WES CPA
“Helping me plan throughout the year has been a blessing to my business.”
Best Payroll Services near Santa Monica, CA
3 of these companies are based in Santa Monica; the others serve Santa Monica from towns including Los Angeles (8 mi), Burbank (15 mi) and El Segundo (10 mi).
5 open weekends · 12 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
Kamjoo & Associates
NS Small Business Consulting
“Noha has been doing my books/accounting for over 5 years and her accuracy, tenaciousness and attention to detail have allowed my company to become a prominent player in my industry.”
World Accounting Group
Kirsten Darley Bookkeeping
“She is absolutely fantastic; I highly recommend for any and all needed bookkeeping related services whether you're an individual, small business or large business.”
Istaxpro Accounting Firm
“We continue to get our taxes prepared with John because of his knowledge, professionalism, and we have never had any issues.”
The 15 companies listed for Santa Monica, CA 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: Santa Monica, CA
14 of the 15 companies on this page have a rating, from 4.3 to 5.0 across 797 reviews; 2 have 50 or more reviews and 12 are rated 4.5 or higher. When clients rate these companies on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (91%), responsiveness (77%) and quality (68%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the companies on this page are "knowledge" and "patient". 4 are open on Saturdays and 3 on Sundays. The services the companies on this page list most often on their websites are audit representation (3), payroll (3), tax services (3), wealth management (3) and forensic accounting (2). 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. 10 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 60 years. 1 offers payment plans; 8 offer a free initial consultation and 2 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 14 of the companies on this page; 13 publish a contact page; 12 list a public email and 3 take 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 Santa Monica on this page?
An office in Santa Monica is held by 3 of the 15 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.
Joseph Latif, CPA
“Great customer services and very knowledgeable CPA.”
Maurice Joffe Tax Services
“Very talented and good customer service.”
Tapcheck
“Hira was very helpful with getting my employer updated very kind person”
Morey CPA & Associates
“Morey and his team has saved me lots of money and have made my business accounting, payroll and taxes easy to understand.”
KB Tax Adviser
“Great company, I filed my tax return with them for the first time.”
Wander CPA
“Excellent tax consultation and follow-up with Michael.”
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Proby's Tax & Accounting
“Each year she gets better and better; when you think a business couldn't get any better; her staff adds new technology to make serving the community just more pleasant.”
Econosolutions
“They filed my corporate papers, obtained all the necessary Business licenses and permits.”
Phenomenal Tax & Accounting Services
“I don't normally write reviews, but Paul has been my accountant for 2 years now and I couldn't be happier with his service.”
Why these companies made our list
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