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PEO Pricing Information
PEO Pricing in California: How Much Does a PEO Cost?
Transparent breakdown of California PEO costs, what's included, and how to calculate your true ROI.
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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
California PEO pricing typically falls into two models: per-employee-per-month (PEPM) ranging from $150-$300+ depending on services and benefits, or percentage of payroll (3-15%) that scales with your workforce. Admin fees cover HR services, compliance, and support. Benefits and workers' comp are usually pass-through costs at group rates that are often lower than you'd get on your own. The true comparison is PEO total cost vs. your current HR salary + benefits + software + compliance risk + time spent.
ASO
For comparison, ASO pricing is typically $50-$150 per employee per month for administration only. You maintain your own benefits and workers' comp, so add those costs separately.
HRO
HR consulting is typically $100-$300+ per hour or monthly retainers of $2,000-$10,000+ depending on scope and seniority of advisors.
Frequently asked
Questions from employers.
01How much does a PEO cost in California?
California PEO pricing typically ranges from $150-$300 per employee per month or 3-15% of payroll, depending on your industry, headcount, and selected benefits. This includes HR administration, compliance monitoring, benefits access, workers' comp, and dedicated support. Request an HR Blueprint for pricing specific to your business.
02What's included in PEO pricing?
PEO pricing includes: HR administration and a dedicated HR Business Partner, payroll processing and tax filings, California compliance monitoring and updates, access to employee benefits (health, dental, vision, retirement), workers' comp administration under a master policy, employee training including California-mandated courses, and technology platform access.
03Is PEO more expensive than doing HR in-house?
For most California businesses, no. When you factor in the true cost of in-house HR—salary ($60,000-$120,000+), benefits (20-30% of salary), software ($5,000-$15,000/year), training, and compliance risk—PEO is often comparable or cheaper while providing enterprise-level services and risk protection.
04Are there hidden fees with PEO?
Reputable PEOs like Easeworks are transparent about pricing. Our proposals clearly separate admin fees (what we charge for services) from pass-through costs (benefits premiums, workers' comp). We don't charge setup fees, and there are no surprise charges for standard HR support.
05How do I get a PEO quote for my California business?
Take our HR Risk Score to provide basic information about your business. You'll receive an HR Blueprint with personalized cost comparison within one business day, showing how PEO pricing compares to your current HR spend. Then schedule a strategy call to discuss specifics.
Related files
Continue the comparison.
Cost comparison request
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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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Start with the current HR file. We will identify the gaps, compare the options, and help you choose a practical structure for California.