Deel

Deel charges $41/emp/mo per employee for Australian payroll when you have your own legal entity. For businesses that want to hire in Australia without setting up a local entity, Deel's Employer of Record service costs $835/emp/mo per employee per month. There is no monthly base fee, so the total cost scales directly with headcount.

Yes. Deel is compliant with STP Phase 2 for Australian payroll and submits the required itemised data, including wages, tax, and superannuation, to the ATO each pay cycle. It also handles superannuation guarantee contributions and is designed to meet the Payday Super obligations that apply from 1 July 2026.

Deel's Employer of Record service lets you hire full-time employees in over 150 countries without registering a legal entity in each location. Deel becomes the legal employer and handles local contracts, payroll, tax, and statutory benefits on your behalf. This is most relevant to Australian businesses that want to hire overseas talent quickly, or to international companies hiring their first Australian employee without incorporating locally.

Deel covers Australian employment law requirements including leave entitlements, statutory minimums, and superannuation through its global compliance engine. However, Modern Award interpretation requires manual configuration and is not automated to the same depth as AU-built specialists such as Employment Hero. Businesses in award-intensive industries should verify that their specific award obligations are supported before switching to Deel as their primary payroll platform.

Deel is best suited to businesses that need both Australian payroll and the ability to hire or pay people internationally. Its global reach across 150-plus countries and integrated contractor management make it compelling for that use case. For businesses that employ staff exclusively in Australia, locally focused platforms such as Employment Hero, Xero, or MYOB typically offer deeper award automation and lower cost per employee.

Deel HR (Core HR), the HRIS layer, is a flat USD $5 per employee per month with no minimum headcount, and covers a people directory, org chart, document management, onboarding and offboarding automation, leave and expense tracking, and compliance insights. Recruit and Develop add ATS and performance modules on top at a higher per-employee rate. Paid modules for Australian payroll, global payroll, Employer of Record, and contractor management are purchased separately on top of Core HR.

Deel and Remote are the two most widely used global EOR platforms among Australian businesses hiring internationally. Both charge $835/emp/mo per employee per month for EOR services and support over 150 countries. Deel has a broader integration ecosystem and a low-cost Core HR module (USD $5/employee/month) for businesses that also want an HRIS. Remote is often cited for strong compliance and IP protection tooling, especially for businesses hiring in jurisdictions with complex labour law. Cost parity means the choice typically comes down to integration preferences and which compliance features matter most for your specific hiring markets.

Deel HR (Core HR) costs a flat USD $5 per employee per month with no minimum headcount and no separate base fee. It covers a centralised people directory, org chart, document management, time tracking and time off, job architecture, and compliance insights. Recruit (USD $14/employee/month) adds an ATS on top of Core HR, and Develop (USD $22/employee/month) adds performance and engagement tools; Full Deel HR bundles everything at custom pricing. Paid modules for global payroll, contractor management, and Employer of Record services are purchased separately.

Yes. Deel offers native Australian payroll through its Deel Payroll module and is compliant with STP Phase 2. This means pay runs report wages, tax, and superannuation directly to the ATO each pay cycle. The platform also supports the Payday Super requirements coming into effect in July 2026.

Deel addresses Fair Work requirements through its global compliance engine, which covers AU employment law including leave entitlements and statutory minimums. Modern Award interpretation requires manual configuration and is not automated to the same depth as AU-built specialists such as Employment Hero. Businesses with complex award structures should verify coverage before committing.

Deel is strongest for Australian businesses that hire or pay staff internationally. Its Employer of Record service covers 150-plus countries, making it well suited to companies with a mix of Australian employees and overseas contractors or full-time hires. For purely domestic Australian payroll, locally focused platforms typically offer deeper award automation at lower cost.

Yes. Deel connects natively with Xero and QuickBooks, as well as NetSuite and SAP for larger organisations. This allows payroll journals to flow directly into your accounting system after each pay run.

Deel does not require an annual contract for the HRIS or payroll products. Month-to-month arrangements are available, and Deel HR (Core HR, a flat USD $5/employee/month) carries no minimum headcount or commitment.