Rink & Robinson
“The CPA's and staff are always willingly to go above and beyond of what's expected of them.”
Best Payroll Services in Hickory, NC
10 companies listed · 5 in Hickory · 6 rated 4.5+ · 1 shows a license
Data verified October 21, 2026
Martin Starnes & Associates PA
“Our family has been very pleased with the level of service provided by the accountants at Martin Starnes.”
Whitley Hyder & Sigmon PA
“Really kind, informative, hard-working people who were able to help us find extra money that we had been missing out on for years.”
Lonnie Shook CPA
“I had a very friendly, fast experience and he was great about answering my questions.”
Asheville Payroll Service
Hildebran Accounting
“First time customer today and my wife and I had a great experience.”
The 10 companies listed for Hickory, NC run payroll, filings and timekeeping for employers. Service and software details are taken from each provider's own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
Area overview: Hickory, NC
5 of the 10 companies we list are based in Hickory; the other 5 serve Hickory from towns including Granite Falls (8 mi), Hudson (12 mi) and Taylorsville (15 mi). 8 of the companies on this page have a rating, from 4.1 to 5.0 across 65 reviews; 6 are rated 4.5 or higher. 1 shows a license on its website and 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 7 websites of the companies on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1996. 1 offers remote or virtual consultations; 1 offers a free initial consultation and 1 is family- or locally-owned. We have a website on file for all 10 of the companies on this page; 8 publish a contact page; 5 list a public email and 1 takes bookings online. We count these figures across the companies on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the company before you book a consultation.
Why are payroll companies outside Hickory on this page?
An office in Hickory is held by 5 of the 10 companies. The rest come from other towns within 25 mi. Payroll is run remotely, so the filing jurisdictions a provider covers matter far more than the address. Distances are straight-line.
ATS CPA
“I rely on them every year to give me the best possible tax information and to complete my tax returns for me!”
S&S Accounting Services
“Would recommend them to anyone for bookkeeping, payroll and set up needs.”
Jasper Accounting Group
“She is actually one of the smartest people I've ever met she was truly a life saver and was able to help us find all of the write offs we had.”
Miller Mark K CPA
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