Simple Payroll Solutions
Effortless payroll at your fingertips, designed for intuitive use by both payroll professionals and everyday users.
Payroll Made Quick & Easy
Lightning Payroll
Available Platforms
Payment info is not required for a free trial on either the desktop app or web app. All data entered into the software is secure and carries forth into a paid subscription once you sign up. Bulk employee import (via CSV) is included.
Trusted by Thousands Across Australia
4,000+
Business Partners
More than 4,000 businesses nationwide trust Lightning Payroll to handle their payroll needs seamlessly.
40,000+
Employees Paid
Annually, over 40,000 employees receive their pay through our reliable and secure system.
$2.5 B
AUD Processed
Our users process approximately $2.5 billion AUD in payroll each year, ensuring timely and accurate payments.
Australian Payroll Association
We are a proud industry partner of the Australian Payroll Association.
Lightning Payroll Complies With Australian Standards
Shifts, Rosters, Timesheets & Timeclock Included
All-in-one scheduling included with your once-yearly license cost, including timeclock, timesheets, rosters, leave requests and much more.
ATO & Fair Work Compliant
Stay compliant with STP, ATO and Fair Work standards with ease.
SuperStream Ready
Gold standard SuperStream compliance makes for easy super processing from start to finish, all from within the program.
Free Customer Support
We’re proud of our responsive customer service. Standard support is included with your subscription at no extra cost, with phone, email, and remote access available when needed! For training and more extensive needs, explore our additional services described in our Support Policy.
Affordable Subscription Options
Choose from flexible monthly or affordable annual plans — both include all of our handy features with no hidden fees or extra service charges.
Take a tour
Lightning Payroll is an Australian software program for managing your payroll
See why Lightning Payroll is known as one of the easiest and most user-friendly payroll programs.
Client Feedback
See what others have to say about Lightning Payroll
Lightning Payroll is a great and all-encompassing payroll solution for small to medium businesses in a variety of industries.
" Being a small business owner, I needed payroll software that wouldn't cost too much, was simple to use and kept my company in compliance with legal requirements. Lightning Payroll does exactly that. Four steps and the payroll is done."
Bobby
Multi-franchise Restaurant Owner
"Time is always of the essence when running your own business, so it’s important to find time saving, efficient solutions. Lightning Payroll provides us with the tools and technical backup we require, but most importantly within a system I can trust."
Melissa
Autobarn Franchise Owner
"I have been using Lightning Payroll for over 6 years and nothing else comes close with features and ease of use. Lightning Payroll’s support staff are second to none and amazing to deal with, answering questions and solving issues quickly and efficiently. I can’t recommend Lightning Payroll highly enough, consider me a customer for life. "
Mark
Battery World Franchise Owner
"The support team is fabulous! Super responsive and always friendly. Plus the help menu and YouTube tutorials within the platform are extremely helpful too. It's been a game-changer for us. The transition was seamless, and the benefits were immediate. With Lightning Payroll, we've bid farewell to the days of manual data entry and cumbersome paperwork."
Michele
Office Manager Booroomooka Angus
What we can do for you
Some Industries We Serve
Lightning Payroll caters to a range of industries, each with its unique payroll needs. Discover how we can support your business today.
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