Contractor payroll and salary packaging you can rely on.
PayMe has looked after Australian contractors and recruitment placements since 2006. We handle the payroll administration behind the scenes, giving you direct access to transparent fees and genuine benefits.
- Low-Fee Payroll. Rates start from 1.20% for Paid When We Get Paid arrangements, with standard pay and premium same-day pay options.*
- Salary Packaging. Maximise your take-home pay with pre-tax packaging and fee-free novated leasing through Alliance Leasing.
- Single-Day Setup. Fast payroll setup in one business day, backed by dedicated payroll specialists answering when you call.
*Same-day pay is subject to eligibility and timesheet cut-off times.
Pay estimate
Sample
- PayMe fee (1.20%)
- − $1.20
- Amount after fee
- $98.80
- Taxable hourly rate
- $88.21
- Superannuation per hour (12%)
- $10.59
Weekly gross (38 hrs)
$3,351.98
Plus $402.42 superannuation, before tax.
Use the full rate calculator →Illustration only, based on 38 hours a week and the 1.20% starting fee. For other fees, pay cycles or salary packaging, use our full calculators.
How it works
Get paid through PayMe in three steps
- 1
Get a quote
Tell us about your placement and we will confirm the payroll fee that applies to you.
Get a quote - 2
Join PayMe
Complete the join form with your details and the recruitment company that placed you. We liaise with them for your contract.
Join PayMe - 3
Complete your payroll registration
Log in to our payroll software to complete your tax file number declaration, superannuation choice and banking details electronically.
Log in to payroll
Same day
Contractor payroll setup once your contract arrives
From 1.20%
for Paid When We Get Paid arrangements. Premium options include same-day pay for eligible approved timesheets submitted before the applicable cut-off.*
*Terms and conditions apply.
12%
Super Guarantee calculated and paid with every pay
Insurances / Compliance
Professional indemnity, public liability and workers compensation cover included where applicable
1:1
A named payroll contact, not a ticket queue
More than a payment run
- Contractor payrollLearn about contractor payroll →
- Salary packagingLearn about salary packaging for contractors →
- Novated leasingLearn about novated leasing for contractors →
- SuperannuationLearn about superannuation for contractors →
- BankITLearn about BankIT for contractors →
Example payslip
Know what lands in your account before you sign
Enter your contract rate and see your take-home pay with and without salary sacrifice, side by side. No obligation, no sales call.
See an example payslip- Your all-in rate is treated as 112 parts: 100 parts pay plus 12 parts superannuation.
- Choose 1.20%, 1.50%, 1.75% or enter the fee agreed for your placement.
- Taxable hourly rate and super per hour are broken out line by line.
- Project it weekly, fortnightly or monthly to match your pay cycle.
For recruitment companies
A payroll partner your contractors can rely on
We work to ensure payroll is set up ready to go in advance of your contractor's start date.
Talk to our team- Stronger rate conversations
- Salary packaging and novated leasing can help contractors make more effective use of their contract rate without requiring the recruitment company to increase it.
- Fast and seamless contractor payroll setup
- Send us your contractor's placement details and we'll coordinate their payroll registration, establish their payroll record and prepare them for their first pay cycle, usually the same business day.
- Flexible timesheeting
- We fit your timesheet process rather than forcing your contractors into ours.
- Simpler invoicing
- E-invoicing and RCTI options help reduce manual processing, cut down on paperwork and save your accounts team time.
FAQ
The questions we get asked most
Who actually employs me?
Your recruitment company does. You are engaged as a casual labour-hire employee of that company, and your recruitment contract is with them. PayMe's agreement with you is formed through the join form and comes into effect once PayMe accepts your application.
When do I get paid?
Your pay cycle follows the arrangement between PayMe and your recruitment company. PayMe receives the payment from the recruitment company, deducts its payroll fee and pays your net remuneration. We email you a draft payslip to review before your payment is processed, then a final payslip once it has been paid, and you can download payslips from the Contractor Portal at any time.
What happens if my recruitment company pays late?
We chase it and keep you informed with a named contact rather than silence. Under the PayMe General Terms and Conditions, PayMe is not liable to pay your net remuneration where the recruitment company has not paid PayMe.
What forms do I need to complete?
There is no separate employment contract with PayMe. Your contract sits between you, your recruitment company and PayMe, and PayMe's part is simply our General Terms and Conditions of service, which apply for as long as you choose to use us. The forms you complete are the standard payroll ones: your tax file number declaration, your superannuation choice form and your bank account details — all submitted electronically through our payroll software once you receive your login details.
How do I submit timesheets?
We don't apply a one-size-fits-all approach. Timesheets can go on our online portal, be emailed to our timesheets inbox, or be submitted through your recruitment company's own system where they have one. We work with you and your recruitment company so you meet exactly what they require, without adding another layer of timesheet administration on top. We'll confirm which applies to you during your payroll setup.
Can I join with a Pty Ltd or ABN?
No. PayMe pays workers who are employees of recruitment companies. We do not set up payroll for Pty Ltd entities or ABN contractors.
Ready to get your contractor payroll set up?
Start the join form and we'll take it from there — including liaising with your recruitment company for your contract.