Deel

Deel charges $40/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 KeyPay or 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 KeyPay, Employment Hero, Xero, or MYOB typically offer deeper award automation and lower cost per employee.

Deel HR, the HRIS layer, is free for up to 200 employees and covers a people directory, org chart, document management, onboarding and offboarding automation, leave and expense tracking, and performance review workflows. Paid modules for Australian payroll, global payroll, Employer of Record, and contractor management are purchased separately on top of the free HRIS.

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 the free HRIS module for up to 200 employees. 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.