Payroll Software for Churches

Managing church payroll doesn’t have to be complicated. Our software brings all essential payroll features into one intuitive platform, designed specifically for the unique needs of ministries and nonprofit organizations. From centralizing applicant records to generating accurate payslips, every step is streamlined to save time, reduce errors, and ensure full compliance with church-specific payroll requirements.

With automated wage calculation, the system pulls data from hours worked, attendance, bonuses, and overtime, eliminating manual errors and guesswork. Easily handle deductions, adjustments, and housing allowances with built-in tools that account for clergy-specific tax rules. Each pay cycle ends with a professionally formatted payslip, giving your staff and ministers a clear, accurate breakdown of earnings and deductions.

Give your church staff the freedom to get paid their way. Our payroll software supports fast and secure direct deposit, so employees and ministers can receive their paychecks directly into their bank accounts—on time, every time. Whether you’re paying full-time staff, part-time musicians, or guest speakers, the system ensures prompt and accurate delivery

Prefer traditional paychecks? No problem. The platform also offers easy paycheck printing right from the dashboard, along with multiple payment options to fit everyone’s preferences. Whether you're managing a growing congregation or a small team, flexible payment solutions make the process smoother for administrators and more convenient for your people.

Church teams aren’t all the same—and neither are their payroll needs. Our software lets you easily create separate payroll structures for ministers and non-ministerial staff, ensuring each group is managed according to their unique tax and benefit requirements. From housing allowances to voluntary withholdings, ministers get the flexibility they need—without complicating payroll for the rest of your team.

The platform supports clergy-specific rules like dual tax status and Social Security exemption while keeping standard payroll processing smooth and accurate for admin, musicians, and part-time staff. You get a single system that keeps everything compliant, clear, and tailored to your ministry's needs.

Church teams include more than just employees—they’re a mix of pastors, ministry leaders, volunteers, and support staff. Our payroll software helps you keep detailed, centralized profiles for everyone on your team, from banking details and housing allowances to salary breakdowns and clergy-specific tax notes. It’s all in one secure, organized system built for church administration.

Whether you're managing monthly stipends for ministers or hourly pay for part-time staff, the system tracks every detail with clarity. Salary structures, employment records, and compensation histories are easily accessible, helping your church office streamline HR tasks and focus more on ministry, not paperwork.

Tax compliance is one of the trickiest parts of church payroll, but WebHR system makes it simple. With automated tax calculations, the software handles everything from federal withholdings to clergy-specific scenarios, like housing allowance exclusions, Social Security exemptions, and voluntary income tax withholding for ministers. It keeps you compliant with both standard regulations and ministry-specific rules, so you don’t have to second-guess every pay cycle.

The platform stays updated with the latest tax laws and rates, automatically applying them to each employee’s profile, whether they’re ordained clergy or administrative staff. You can securely manage all tax data in one place, making audits, filings, and year-end reporting a breeze. It’s built to keep your church financially sound and legally protected.

Understanding your ministry's financial landscape is key to responsible stewardship. Our payroll software offers advanced reporting tools that break down employee compensation, tax details, and overall payroll expenses, giving church leaders clear insight into budget flow and staffing costs. Whether you're preparing for a board meeting or reviewing annual reports, data is always at your fingertips.

Interactive dashboards and built-in analytics help you spot trends in payroll activity, staffing changes, or seasonal adjustments. These insights support strategic planning and allow your finance team to make informed, ministry-aligned decisions, so your church can grow with both vision and financial integrity.