Industry
PEO advisory for professional services
Agencies, accounting and consulting firms usually buy a PEO for benefits and HR support. Fit and service model matter more than workers' comp.
Questions to ask any PEO
- Is pricing flat per employee or a percent of payroll?
- Who is our day-to-day HR contact?
- Which benefits plans are available in our states?
What matters in professional services
Benefits for knowledge workers
Plan quality and choice usually matter most. Compare plan options in each state where you have staff.
HR support model
Insperity assigns dedicated HR specialists; Engage PEO's consultants are licensed employment attorneys; Justworks is self-serve.
Pricing model
Percent-of-payroll pricing rises with salaries, which hits higher-paid professional staff harder. Flat per-employee pricing is easier to budget.
PEOs that serve professional services
From our independent directory. Listed whether or not a PEO compensates advisors.
| PEO | Price | Pricing | Certification | Minimum | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justworks | $79–$124/employee/mo | Published | CPEOESAC | None | National |
| TriNet | ~$80–$150/employee/mo | Estimate | CPEOESAC | Not published | National |
| Insperity | ~$150–$210/employee/mo | Estimate | CPEOESAC | 5 employees | National, 90+ offices |
| ADP TotalSource | ~$70–$200/employee/mo | Estimate | CPEOESAC | 5 employees | National |
| Paychex PEO | Quote only | Quote only | CPEOESAC | 5 employees | National |
| ExtensisHR | ~$40–$200/employee/mo | Estimate | CPEOESAC | 10 employees | New Jersey-based, expanding in TX and CA |
| Engage PEO | ~$40–$160/employee/mo | Estimate | CPEOESAC | Not published | All 50 states |
| CoAdvantage | ~$120–$180/employee/mo | Estimate | CPEOESAC: Not confirmed | 10 employees | Multi-state |
| G&A Partners | Quote only | Quote only | CPEO: Check entityESAC: Not confirmed | 10 employees | National |
| Vensure Employer Solutions | Quote only | Quote only | CPEO: Check entityESAC: Not confirmed | Not published | National |
| Amplify HR | ~$100–$180/employee/mo | Estimate | CPEOESAC: Not confirmed | None | Northbrook, Illinois-based |
| PrestigePEO | Quote only | Quote only | CPEOESAC: Not confirmed | Not published | National |
| DecisionHR | Quote only | Quote only | CPEOESAC: Not confirmed | Not published | Not published |
| Infiniti HR | Quote only | Quote only | CPEOESAC: Not confirmed | Not published | Not published |
| Employer Solutions Group | Quote only | Quote only | CPEO: NoESAC: Not confirmed | Not published | Provo, Utah-based |
Questions buyers ask
Flat fee or percent of payroll for a consulting firm?
With higher salaries, a flat per-employee fee is usually more predictable than 2–12% of payroll.
Terms to know
Master health planTalk to an advisor about professional services
A 30-minute consultation to review your situation and whether a PEO, ASO or HR software fits.