Wegner Cpas
“Furthermore, their bookkeeping staff is top-notch, professional and quick, and not the least, as affordable as some of the smaller outfits I've worked with.”
Best Payroll Services in Madison, WI
13 companies listed · 6 in Madison · 2 open weekends · 10 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
Organic Payroll
“Easy to communicate with and have always had the answers we were looking for.”
My Money Tax and Accounting
“Knowledgeable and helpful and very affordable”
Tunji-Lesi CPA
“I wanted someone who had years of experience and very knowledgeable but also patient with the average business owner who lacked a basic background in accounting.”
Payroll Data Services
Stelios Payroll
The 13 companies listed for Madison, WI 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: Madison, WI
6 of the 13 companies we list are based in Madison; the other 7 serve Madison from towns including DeForest (4 mi), Fitchburg (4 mi) and Prairie du Sac (4 mi). 12 of the companies on this page have a rating, from 3.8 to 5.0 across 394 reviews; 1 has 50 or more reviews and 10 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the companies on this page are "communication" and "knowledge". 2 are open on Saturdays. The services the companies on this page list most often on their websites are payroll services (2), tax planning (2) and tax services (2). 1 lists staff certifications (CPA) 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 1997. 1 offers payment plans; 3 offer a free initial consultation and 1 is family- or locally-owned. We have a website on file for 12 of the companies on this page; 12 publish a contact page; 7 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 Madison on this page?
An office in Madison is held by 6 of the 13 companies. The rest come from other towns within 15 mi. Payroll is run remotely, so the filing jurisdictions a provider covers matter far more than the address. Distances are straight-line.
Beckett Tax & Accounting
“I send all my friends who ever gripe about tax season to them, as I look forward to going and being taken care of every year.”
Midwest Financial Group
“If you are a business owner and looking to save money and have it done right, this is the place.”
David Hennick CPA
“David has done our taxes the last couple of years and he and Christine have been so easy to work with!”
Veium Duane H CPA
“Mr, Veium is an excellent accountant and has helped me for years with my income tax preparation.”
IBC Business Solutions
“We've especially appreciated their discovery and correction of errors in our bookkeeping records.”
Accounting Answers
“Mary Beth is always available, helpful and patient with me as a new business owner learning the ropes in an area I am completely unfamiliar.”
MBE Cpas
“Her knowledge and dedication to ensure that my taxes are processed correctly in the best manner is deeply appreciated.”
Why these companies made our list
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