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#1 Payroll Software in Chennai

Automate PF, ESI, PT and Salary Processing for Tamil Nadu Businesses

Trusted by 5,000+ Chennai employees. PF (12%), ESI (3.25%) and Professional Tax auto-calculated every cycle. Close monthly payroll in 4 hours - not 4 days.

  • PF & ESI Auto-Filed
  • Tamil Nadu PT Compliant
  • Form 16 & 24Q Auto-Generated
  • ISO 27001 Certified
Payroll software dashboard for salary processing, deductions, compliance, and payouts
Trusted by Leading Organisations

Used by HR and Finance Teams Across Chennai, Tamil Nadu, and Beyond

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Definition

What is Payroll Software?

Payroll software is a digital tool that automates employee salary calculations, statutory deductions, and compliance filings for Chennai businesses. It connects attendance management software to payroll, generates payslips, and ensures Tamil Nadu obligations like PF, ESI, Professional Tax, and TDS are handled accurately every cycle - replacing error-prone spreadsheet workflows entirely.

Payroll Software Features

Unlock Business Efficiency with Payroll Automation

Manage salary processing, deductions, payslips, compliance, and payout controls from one integrated payroll platform.

Payroll salary processing dashboard showing a June 2026 gross-to-net run with stat cards and employee runboard
Payroll deductions and compliance dashboard tracking PF, ESI, professional tax and TDS filings
Employee self-service portal showing a June 2026 payslip with earnings, deductions and net pay
Salary structure dashboard with CTC component breakup and revision history
Payroll reports and payout dashboard with bank transfer batches and reconciliation
Statutory Compliance

Complete Statutory Payroll Compliance - Built for Tamil Nadu

Our payroll software handles every statutory obligation Chennai businesses face - so your HR team never misses a filing deadline or miscalculates a deduction. It works seamlessly with our HR software platform for complete workforce management.

Compliance Rate / Rule How Our Software Handles It
PF (EPF Act 1952)12% employer + 12% employee of basic salaryAuto-calculates both contributions, generates ECR file for EPFO, alerts on 15th filing deadline
ESI (ESI Act 1948)3.25% employer + 0.75% employee (wages ≤ ₹21,000/month)Identifies ESI-eligible employees automatically, generates monthly ESIC challan
Professional Tax (TN)Up to ₹2,500/year per employee (Tamil Nadu slab)Maps Tamil Nadu PT slabs, deducts monthly, generates PT return for Commercial Taxes Dept
TDS (Section 192)As per income tax slab (old/new regime)Collects Form 12BB, calculates monthly TDS, generates Form 24Q quarterly and Form 16 annually
LWF - Tamil Nadu₹25 employer + ₹25 employee (annual)Deducts and remits Tamil Nadu LWF contribution automatically in December payroll cycle
Why Choose Us

Why Chennai Businesses Choose Our Payroll Software

Built specifically for Tamil Nadu compliance - not adapted from a generic national product.

Tamil Nadu PT & LWF Built In

Most national payroll software misses Tamil Nadu-specific obligations. Our system has Tamil Nadu Professional Tax slabs (up to ₹2,500/year) and Labour Welfare Fund contributions (₹25/₹25 annual) pre-configured - no manual setup. Chennai businesses avoid TN Commercial Taxes notices because compliance runs automatically.

Zero manual PT/LWF configuration required

From Attendance to Payslip - No Manual Steps

Biometric data from ZKTeco, Essl, Realtime, and MATRIX devices syncs directly to payroll. Attendance, LOP, overtime, and shift differentials calculate automatically. Your payroll team stops chasing attendance sheets every month - the data flows in, validated and ready.

Biometric sync included at no extra cost

Month-End Closing in 4 Hours

Chennai HR teams running payroll manually average 3-5 days of month-end work. Our automated payroll workflow - from attendance lock to bank upload - is designed to complete in 4 hours. Exceptions are flagged before processing, not discovered after payout.

From 3-5 days down to 4 hours

7-Day Go-Live for Chennai Businesses

We’ve implemented payroll for Chennai businesses across manufacturing, textile, retail, and specialized sectors including IT companies and healthcare organizations. Our onboarding team handles salary structure migration, biometric integration, and compliance configuration - so you’re processing live payroll in 7 days, not 2 months.

Live payroll processing in 7 days
Payroll Mobile App

Manage Payroll from Anywhere,
Right from the Phone

Employees view payslips, tax documents and loan details; admins run cycles and approve - all from the mobile app, securely, on any device.

Payslips & tax docs

Employees view and download payslips, Form 16 and IT declarations anytime from their phone.

Loans, advances & reimbursements

Apply for and track salary advances, loans and expense reimbursements on the go.

Run & approve on mobile

Admins review payroll, deductions and arrears and approve cycles right from the app.

Secure & always available

Bank-grade security with role-based access - in the office or on the move.

factoHR payroll mobile app: employee payslip and IT declaration screens with loan, EMI and salary self-service
Integrations

Built to Fit Into Your Entire Tech Ecosystem

Seamlessly integrate with your existing ERP, accounting, communication, and verification systems - without disrupting your current workflows.

SAP
Microsoft
SAP SuccessFactors
ORACLE
LEARNTEQ
xoxoday
VANTAGE CIRCLE
SpringVerify
ONGRID
TallyPrime
qb QuickBooks
x Xero
31 Google Calendar
G Google Meet
T Microsoft Teams
S Slack
zoom
E Microsoft Entra ID
okta
miniOrange
W Google Workspace
A Auth0
OneLogin
Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions About Payroll Software in Chennai

What is payroll software and how does it work in India?

Payroll software automates salary calculations, statutory deductions (PF, ESI, PT, TDS), payslip generation, and compliance filing for Indian businesses. It pulls attendance data, applies earning and deduction rules, validates against statutory thresholds, and generates bank-ready payout files - replacing manual spreadsheet-based payroll entirely.

Does payroll software handle PF and ESI automatically?

Yes. Good payroll software in Chennai auto-calculates PF at 12% (employer + employee) of basic salary and ESI at 3.25% employer + 0.75% employee for employees earning below ₹21,000/month. It generates ECR files for PF and challans for ESI, reducing manual filing to near zero.

What is the cost of payroll software in Chennai?

Payroll software in Chennai typically costs between ₹30 and ₹200 per employee per month depending on the features required. Basic payroll-only plans start at ₹30-50. Full HRMS with payroll, attendance, and compliance automation costs ₹80-150. See our payroll software pricing for exact plans.

What is Professional Tax in Tamil Nadu and how is it deducted?

Professional Tax in Tamil Nadu is levied under the Tamil Nadu Tax on Professions Act 1992. The maximum PT is ₹2,500 per year, deducted monthly from employee salaries. Employers with 5 or more employees must register with the Tamil Nadu Commercial Taxes Department and remit PT by the 15th of each month.

Can payroll software integrate with biometric attendance devices?

Yes. Payroll software integrates with ZKTeco, Essl, Realtime, and MATRIX biometric devices used in Chennai offices and factories. Attendance data syncs automatically via LAN or cloud, eliminating manual timesheet entry. This ensures payroll is calculated on verified attendance data with zero manual import steps.

Is payroll software suitable for small businesses in Chennai?

Yes. Payroll software is well-suited for Chennai small and mid-size businesses. Even teams of 10-50 employees face full statutory compliance obligations - PF, ESI, PT, and TDS - that are time-consuming to handle manually. Payroll software automates all of these, reducing compliance risk and freeing HR from monthly data entry.

How long does payroll software setup take in Chennai?

Most payroll software implementations for Chennai businesses take 7 to 21 days. This includes data migration, salary structure configuration, leave and attendance setup, biometric device integration, and statutory compliance mapping. Our employee onboarding software also connects to payroll so new employees are added to pay cycles automatically. Basic setups with clean employee data can go live in as little as 7 days.

Does payroll software generate Form 16 and Form 24Q automatically?

Yes. Payroll software auto-generates Form 16 (TDS certificate issued to employees by June 15) and Form 24Q (quarterly TDS return filed by the employer). Both documents are generated in income tax department-prescribed formats, ready to upload on the TRACES portal without manual compilation.

Get Started with Payroll Software

Ready to Simplify Payroll for Your Chennai Team?

Connect with our payroll specialists to see a live walkthrough tailored to your team size, industry, and statutory requirements - including PF, ESI, PT, and payslip automation.