PUBLISHER: The Business Research Company | PRODUCT CODE: 1500024
PUBLISHER: The Business Research Company | PRODUCT CODE: 1500024
Cloud-based payroll software revolutionizes traditional payroll management by transferring processes to remote servers accessible via the Internet. This technology streamlines and automates employee payroll management, empowering businesses to efficiently handle tasks such as employee pay, tax deductions, and related duties online, offering unmatched flexibility and scalability.
The primary offerings of cloud-based payroll software encompass both free and open-source solutions, as well as subscription-based options. Free and open-source software, freely available for use, modification, and distribution, is typically developed collaboratively by a community of users and developers. This type of software caters to organizations of varying sizes, including small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and large enterprises across diverse industries such as manufacturing, information technology and telecommunications, healthcare, retail, banking, financial services, insurance, government, and others.
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The cloud-based payroll software market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $11.56 billion in 2023 to $12.85 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.2%. The increase during the historical period can be credited to the heightened adoption of cloud computing technologies, the surge in demand for streamlined payroll processes, the expansion of the gig economy, a heightened focus on cost reduction, and the proliferation of subscription-based software models.
The cloud-based payroll software market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $19.87 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.5%. The anticipated growth in the forecast period can be attributed to the increasing adoption of advanced AI, growing demand for predictive analytics, rising interest in integrated forecasting solutions, the expanding use of IoT devices, and the growing reliance on big data analytics. Key trends expected during this period encompass the adoption of cloud-based payroll solutions, technological advancements, the integration of artificial intelligence, the adoption of integrated HR and payroll systems, and the adoption of blockchain technology.
The increasing adoption of remote workforces is poised to drive the growth of the cloud-based payroll software market in the coming years. A remote workforce comprises employees who operate outside of traditional office settings, often working from home or other remote locations. Several factors contribute to the growing trend of remote workforces, including access to global talent, flexibility, and the rising demand for work-life balance. Cloud-based payroll software facilitates the management of remote workforces by seamlessly integrating with other tools such as time tracking and HR systems. Its automation features simplify complex processes such as tax calculations and direct deposits, reducing manual workload and errors for HR and payroll teams. For example, in May 2022, according to the Office for National Statistics, the proportion of workers engaging in hybrid work increased from 13% in early February 2022 to 24% in May 2022. Additionally, the number of people preferring to work from home largely rose by 12% between April 2021 and February 2022. Consequently, the growing trend of remote workforces is propelling the growth of the cloud-based payroll software market.
Key players in the cloud-based payroll software market are collaborating to introduce intelligent and advanced solutions, such as platform-based payroll systems, to help businesses efficiently manage payroll operations. A platform-based payroll system is a payroll management solution that operates on a digital platform, typically offered as a software-as-a-service (SaaS) solution. For instance, in February 2024, Ramco Systems Limited, an India-based technology company, launched Ramco Payce, a platform-based payroll system designed to revolutionize business payroll administration. Leveraging cutting-edge technologies such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, data analytics, and serverless in-memory processing, Ramco Payce expedites payroll processing and enhances accuracy. It features AI-driven payroll compliance, on-demand reporting, seamless integration with leading HCM (Human Capital Management) systems, and no-code rule development capabilities. With Payce, businesses can effortlessly manage payroll operations, adapt procedures to the evolving needs of their workforce, and gain unparalleled control and oversight over payroll data, all of which support strategic growth objectives and decision-making.
In October 2023, Workwell Technologies Inc., a US-based technology company, acquired Polaris Payroll Services Inc. for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition aims to integrate Polaris Payroll's cloud-based payroll software and services into Workwell Technologies' portfolio. Polaris Payroll Services Inc. specializes in providing payroll processing and related services to businesses through its cloud-based payroll software platform.
Major companies operating in the cloud-based payroll software market are Oracle Corporation, SAP SE, ADP Inc., Intuit Inc., Paychex Inc., TriNet Group Inc., Sage Group, Kronos Incorporated, Paycom Software Inc., Dayforce Inc., Xero Ltd., MYOB Australia Pty. Ltd., Gusto, IRIS Software Group Ltd., Certinia, Zenefits Software, ELMO Software Ltd., Moorepay Ltd., Webscale Pty Ltd., Vibe HCM Software, onPay Inc, Ascentis Corporation, Microkeeper Ltd., Personnel Data Systems Inc., Talenox Pte Ltd.
North America was the largest region in the cloud-based payroll software market in 2023. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the cloud-based payroll software market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.
The countries covered in the cloud-based payroll software market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The cloud-based payroll software market consists of revenues earned by entities providing services, such as data security, payroll processing, withholding taxes, generating payslips, and employee self-services. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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