Payroll software · Australia
MYOB
Accounting and payroll software for Australian and New Zealand businesses since 1991, with payroll as an add-on, bundled or standalone
Market position
MYOB has sold accounting, payroll and business management software to Australian and New Zealand businesses since 1991 and says more than a million people in the two countries use it. Private equity firm KKR has owned it since 2019. Payroll is an add-on to MYOB Business Lite and Pro, included in AccountRight Plus, or sold on its own as MYOB Business Payroll Only for up to 4 employees.
Australia-specific note
MYOB says its payroll reports pay to the ATO through Single Touch Payroll, automates super contributions (with a Pay Super setting for the Payday Super changes) and syncs timesheets and rosters from the MYOB Team app. From 1 November 2026 Payroll Only rises to $20 a month and the per-employee payroll fee to $5 a month, both including GST, per MYOB's price notice.
Pros
- + Standalone Payroll Only plan for up to 4 employees
- + AccountRight Plus includes payroll for unlimited employees at no extra cost
- + Single Touch Payroll reporting to the ATO and automated super contributions
- + Timesheets and rosters synced to pay runs on Pro and AccountRight Plus
- + No lock-in contract; MYOB says you can cancel at any time
Cons
- − Per-employee payroll fee on Lite and Pro, rising from $3 to $5 a month from 1 November 2026
- − Payroll caps: 2 employees on Lite, 4 on Payroll Only
- − Payroll Only rises from $15 to $20 a month from 1 November 2026
- − Intro discounts last 3-12 months, so the ongoing price is much higher
- − No award-interpretation engine described on MYOB's payroll pages
Typical Australia pricing
Prices in AUD; MYOB's price notice quotes payroll prices including GST. Payroll Only (up to 4 employees): $15 a month after a $2-a-month offer for 3 months, rising to $20 a month from 1 November 2026. Payroll on MYOB Business Lite ($315 a year, up to 2 employees) and Pro ($70 a month, unlimited employees) costs $3 per employee paid per month, rising to $5 from 1 November 2026. AccountRight Plus ($165 a month) includes unlimited payroll. Intro offers on the pricing page: Lite and Pro 70% off for 12 and 6 months, Plus $66 a month for 3 months.
Why this matters for Australia trades
Trade licensing is run by the states: Building Commission NSW issues NSW building and trade licences, QBCC licenses Queensland builders, plumbers and drainers (electrical work is licensed separately by the Electrical Safety Office), Victoria’s Building and Plumbing Commission registers and licenses plumbers, Building and Energy registers WA builders and licenses electricians, plumbers and gas fitters, and CBS licenses South Australian building and PGE contractors. Automatic Mutual Recognition lets licence holders from participating states work in NSW and, depending on the occupation, in WA, usually after notifying; Queensland does not take part. Employers report pay and super to the ATO through STP-enabled payroll software each payday, and from 1 July 2026 must pay the 12% super guarantee when they pay wages.
Australian trades vendor selection is shaped by state-based licensing, Single Touch Payroll (STP) reporting to the ATO, super guarantee payments (due with each pay run under Payday Super from 1 July 2026), GST registration once turnover reaches $75,000 (per business.gov.au), and local lead services such as hipages, Localsearch and Yellow Pages.
Frequently asked
Is MYOB a good fit for Australia trades?
MYOB has sold accounting, payroll and business management software to Australian and New Zealand businesses since 1991 and says more than a million people in the two countries use it. Private equity firm KKR has owned it since 2019. Payroll is an add-on to MYOB Business Lite and Pro, included in AccountRight Plus, or sold on its own as MYOB Business Payroll Only for up to 4 employees. MYOB says its payroll reports pay to the ATO through Single Touch Payroll, automates super contributions (with a Pay Super setting for the Payday Super changes) and syncs timesheets and rosters from the MYOB Team app. From 1 November 2026 Payroll Only rises to $20 a month and the per-employee payroll fee to $5 a month, both including GST, per MYOB's price notice.
What does MYOB cost in Australia?
Prices in AUD; MYOB's price notice quotes payroll prices including GST. Payroll Only (up to 4 employees): $15 a month after a $2-a-month offer for 3 months, rising to $20 a month from 1 November 2026. Payroll on MYOB Business Lite ($315 a year, up to 2 employees) and Pro ($70 a month, unlimited employees) costs $3 per employee paid per month, rising to $5 from 1 November 2026. AccountRight Plus ($165 a month) includes unlimited payroll. Intro offers on the pricing page: Lite and Pro 70% off for 12 and 6 months, Plus $66 a month for 3 months. Pricing and availability can change by region; confirm current Australia pricing on the vendor's site before committing.
Does MYOB publish its prices?
Yes. MYOB is Tier S in our Australia directory, which means our check found its prices published on its own website (see the typical pricing above). The tier is not a quality ranking, so compare it against the alternatives for your trade and region.