Justworks

What Justworks does

Justworks is a New York-based cloud HR and payroll platform, founded in 2012/2013, that operates primarily as a Professional Employer Organization (PEO) for small and mid-sized businesses in the United States. The company combines payroll processing, benefits administration, HR tools, tax compliance automation, time tracking, expense management, and global hiring capabilities into a single integrated SaaS product, holding IRS-certified PEO status and ESAC accreditation. Its underlying technology automates payroll across 4,000+ U.S. tax localities and supports contractor and Employer of Record hiring in 60+ countries, with direct local-entity ownership in each international market it serves rather than relying on third-party handoffs.

The product portfolio is organized into three core tiers — Payroll ($8/employee/month plus a $50 base), PEO Basic ($79/employee/month), and PEO Plus ($124/employee/month) — each progressively adding compliance support, HR consulting, medical/dental/vision administration, HSA/FSA accounts, and mental health and fertility benefits. A modular add-on stack extends the platform with Time Tracking ($8), International Contractors ($39), Dedicated HR Consulting ($30), US-Based Contractors ($8), an ICHRA offering via Thatch ($25), and a high-priced EOR module ($599/employee/month) for full-time international hires. An Expenses module launched in July 2023 supports receipt capture and approval workflows for PEO clients. The go-to-market blends self-serve online registration at shop.justworks.com with a sales-assisted motion for PEO and enterprise tiers, supported by phone sales (855-661-9022), content marketing, and review-site presence (4.6/5 ratings across G2, Capterra, GetApp, and others).

The business model is per-employee recurring subscription, with the company monetizing the volume of workers on its platform; in 2025, it processed $31 billion in payroll and $8.9 billion in taxes and generated more than 268,000 W-2s for PEO customers, with 1,000+ SMBs already managing global teams on the system. Justworks has raised approximately $160M+ cumulatively across multiple venture rounds (Index Ventures, Bain Capital Ventures, Thrive Capital, Redpoint, FirstMark, Union Square Ventures, Spark Capital, Latitude, and others), most recently a $16.8M round in November 2023. The company has expanded through acquisition (Justworks Hours in October 2020 for time tracking; Via.work in September 2023 for international EOR) and through ecosystem partnerships with benefits carriers (Aetna, Kaiser, MetLife, United Healthcare), wellness providers (Talkspace, One Medical, Kindbody, Peloton), and compliance resources (Mineral, Discern). Leadership includes founder Isaac Oates, President and CEO Michael Seckler, and senior executives across engineering, customer success, finance, legal, risk and insurance, and DEI functions.

Name

Justworks

Legal name

Justworks, Inc.

Website

https://justworks.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Justworks is a New York-based cloud HR and payroll platform operating as a Professional Employer Organization for small and mid-sized U.S. businesses, combining payroll, benefits, compliance, and global hiring in a single integrated system priced per employee.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

HR and Payroll Software (PEO)

NAICS

Professional Employer Organizations (56133), Payroll Services (541214)

SIC

Services-Employment Agencies (7361), Services-Prepackaged Software (7372)

akta.pro primary industry

Professional Employer Organization (PEO) / Co-Employment Services (BPACAHAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Payroll Software & Payroll-as-a-Service (SaaS) (BPACAIAB), Managed Payroll Services (Full-Service Payroll Outsourcing) (BPAAAHAA), Onboarding, Offboarding & Employee Lifecycle Administration (BPACAHAL), Payroll Outsourcing & Pay Administration (Multi-country/Managed Payroll) (BPACAKAD), Employer Payroll Processing (SMB & Enterprise) (FSAMAKAA), Payroll, Contractor Payments & SME HR Finance (FSAGAJAI)

Keywords

• HR and payroll software
• Professional employer organization
• Benefits administration platform
• Multi-state payroll processing
• International employer of record

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. PEO Subscription (PEO Basic): Per-employee monthly subscription at $79/employee/month with no base fee, including payroll, HR essentials, compliance, 24/7 support, and 401(k) access
2. PEO Subscription (PEO Plus): Per-employee monthly subscription at $124/employee/month including comprehensive HR plus medical, dental, vision administration, HSA/FSA, mental health and fertility benefits
3. Payroll Subscription: Per-employee monthly subscription at $8/employee/month plus $50/month base fee, with optional health insurance add-on at $8/month per benefits-eligible employee
4. Employer of Record (EOR): Per-employee monthly subscription at $599/employee/month for full-time international employees
5. Add-on Services: Time Tracking ($8/employee/month), International Contractors ($39/paid contractor/month), Dedicated HR Consulting ($30/employee/month), US-Based Contractors ($8/paid contractor/month), ICHRA ($25/enrolled employee/month)

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Justworks sells a cloud-based HR and payroll platform for small and mid-sized businesses, offered as a Professional Employer Organization (PEO) and standalone payroll subscription. Its core offerings include automated multi-state payroll, benefits administration (medical, dental, vision, HSA/FSA), HR consulting and compliance support, and an Employer of Record service for hiring international full-time employees and contractors in 60+ countries. Revenue is generated through per-employee monthly subscriptions across tiered plans (Payroll, PEO Basic at $79/employee, PEO Plus at $124/employee, EOR at $599/employee) plus modular add-ons.

Product overview

Justworks is a unified PEO (Professional Employer Organization) and payroll platform that offers a portfolio of integrated HR, payroll, benefits, and compliance solutions. The core products include Payroll ($8/month + base fee), PEO Basic ($79/month), and PEO Plus ($124/month), which build upon each other to provide increasing levels of HR support, benefits access, and compliance capabilities. The platform also offers modular add-ons including Time Tracking, International Contractors, Employer of Record (EOR), Dedicated HR Consulting, US-Based Contractors, Health Insurance Reimbursements (ICHRA), and an Expenses tool. All products operate within a single integrated platform, allowing businesses to manage payroll, benefits administration, HR compliance, and global hiring from one centralized system.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Payroll Core payroll and HR tools subscription at $8/month per employee plus a $50/month base fee. Provides payroll for all employees, HR tools, expert support, multi-state payroll, contractor payments, off-cycle payments, tips processing, digital pay stubs, and access to Time Tracking. Health insurance is available as an add-on at $8/month per benefits-eligible employee. Designed for small and mid-sized businesses that need an affordable, standalone payroll solution.
• PEO Basic Professional Employer Organization subscription at $79/month per employee with no base fee. Bundles payroll, HR consulting and tools, compliance simplification, 24/7 support, and 401(k) access. Targets small businesses that want shared-employment PEO services to offload HR administration and access group benefits at competitive rates.
• PEO Plus Comprehensive PEO subscription at $124/month per employee with no base fee. Includes everything in PEO Basic plus medical, dental, and vision benefits administration, HSA/FSA accounts, mental health benefits (via Talkspace), fertility and family-building benefits (via Kindbody), and additional wellness perks. Targets SMBs that want a full-service PEO with modern benefits administration.
• Employer of Record (EOR) International Employer of Record service priced at $599/month per full-time international employee. Enables SMBs to hire full-time employees abroad in 60+ countries without setting up a local legal entity, since Justworks owns and operates entities in each market. Available in Basic and Plus plans.
• Justworks Time Tracking Time tracking add-on at $8/month per employee. Provides basic and advanced time tracking with automated overtime calculations and EU time tracking compliance. Available in Payroll, Basic, and Plus plans; integrates with payroll processing for accurate, timely wage calculations.
• International Contractors International contractor management add-on at $39/month per paid contractor. Streamlines onboarding and payments for contractors in over 60 countries. Available in Payroll, Basic, and Plus plans for businesses with a global contractor workforce.
• Dedicated HR Consulting Dedicated HR consulting add-on at $30/month per employee. Connects customers with a strategic HR partner who provides proactive support and tailored HR advice. Available in Basic and Plus plans for businesses that need higher-touch human HR guidance beyond standard support.
• US-Based Contractors U.S.-based contractor management add-on at $8/month per paid contractor. Allows businesses to pay and manage U.S.-based contractors alongside W-2 employees from a single platform. Available in Payroll, Basic, and Plus plans.
• Expenses Expense management tool for PEO clients. Allows employees to submit expenses via receipt photo capture and routes them through customizable approval workflows. Designed for PEO customers needing centralized expense management tied to payroll.

Quantifiable outcome

• $31 billion in payroll processed in 2025
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ThatchcoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegrated partner for Health Insurance Reimbursements (ICHRA), an alternative to traditional group health plans offered through Justworks platform at $25/month per enrolled employee
• NEXT InsurancecoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration for workers' compensation coverage (pay-as-you-go) available through Justworks platform for payroll customers
• AetnacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHealth insurance carrier partner providing medical insurance plans through Justworks benefits platform
• Kaiser PermanentecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHealth insurance carrier partner providing medical insurance plans through Justworks benefits platform
• MetLifecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBenefits provider partner for dental, vision, and other insurance offerings through Justworks platform
• United HealthcarecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHealth insurance carrier partner providing medical insurance plans through Justworks benefits platform
• TalkspacecoreTechnology or IntegrationMental health services provider included with PEO Plus benefits at no additional cost
• One MedicalcoreTechnology or IntegrationOn-demand primary care provider available as wellness perk with PEO Plus where available
• Health AdvocatecoreTechnology or IntegrationHealthcare navigation services provided as part of PEO Plus health advocacy benefits
• KindbodycoreTechnology or IntegrationFertility and family-building benefits provider available with PEO Plus where available
• Entreprenista LeagueminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSupported 2025 Entreprenista 100 Awards as a sponsor, recognizing women entrepreneurs
• National Association of Professional Employer Organizations (NAPEO)coreOthersJustworks' David Feinberg elected Chair of NAPEO in September 2024, demonstrating leadership in the PEO industry

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Justworks
• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/JustworksHR
• Facebookfacebook.com/JustworksHR
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/justworks-
• Instagraminstagram.com/justworks

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds7 records

Investors14 records

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A2 records

Investments1 record

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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