with a strong focus on compliance for businesses in India and the Middle East. It focuses on providing localized compliance solutions, making it a trusted platform for businesses operating in these regions.
Key features:
- Payroll and HR management for India and the Middle East
- Compliance-focused solutions
- Localized functionalities
Best for:
greytHR is designed with an emphasis on local compliance and functionalities, making it relevant for businesses operating in specific regions.
8. UKG Pro
UKG Pro is an advanced HR and payroll platform designed to meet the needs of large organizations with complex requirements. It offers tools for talent management, employee administration, and payroll processing, focusing on data-driven insights.
Key features:
- Automated payroll
- Talent and employee administration
- Comprehensive analytics tools
Why they stand out:
UKG Pro includes comprehensive features, analytics, and reporting tools, designed to cater to the demands of businesses with complex payroll needs.
10. Workday
Workday’s global payroll solution is designed to unify payroll operations across multiple countries, offering a centralized platform that integrates seamlessly with its Human Capital Management (HCM) system.
Key features:
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API integrations
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Comprehensive reporting
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Employee self-service
Best for:
Workday’s global payroll solution is best suited for large enterprises with complex international operations that require a unified platform for managing payroll and HR processes. As with some of the other options on this list, small businesses would be better going elsewhere.
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Choosing the right payroll solution for your business
Selecting the right payroll software depends on your company’s specific needs. The following are a few factors that you should consider:
- The size of your company: Ensure that the software that you choose is flexible enough for the current size of the business and possible future expansion.
- Your budget: Go for software that fits your financial budget and also meets your specific requirements, balancing cost with quality.
- A partner who can really help: As Nierstedt says, “The important thing is finding a partner (like Multiplier) who provides you not only with access to a hub for all of your countries but also assistance and guidance on when you should be using an Employer of Record (EOR) or global payroll — whatever makes sense for your business and when.”
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