HR Administration
Complete employee lifecycle management from onboarding to offboarding
ASO Pricing Information
ASO Pricing in California: How Much Does ASO Cost?
Clear breakdown of California ASO costs, what's included, and how to calculate your total HR investment.
Working brief
What this covers in California.
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- Understand flat-fee and per-employee pricing models
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- Learn what's included in ASO vs. what you provide
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- Compare ASO pricing to PEO and in-house HR
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- Get your HR Blueprint with personalized cost analysis
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04 Dedicated HR Business Partner included
Operating scope
One accountable HR operating system.
Core responsibilities are coordinated around the same workforce, records, and compliance expectations.
Payroll Processing
Accurate, on-time payroll with tax filings and direct deposits
Compliance Monitoring
Real-time tracking of California employment law changes
Workers' Compensation
Coverage administration, claims management, and safety programs
Employee Training
California-mandated training including harassment prevention and SB 553
Benefits Administration
Health, dental, vision, and retirement plan management
California compliance file
The requirements do not manage themselves.
Easeworks helps employers build repeatable controls around the obligations that create recurring exposure.
PAGA Compliance
Proactive auditing to prevent costly Private Attorneys General Act claims before they happen
Wage & Hour Laws
California's complex overtime, meal break, and rest period requirements tracked and enforced
SB 553 Workplace Violence
Written prevention plans, training requirements, and incident logging as mandated by law
Harassment Prevention Training
AB 1825 and SB 1343 compliant training for supervisors and employees
Pricing context
Compare total operating cost, not one fee.
PEO
For comparison, PEO pricing ranges from $150-$300+ per employee per month or 3-15% of payroll. PEO includes benefits and workers' comp access that ASO does not.
ASO
California ASO pricing is typically structured as a flat per-employee-per-month fee ranging from $50-$150 depending on the services included. This covers HR administration, payroll processing, tax filings, compliance monitoring, and access to your HR Business Partner. Since you maintain your own benefits and workers' comp policies, your total HR cost is the ASO fee plus your existing insurance premiums. ASO is often the most cost-effective starting point for businesses who already have good benefits.
HRO
HR consulting adds $100-$300+ per hour for strategic support on top of ASO or in-house administration.
Frequently asked
Questions from employers.
01How much does ASO cost in California?
California ASO pricing typically ranges from $50-$150 per employee per month depending on headcount and services included. This covers HR administration, payroll processing, compliance monitoring, and dedicated support. You maintain your own benefits and workers' comp, so add those costs separately for your total HR investment.
02What's included in ASO pricing?
ASO pricing includes: payroll processing and tax filings, HR administration and employee lifecycle management, California compliance monitoring and alerts, access to your dedicated HR Business Partner, employee onboarding tools, handbook and policy support, and technology platform access. Benefits and workers' comp are not included—you maintain those separately.
03Is ASO cheaper than PEO?
The ASO admin fee is typically lower than PEO. However, your total cost depends on what you're paying for benefits and workers' comp on your own vs. what you'd pay through a PEO's group rates. Businesses with excellent existing benefits often save with ASO; businesses struggling to afford good benefits often save with PEO.
04Can I upgrade from ASO to PEO later?
Yes, and this is a common path. Many California businesses start with ASO to get their HR foundation in place at lower cost, then transition to PEO when they want enterprise benefits access or additional liability protection. We make the upgrade seamless.
05How do I get an ASO quote for my California business?
Take our HR Risk Score to share basic information about your business. You'll receive an HR Blueprint within one business day showing ASO pricing alongside PEO comparison and your current HR costs. Then schedule a strategy call to discuss the right fit.
Related files
Continue the comparison.
Cost comparison request
Start with the current employer file.
Tell us how the company is structured today. We will confirm the details and explain what is needed to build a useful PEO comparison.
- 01 Confirm workforce and operating details
- 02 Review payroll, benefits, and workers’ compensation inputs
- 03 Map current costs and responsibilities beside the PEO model
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We have the first page of the file.
An Easeworks specialist will follow up to confirm the details and explain the comparison process.
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You do not need to diagnose the model first.
Start with the current HR file. We will identify the gaps, compare the options, and help you choose a practical structure for California.