Wagepoint - Payroll software in Canada

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Payroll,
the easy way.

Canadian payroll software that makes every payday simple, accurate, and on time.

Trusted by 30,000+ businesses

About Wagepoint

We believe payroll should be easy — and a whole lot friendlier.

That’s why Wagepoint is built for Canadian small businesses and the accountants and bookkeepers who support them. Our payroll software handles the calculations, remittances, and compliance behind the scenes, with additional tools to support day-to-day people management. No guesswork. No spreadsheets. Just stress-free payroll you can trust, backed by real people who really care.

A few things we’re proud of:

30,000

businesses across Canada.

Why Wagepoint

Take the stress out of payroll.

Payroll you can rely on. Pricing you understand. Real people here to help.

Payroll that speaks Canadian.

From stat holidays to Record of Employments (ROEs), we know what payroll looks like in Canada, because it’s all we do, eh.

What you see is what you pay.

Know exactly what you’ll pay, every month, with simple pricing built for Canadian small businesses. No surprises, ever.

Real people, real payroll support.

Friendly, expert support from humans who actually know payroll and care about getting it right.

Features

Everything you need. Nothing you don’t.

Purpose-built payroll features designed to solve real problems, reduce risk, and make every pay run simpler.

Everyone paid on time, always.

EASY PAY RUNs

Everyone paid on time, always.

Pay employees and contractors with auto-calculated runs that handle regular pay, bonuses, benefits and vacation accruals. Built-in direct deposit, ROEs, and deductions help you stay compliant without the manual work.

Payroll taxes and year-end, done right.

automatic calculations and forms

Payroll taxes and year-end, done right.

Wagepoint automatically calculates and remits federal, provincial, and territorial taxes, as well as CPP, EI, income tax, and more. Rest easy knowing that we’ve got your T4/T4As and ROEs covered — with CRA compliance built in from start to finish.

Self-serve onboarding and pay for your team.

A better Employee experience

Self-serve onboarding and pay for your team.

Onboard new hires and give employees easy access to key payroll details, all year round, including tax forms at year-end. Your team can view paystubs, check upcoming pay dates, update personal details, and track year-to-date earnings in a secure online portal. With the My Wagepoint app, they can also check pay info and submit time entries right from their phone. Less back-and-forth for you. More clarity and control for your team or client.

Data you need, without the digging.

Payroll reporting at your fingertips

Data you need, without the digging.

From payroll registers to tax summaries, Workers’ Compensation, and year-end reports, Wagepoint keeps your records organized and easy to access. Everything is clear and readable for you, with the detail your accountant needs built right in. Smart filters and accountant-friendly formatting mean less time searching for answers and more time getting work done.

Security you can rely on.

Trust by design

Security you can rely on.

Your payroll data isn’t just stored, it’s protected. Privacy, security, and your peace of mind are at the core of everything we do. With two-factor authentication (2FA), FINTRAC compliance, and SOC 2 certification, Wagepoint safeguards your data every step of the way.

Integrations

We play well with your favourite apps.

Wagepoint integrates with QuickBooks Online, FreshBooks, and Xero to keep your payroll and accounting aligned. Spend less time on manual data entry, reduce errors, and run payroll with confidence using software that fits right into how you already work.

Customer stories

Cool companies. Cooler clients.

Small businesses, independent bookkeepers, and growing firms all have one thing in common: they run payroll with Wagepoint.

Christoph Buchmann

"Wagepoint has been a game-changer for our payroll. It’s intuitive, easy to use, and it turned what I expected to be a time-consuming admin task into something quick and painless. On top of that, their customer service is consistently responsive, helpful, and reliable — exactly what you want in a payroll platform."

Matthew Brooke

"In my business, I wear a lot of hats, and Wagepoint takes payroll off my day-to-day list. My strength is renovation and construction, not business administration. I truly love having Wagepoint handle payroll for us. In fact, when I was looking for a payroll solution, my accountant recommended Wagepoint because it’s the same platform she uses. People you trust use businesses you can trust."

Matthew Brooke , Contractor at MB Renos & Carpentry

Egor Vinogradov

"Running an electrical business means juggling crews, schedules, and deadlines, so payroll needs to be simple and dependable. Wagepoint makes it easy to pay our team accurately and on time, without adding extra admin to our week. It gives us confidence that everything’s handled properly, so we can stay focused on delivering great work for our customers instead of worrying about payroll"

Egor Vinogradov , President at Stonegate Electrical Contracting Corporation

Luke Collins

"As an accounting partner, Wagepoint is a platform we trust and confidently recommend to our clients. It fits seamlessly into how we work and makes payroll feel straightforward for everyone involved. Most importantly, it helps our clients feel supported and in control."

Luke Collins , Director at Glacier Accounting

Tendai Nzuma

"Wagepoint makes payroll simple and stress-free for me as an admin team of one without a bookkeeping background. It’s intuitive, reliable, and lets me focus on crafting our products instead of managing payroll."

Tendai Nzuma , Marshy Mallows Inc.

Sophie Dillon, CPA

"Even if you have one employee – set up solid systems and tools. By using Wagepoint from the start you can scale your team easily and ensure you are remaining compliant right from the start."

Sophie Dillon, CPA , Co-Founder at Orbit Accounting

Michelle Glockling

"As a bookkeeper, I need payroll I can trust. Wagepoint keeps everything accurate, organized, and easy to manage — saving time and giving both me and my clients confidence every pay period."

Michelle Glockling , Business Growth Strategist at DORBII Inc.

Clayton Achen, CPA, CA, TEP

"As an accountant, I care about accuracy, compliance, and efficiency — and Wagepoint delivers on all three. It’s a payroll platform I can confidently recommend to my clients because it’s intuitive, reliable, and genuinely makes payroll easier for small businesses."

Clayton Achen, CPA, CA, TEP , Partner at Achen Henderson

Tanya Hilts, CPB, FCPB, CFCC, AIA

"I’ve worked with many payroll platforms over the years, and Wagepoint stands out for its simplicity, accuracy, and reliability. I can confidently recommend it to any business looking for a professional, efficient, and user-friendly payroll solution."

Tanya Hilts, CPB, FCPB, CFCC, AIA , Founder & CEO at Cloud Business Services

Ugo Soum

"Thanks to Wagepoint’s simple app — and especially their ultra-efficient customer support — we’re able to offer our customers a truly worry-free payroll experience."

Ugo Soum , Owner at Yoogs Inc.

Veronica Clac

"Wagepoint’s superb customer service and economical pricing sets them apart from their competitors. I would say that serving small businesses is their strength."

Veronica Clac , Online Business Manager at Milky Way Virtual Business Services

Martin Lynch

"Running a startup means juggling a million responsibilities, and in the early days, reducing friction isn’t just helpful, it’s essential. Working with Wagepoint was a genuinely welcome experience. At every step, the team made payroll feel easy, smooth, and stress-free. We’re really grateful. "

Martin Lynch , Founder & CEO at XLR8·4ward

Richard Wilson

"As a growing Canadian business, we need payroll to be something we don’t have to think twice about, and Wagepoint delivers. It’s easy to use, reliable, and gives us confidence that our people are paid accurately and on time, every time."

Richard Wilson , North Bay Contracting Ltd.

Kevin McIntosh

"After switching to Wagepoint, running payroll, even with vacation pay, takes 15 minutes max, even though we now have twice as many employees as we did with our old service."

Kevin McIntosh , Business Manager at Dubbeldam Architecture + Design

Gary Crandall

"Having had no payroll experience before, I expected I’d need to do calculations myself, but I was pleasantly surprised by how easy the process was. The screen prompts were clear and accurate — I only had to enter the hours worked for each person, and Wagepoint took care of everything else."

Gary Crandall , Business Operations at Atlantic Tennis Centre

Jackson Marschel-Chan

"Having used Wagepoint for two businesses now, we can’t say enough about how glad we are that we found them years ago through our CPA. Payroll, employee changes, adjustments — everything is so easy with Wagepoint. And the fact that it’s Canadian makes the experience even smoother."

Jackson Marschel-Chan , Southern Alberta Area Manager at Summit Professional Services Inc.

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Resources

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