Our picks for payroll outsourcing in Singapore in 2026 are Liberte Consulting for payroll and HR plans sized by headcount, PayrollServe (RSM Stone Forest) for audited, full-service payroll, and Sleek for a published per-employee price bundled with accounting. All three handle payslips and CPF. They differ on price transparency, systems and scope.
Which payroll outsourcing services did we pick?
We picked three providers whose payroll services we could verify on their own websites: Liberte Consulting, PayrollServe and Sleek. Each sets out what its service covers, and one publishes a price. Providers we could not yet check are left out for now.
At a glance
| # | Business | Best known for | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Liberte Consulting | Payroll and HR outsourcing with plans set by headcount, from 1 to 1,000 staff | On enquiry |
| 2 | PayrollServe (RSM Stone Forest) | Full-service payroll on its own PayDay! HRMS, backed by ISAE 3402 and ABS OSPAR audits | On enquiry |
| 3 | Sleek | Payroll bundled with accounting and tax, at a published S$300 per employee per year | S$300 |
Best known for: Payroll and HR outsourcing with plans set by headcount, from 1 to 1,000 staff
Liberte Consulting is a Singapore payroll and HR outsourcing firm covering everything from payroll automation to running a whole HR department. Payroll runs on one cloud platform with 24/7 access and full technical support, with payroll, benefits and documents on one dashboard and attendance linked to payroll.
Plans are set by company size: firms of 1 to 10 staff get fully outsourced HR and an all-in-one HR system, firms of 10 to 50 get pay-as-you-grow modules and talent search, and employers of 50 to 1,000 get retention planning and cross-border compliance. It also offers recruitment and HRIS. Price on enquiry.
- Services
- Payroll outsourcing, HR outsourcing, recruitment, HRIS
- Credentials
- HR Vendors of the Year 2021: Best HR Outsourcing Partner and Best Payroll Outsourcing Partner (as stated on Liberte's website)
- Address
- 140 Robinson Road #08-08 Tahir Building, Singapore 068907
Visit website: Liberte ConsultingCall +65 6909 2084Full profile: Liberte Consulting
Best known for: Full-service payroll on its own PayDay! HRMS, backed by ISAE 3402 and ABS OSPAR audits
PayrollServe is part of RSM Stone Forest and runs a full payroll service: calculations, statutory submissions, payslips and year-end reporting, for startups, SMEs and multinationals. It works on PayDay! HRMS, its own HR system, and supports other systems case by case.
It is audited against SSAE 18, ISAE 3402 and SSAE 3000 (ABS OSPAR), is regulated under the Payment Services Act 2019, and cites over 40 years of payroll and HR experience. It has run Booking.com's Singapore payroll since 2007. It suits firms that want documented, audited controls. Price on enquiry.
- Services
- Payroll calculations, statutory submissions, payslips, year-end reporting, PayDay! HRMS
- Credentials
- Audited against SSAE 18, ISAE 3402 and SSAE 3000 (ABS OSPAR); regulated under the Payment Services Act 2019, licence PS20200473
Visit website: PayrollServe (RSM Stone Forest)Full profile: PayrollServe (RSM Stone Forest)
Best known for: Payroll bundled with accounting and tax, at a published S$300 per employee per year
Sleek is a business services provider whose payroll service covers monthly payroll, CPF reports and payslips through Talenox, expense claims, CPF registration and monthly e-submission, help paying SDL, SHG submissions and IR8A filing through the Auto-Inclusion Scheme.
It publishes its price: S$300 per employee per year, with leave management as an add-on at S$8 per employee per month. The pages we checked do not say whether these include GST. It suits small businesses that want accounting, tax and payroll from one provider.
- Services
- Monthly payroll, payslips, CPF registration and e-submission, SDL, SHG submission, IR8A via Auto-Inclusion Scheme, expense claims, leave management
- Price
- From S$300 S$300 per employee per year; leave management add-on S$8 per employee per month. GST treatment not stated. Source
Why does this list have only three providers?
We only list businesses whose services we have confirmed from their own websites or official sources. Other payroll providers operate in Singapore, and we will add them once we can check their services, terms and prices properly rather than relying on third-party summaries.
A short, checked list is more useful than a long one built on guesses. If you are comparing quotes, use the criteria below to test any provider, including ones not shown here.
How did we choose these payroll providers?
We looked for providers that state clearly which statutory work they handle, explain the payroll system they use, show evidence of data controls or a clear price, and suit a defined size of business. Every fact comes from each provider’s own website.
- Statutory scope: does the provider say it handles CPF, SDL, Self-Help Group contributions and IR8A filing?
- System and access: is payroll run on a named platform, and can you see payslips and records yourself?
- Data controls: does it publish audit standards or licences?
- Price clarity: is there a published price, or is it on enquiry?
- Fit: does the service match your headcount and growth plans?
- Verifiability: could we confirm the details on the provider’s own site?
What does payroll outsourcing include in Singapore?
A full payroll service covers monthly pay calculations, itemised payslips, CPF contributions and e-submission, the Skills Development Levy, Self-Help Group contributions and year-end IR8A filing through IRAS’s Auto-Inclusion Scheme. Some providers add leave, claims and attendance tools.
| Task | What the provider does |
|---|---|
| Payroll calculation | Works out gross and net pay, deductions and allowances each pay run |
| Payslips | Issues itemised payslips to staff |
| CPF | Calculates contributions and makes the monthly CPF e-submission |
| SDL | Calculates the Skills Development Levy and helps you pay it |
| Self-Help Group funds | Handles CDAC, ECF, MBMF and SINDA contributions where they apply |
| IR8A | Prepares year-end income records and submits them under the Auto-Inclusion Scheme |
The three providers on this page approach the work differently. The table below sets out what each one publishes.
| Provider | Payroll system | Published price | Distinctive detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberte Consulting | One cloud platform, 24/7 access, attendance linked to payroll | Price on enquiry | Plans by headcount, from 1 to 1,000 staff |
| PayrollServe (RSM Stone Forest) | PayDay! HRMS, other systems case by case | Price on enquiry | SSAE 18, ISAE 3402 and ABS OSPAR audits; Payment Services Act licence |
| Sleek | Talenox | S$300 per employee per year (GST treatment not stated; checked 27 Oct 2026) | Payroll alongside accounting and tax |
How much does payroll outsourcing cost in Singapore?
Most providers price payroll per employee and quote on enquiry. Of the three here, only Sleek publishes a price: S$300 per employee per year, with leave management as an add-on at S$8 per employee per month. Sleek does not state whether these include GST.
Liberte Consulting and PayrollServe do not publish prices, so both are price on enquiry. When you ask for quotes, the price is likely to depend on your headcount, how often you pay staff, whether you want leave, claims or attendance modules, and whether anyone is paid outside Singapore. Ask each provider to quote for the same scope, in writing, and to say whether GST is included. Prices on this page were checked on 27 October 2026.
Should you outsource payroll or keep it in-house?
Outsourcing tends to suit small and growing firms without a dedicated payroll officer, because the provider keeps track of CPF rates and filing deadlines. In-house payroll can suit larger teams with complex pay rules and their own HR staff, but needs software and trained people.
There is also a middle path. Liberte Consulting offers everything from payroll automation to running a whole HR department, with pay-as-you-grow modules for firms of 10 to 50 staff. PayrollServe supports systems other than its own PayDay! HRMS case by case, which may help if you already have software you want to keep. Sleek suits owners who would rather have payroll, accounting and tax handled by one provider.
How can you check a payroll provider keeps your data safe?
Ask for independent audit reports. Standards such as ISAE 3402, SSAE 18 and ABS OSPAR test a provider’s controls over outsourced processes, and PayrollServe publishes that it is audited against them. For any provider, also ask who can access your data and how payslips reach staff.
Payroll files hold salaries, NRIC numbers and bank details, so it is worth asking for the provider’s data protection policy, how long records are kept, and what happens to your data if you leave. If the provider also moves money on your behalf, check whether it holds a licence for that. PayrollServe states it is regulated under the Payment Services Act 2019.
Does outsourcing payroll make the provider legally responsible?
No. The employer stays responsible for paying staff correctly and on time, and for CPF contributions, even when a provider does the work. Sleek’s own comparison of in-house and outsourced payroll shows the employer remains responsible either way.
In practice, that means approving each pay run before it goes out, checking the CPF and IR8A figures the provider prepares, and keeping your own copies of payroll records. A good provider makes this easy with clear reports and a dashboard you can log in to.
Frequently asked questions
What does payroll outsourcing include in Singapore?
Usually pay calculations, payslips, CPF contributions and e-submission, SDL, Self-Help Group contributions and IR8A filing through the Auto-Inclusion Scheme. Some providers add leave, expense claims and attendance tracking.
How much does payroll outsourcing cost in Singapore?
Most providers charge per employee and quote on enquiry. Sleek publishes S$300 per employee per year, with leave management at S$8 per employee per month (GST treatment not stated, checked 27 October 2026). Liberte Consulting and PayrollServe are price on enquiry.
Does outsourcing payroll move legal responsibility to the provider?
No. The employer remains responsible for correct pay and CPF contributions. Review and approve each pay run, and keep your own records.
Can I keep my existing payroll software?
Sometimes. PayrollServe runs on its own PayDay! HRMS but supports other systems case by case. Sleek runs payroll through Talenox, and Liberte Consulting runs payroll on one cloud platform. Ask before you sign.
Can one provider handle payroll in several countries?
Some can. Liberte Consulting lists cross-border compliance in its plans for firms of 50 to 1,000 staff. Ask any provider which countries it covers directly and which through partners.