QuickBooks Workforce for construction

Construction payroll software helps you manage payroll and timesheets for your crew—on-site or on the go. It’s no wonder that 30,000 construction small businesses use QuickBooks Workforce.1

Explore our payroll service for construction

Save time and stay organized with Auto payroll, time tracking, and automated taxes and forms.** Keep your finances in one place and view reports that help you make informed decisions for your construction business.

Manage labor costs

Manage labor costs

Do your employees work jobs with different hourly rates? No problem. Create multiple pay rates for the same worker or for each crew member in QuickBooks. With straightforward reporting features, track expenses and get labor costs for each project.

Manage labor costs

Manage labor costs

Do your employees work jobs with different hourly rates? No problem. Create multiple pay rates for the same worker or for each crew member in QuickBooks. With straightforward reporting features, track expenses and get labor costs for each project.

Pay contractors

Pay contractors

We’ll track contractor payments and help you fill out your 1099s—just send copies to contractors and get back to business. Tax forms have never been this simple.

Time tracking

Track time and create schedules

Manage multiple timesheets, approve time when you’re ready, and edit, publish, and share schedules with with your team.

Explore time tracking

Construction reporting

Construction reporting

Run reports to find out how much you’re paying in overtime. View project and labor costs by crew, independent contractors, and more so you always know how your business is doing.


Direct deposit

Direct deposit

Make your workers happy and keep money in your pocket longer with same-day or next-day direct deposit.**

Workers comp average

Workers’ comp

Help protect your construction company and your team with workers’ comp powered by Next. Stay compliant and never miss a payment with automated, pay-as-you-go premiums.**

Time tracking for construction

Construction and field crews have a lot to keep track of on a job site. With QuickBooks Workforce you can enter your employees hours or give them protected time entry access. You'll also save 2 hours on each payroll run and an average of 4% on payroll costs.3

Mobile interface showing employee paycheck information in the workforce app.

How to manage payroll for construction workers

Once you’ve set up your payroll in QuickBooks, you can get started paying your construction workers and set your payroll to run automatically with direct deposit. With automated tax payments and filing, QuickBooks even monitors and updates your federal, state, and local taxes so you don’t have to.**



  • Sign in to QuickBooks to confirm details like your bank account and pay date.
  • Select the employees you want to pay and enter their hours worked, or simply review and approve their timesheets.
  • Once everything’s in, preview and edit checks as needed.
  • When you’re ready, submit and run payroll.
  • You’re all set. Print paychecks or pay stubs from QuickBooks, or allow employees and contractors to view them online.
List of taxes marked as paid and automatically paid by QuickBooks Workforce.

Why use QuickBooks Workforce for your construction company?

When managing a construction company, it’s important to know where your money is going and ensure your financials are accurate. With QuickBooks, federal and state payroll taxes are calculated, filed, and deducted automatically.**

Pick the plan that’s right for you

Workforce Payroll

Pay your team and get payroll taxes done for you.
$50
$25/mo
+$6.50/employee/mo

Take care of payday
Full service payroll
We’ll calculate, file, and pay your payroll taxes for you. Set up and calculate garnishments and deductions from each paycheck.** Create and download reports for payroll history, bank transactions, contractor payments, paid time off, tax payments, and more.
Auto payroll
Run auto payroll for salaried employees on direct deposit.** Review and approve payroll before paychecks are sent and easily make compensation changes.
1099 E-File
Create and e-file unlimited 1099-MISC and 1099-NEC form with the IRS** We’ll automatically send copies to your contractors.
Expert product support
Payroll support experts available via phone and chat.** Get step-by-step help, troubleshooting assistance, tips, and resources.
Next-day direct deposit
Our second fastest money movement option, run payroll by 5:00 PM to pay your employees the next business day.**
Team management tools
Document upload and sharing
Securely upload and store employee documents within individual employee profiles.
Employee data management
Manage employee information, including profiles, team directories, and add, view, and bulk update employee data.
NEW
Employee portal
Your team can access their pay stubs and W-2s and enter their personal, direct deposit, and tax info online or in app.
Background checks via Checkr
Fast, smooth, and safe background checks starting at $29.99 per report. Integrated into applicant recruiting**
NEW
Take care of your team
Health benefits for your team
Attract & retain employees with integrated health insurance by Allstate.**
401(k) plans
Attract & retain employees with integrated QuickBooks 401(k) by Vestwell.**
Workers’ comp administration
Save money and get coverage for on-the-job injuries with a policy by NEXT.**
Take care of tracking time

Workforce Premium

All-in-one payroll, time tracking, and HR tools.
$88
$44/mo
+$10/employee/mo

Take care of payday
Full service payroll
We’ll calculate, file, and pay your payroll taxes for you. Set up and calculate garnishments and deductions from each paycheck.** Create and download reports for payroll history, bank transactions, contractor payments, paid time off, tax payments, and more.
Auto payroll
Run auto payroll for salaried employees on direct deposit.** Review and approve payroll before paychecks are sent and easily make compensation changes.
1099 E-File
Create and e-file unlimited 1099-MISC and 1099-NEC form with the IRS** We’ll automatically send copies to your contractors.
Expert product support
Payroll support experts available via phone and chat.** Get step-by-step help, troubleshooting assistance, tips, and resources.
Same-day direct deposit
Our fastest money movement option, run payroll by 7:00 am to pay your employees that same business day.**
Expert review of setup
After you set up your payroll, a QuickBooks expert will review your work to make sure everything is correct.
Team management tools
Document upload and sharing
Securely upload and store employee documents within individual employee profiles.
Advanced employee data management
Manage employee information, including profiles, team directories, and add, view, and bulk update employee data. Also includes employee history and effective dating so you can choose when changes take effect and see all past changes.
NEW
Employee portal
Your team can access their pay stubs and W-2s and enter their personal, direct deposit, and tax info online or in app.
Background checks via Checkr
Fast, smooth, and safe background checks starting at $29.99 per report. Integrated into applicant recruiting**
NEW
Company documents center
Streamline your HR paperwork by using AI-powered templates and e-signatures to create, send, and store everything from company handbooks to personalized employee documents.
NEW
Hiring & onboarding
Streamlines the new hire process, from sending offer letters to completing digital paperwork. Automated I-9 process from collection to storage to help you stay compliant.
NEW
Time off management
Customize your time off policies, monitor balances effortlessly, and approve requests with one click. Plus, time off automatically syncs with your schedules, timesheets, and embedded payroll so you can reduce manual data entry.
NEW
Automated HR workflows (5)
Automates multi-step HR processes and workflows, like promotions or offboarding, with custom approval chains. Limited to five custom configurations at any one time.
NEW
Recruiting
Manages the hiring process from job posting to offer letter with built-in applicant tracking.
NEW
Manager role
Empower managers to take action for their direct reports in Workforce, including approving requests, completing tasks, and accessing employee profiles.
NEW
HR resource center & handbook creator
Mineral, Inc. offers customized job descriptions, handbook creator, compliance alerts, and best practices on hiring, performance, and termination.**
NEW
Automated I-9
Automate compliance and streamline employment verification.
Take care of your team
Health benefits for your team
Attract & retain employees with integrated health insurance by Allstate.**
401(k) plans
Attract & retain employees with integrated QuickBooks 401(k) by Vestwell.**
Workers’ comp administration
Save money and get coverage for on-the-job injuries with a policy by NEXT.**
Benefits administration
Simplifies benefits enrollment, management, and administration for employees and HR teams. Limited availability, additional fees apply.**
NEW
Take care of tracking time
Workforce app
Allow employees to track their time from their mobile device or using a kiosk on premise at the office or shop.
Create schedules
Create schedules by jobs or shifts and share with your team.
Customize reports
Understand your data so you can predict job costs, plan for payroll, and see a clear picture to profitability.
See who’s working
Know who's working, what they're working on, and what job they're doing.

Workforce Elite

The complete workforce platform, with experts in your corner.
$134
$67/mo
+$12/employee/mo
Take care of payday
Full service payroll
We’ll calculate, file, and pay your payroll taxes for you. Set up and calculate garnishments and deductions from each paycheck.** Create and download reports for payroll history, bank transactions, contractor payments, paid time off, tax payments, and more.
Auto payroll
Run auto payroll for salaried employees on direct deposit.** Review and approve payroll before paychecks are sent and easily make compensation changes.
1099 E-File
Create and e-file unlimited 1099-MISC and 1099-NEC form with the IRS** We’ll automatically send copies to your contractors.
Expert product support
Payroll support experts available via phone and chat.** Get step-by-step help, troubleshooting assistance, tips, and resources.
Same-day direct deposit
Our fastest money movement option, run payroll by 7:00 am to pay your employees that same business day.**
Expert setup
A QuickBooks payroll expert will complete your setup, once you provide necessary information. If switching from another payroll provider, we’ll make sure data is entered correctly.
Tax penalty protection
If you receive an IRS penalty, we’ll pay all penalty fees and interest up to $25,000/year. Our Tax Resolution team will represent you and help resolve any payroll tax or filing issues with the IRS. Terms apply.**
Team management tools
Document upload and sharing
Securely upload and store employee documents within individual employee profiles.
Advanced employee data management
Manage employee information, including profiles, team directories, and add, view, and bulk update employee data. Also includes employee history and effective dating so you can choose when changes take effect and see all past changes.
NEW
Employee portal
Your team can access their pay stubs and W-2s and enter their personal, direct deposit, and tax info online or in app.
Background checks via Checkr
Fast, smooth, and safe background checks starting at $29.99 per report. Integrated into applicant recruiting**
NEW
Company documents center
Streamline your HR paperwork by using AI-powered templates and e-signatures to create, send, and store everything from company handbooks to personalized employee documents.
NEW
Hiring & onboarding
Streamlines the new hire process, from sending offer letters to completing digital paperwork. Automated I-9 process from collection to storage to help you stay compliant.
NEW
Time off management
Customize your time off policies, monitor balances effortlessly, and approve requests with one click. Plus, time off automatically syncs with your schedules, timesheets, and embedded payroll so you can reduce manual data entry.
NEW
Automated HR workflows (unlimited)
Automates multi-step HR processes and workflows, like promotions or offboarding, with custom approval chains.
NEW
Recruiting
Manages the hiring process from job posting to offer letter with built-in applicant tracking.
NEW
Manager role
Empower managers to take action for their direct reports in Workforce, including approving requests, completing tasks, and accessing employee profiles.
NEW
HR resource center & handbook creator
Mineral, Inc. offers customized job descriptions, handbook creator, compliance alerts, and best practices on hiring, performance, and termination.**
NEW
Automated I-9
Automate compliance and streamline employment verification.
Performance management
Drive employee performance by documenting and tracking goals, feedback, and reviews - and use this information to better manager your team. Send employees recognition for a job well done.
NEW
Personal HR advisor
Consult with a certified HR advisor by phone or online, powered by Mineral, Inc. **
Take care of your team
Health benefits for your team
Attract & retain employees with integrated health insurance by Allstate.**
401(k) plans
Attract & retain employees with integrated QuickBooks 401(k) by Vestwell.**
Workers’ comp administration
Save money and get coverage for on-the-job injuries with a policy by NEXT.**
Benefits administration
Simplifies benefits enrollment, management, and administration for employees and HR teams. Limited availability, additional fees apply.**
NEW
Take care of tracking time
Workforce app
Allow employees to track their time from their mobile device or using a kiosk on premise at the office or shop.
Create schedules
Create schedules by jobs or shifts and share with your team.
Customize reports
Understand your data so you can predict job costs, plan for payroll, and see a clear picture to profitability.
See who’s working
Know who's working, what they're working on, and what job they're doing.
Geofencing
Set up a geofence to remind your team to clock in and out.
Track mileage
GPS technology shows you how far your employees travel when they’re on the clock.
Project activity feed
Set deadlines that empower your team to prioritize tasks, track progress and share next steps with your team.
Project estimates vs. actuals
Compare budgeted hours to actual hours worked.

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