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Cost data · updated Oct 27, 2026

TriNet cost per employee

~$80–$150/employee/mo, from third-party estimates. That's #5 lowest of the 11 PEOs with a public figure.

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The numbers

Model: Flat PEPM (unpublished) Estimate. Minimum: Not published. Contract: Annual.

EmployeesPer monthPer year
5$400–$750$4,800–$9,000
10$800–$1,500$9,600–$18,000
25$2,000–$3,750$24,000–$45,000
50$4,000–$7,500$48,000–$90,000
Also budget for
  • TriNet's own FAQ uses $150 PEPM as an illustration, not a quote

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Admin fees only. Health premiums, workers' comp and state unemployment tax are quoted separately and depend on your workforce.

Monthly admin fee$1,200–$2,250$80–$150 × 15 employees
First-year admin fee$14,400–$27,000Flat per-employee pricing
If priced at 2–12% of payroll$16,500–$99,000On $825,000 annual payroll

Ranges: $40–$160 PEPM or 2–12% of payroll per Fit Small Business; PEO-specific figures are third-party estimates.

Cost question

What does TriNet cost per employee?

~$80–$150/employee/mo (third-party estimate). Benefits, workers' comp and state taxes are extra.

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