Gusto Coupon Codes

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Checked October 2026

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  • $100

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    Earn $100 after running your first payroll

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  • SALE

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    Save up to $250,000 in Annual Payroll Tax Offsets.

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  • SALE

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    Simple Gusto Plan for $49/month

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  • SALE

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    Plus Gusto Plan for $80/month

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  • SALE

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    Premium Gusto Plan for $180/month

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where do I apply a promo code?

Gusto's promotions are typically applied automatically through a partner or promotional sign-up link rather than a code entered at checkout, so use the specific offer link rather than searching for a manual code field.

Is there a free trial or free plan?

Gusto doesn't offer an ongoing free plan, but the Contractor Only plan is currently discounted to $0/mo for the first 6 months as a limited-time offer.

Can I cancel anytime?

Yes, Gusto is billed month-to-month with no long-term contract, and you can cancel at any time.

Can I switch plans later?

Yes, Upgrades take effect immediately; downgrades take effect at the start of your next billing period (the 1st of the month).

How many payroll runs are included?

All plans include unlimited payroll runs each month, including off-cycle payrolls, at no extra charge.

How does billing work if my team size changes?

You're only billed for active employees. Adding team members increases your monthly cost; the per-person rate is set by your plan tier.

What level of support comes with each plan?

Simple and Plus include Basic Support (Help Center plus phone/chat during business hours), with Priority Support available as a $30/mo + $3/mo per person add-on. Premium includes Priority Support and a Dedicated Service Advisor built in.

Saving Guide

Match your plan to your actual payroll complexity, not your company size:

A small team running payroll in just one state doesn't need Plus's multi-state tools, so Simple at $49/mo covers it without paying for unused features.

Use the Contractor Only plan while you're contractor-only:

At $0/mo for 6 months right now (normally $35/mo), it's a lower-cost way to run compliant 1099 payments before you're ready to hire W-2 employees.

Time a downgrade to the start of the month:

Because downgrades only kick in on the 1st of your next billing cycle, canceling an add-on mid-month still means paying for it through the rest of that cycle.

Consolidate tax-advantaged benefits under one service charge:

Adding HSA, FSA, dependent care FSA, and commuter benefits together costs one flat $200/year rather than stacking separate per-account fees.

Let Gusto administer your existing health broker for free on Premium:

Simple and Plus pay $6/mo per eligible employee for broker integration; that fee is waived on Premium.

Shopping Guide

Simple fits single-state, straightforward payroll:

If your whole team is in one state and you don't need advanced PTO or time tracking, Simple covers full-service payroll, tax filings, and basic HR without paying for tools you won't use.

Plus fits growing, multi-state teams:

Once you're hiring across state lines or need next-day pay, time tracking, and advanced onboarding, Plus is built for that complexity; it's Gusto's most popular tier.

Premium fits teams that want hands-on support:

If you'd rather have a dedicated advisor and certified HR experts on call than manage compliance yourself, Premium's support level is the main reason to pay the higher per-person rate over Plus.

Add Time & Attendance Plus only if you're not already tracking time elsewhere:

It's a $6/mo per person add-on available on the Simple plan; skip it if you're syncing time from another tool.

Plans & Pricing

  • Contractor Only — normally $35/mo + $6/mo per person; currently $0/mo for the first 6 months (limited-time offer), for businesses that only pay 1099 contractors
  • Simple — $49/mo + $6/mo per person, single-state payroll and basic HR (Gusto's "best value" badge)
  • Plus — $80/mo + $12/mo per person, multi-state payroll, next-day pay, time tracking
  • Premium — $180/mo + $22/mo per person, dedicated Service Advisor, certified HR experts, priority support

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