Payroll Software for Contractors
Wojo’s contractor payroll software handles variable gigs, mixed classifications, and project-based pay – so your contractors get paid accurately, every time, without the admin nightmare.
CFMEU, ETU, CEPU and beyond, Wojo speaks your contractor agreements fluently. From casuals and labour-hire to fixed-term projects and EBAs, our engine reads the conditions and delivers clean, consistent pay on every job.
One smart engine. Endless contractor possibilities.
Contractor payroll software calculates loadings, allowances, overtime, travel, and gap fees based on real project conditions like site, duration, role, and hours worked. Whether crews are on short gigs, long rotations, or mixed rosters, Wojo tracks the rules and applies them right, every time.
The benefits of contractor payroll software:
- Fewer payroll errors and underpayment risks
- Hours saved every pay cycle on manual contractor checks
- Clearer visibility into project labour costs across jobs
- Consistent rules applied across sites, clients, and contractors
- Stronger trust from contractors with spot-on, timely pay
What is contractor payroll software?
Our contractor payroll software is a smart engine that reads labour-hire agreements, project contracts, and industrial conditions, turning variable pay rules into simple, automated calculations – no more relying on chaotic spreadsheets or guesswork.
With the power to decode everything from casual loadings and project allowances to minimum engagements, gap payments, and travel reimbursements, Wojo’s payroll management system turns timesheets into accurate contractor earnings without endless manual lookups or disputes.
Contractor pay to match your operations.
Different contractor setups mean different headaches – labour-hire with CFMEU rates and travel, project crews with fixed allowances, industrial services with overtime caps and site conditions.
When your systems can’t keep up, small slip-ups turn into big disputes fast.
Wojo fixes that. Our payroll software for contractors is built to handle your specific gigs and conditions, delivering accurate pay across every project – all in one connected platform that includes:
- Labour-hire: Employment levels, gap fees, travel allowances, and RDO equivalents
- Project crews: Fixed-term loadings, minimum engagements, and completion bonuses
- Industrial services: Shift premiums, tool allowances, and overtime thresholds
- Site-based contractors: Location penalties, site inductions, and daily allowances
Everything connects, resulting in less admin for you, fewer errors, and total control over contractor spend. Your team enters data once, Wojo applies the right rules every time.
Integrate with your
favourite accounting software.
With integrations to MYOB, Quickbooks, Freshbooks, Zohobooks, Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, Oracle Netsuite, Reckon, MSG, Pronto XI, and Xero accounting software, you can automate your process all the way from timesheet to payday.
Connect contractor pay directly to how you work.
What does contractor payroll software do? Wojo takes contractor hours, roles, project details, and conditions, then applies the exact agreement or award rules to deliver correct pay for every job. Plug your contractor logic into your payroll management system so rosters, timesheets, and payroll all sync perfectly.
Set your classifications, project types, and agreements once, then watch the system flow those rules through every timesheet and invoice.
Factors like engagement length, site-specific allowances, public holiday loadings, and travel claims all get handled automatically, delivering clean, payroll compliance software-ready data for every run – no more chasing discrepancies or fixing overpayments.
Stay compliant without slowing down.
Contractor rules and agreements shift fast. Your business moves faster. Wojo keeps pace with Australian conditions, so your pay never falls behind. When paired with award interpretation software, you’re not just processing contractor pay – you’re protecting against disputes, ATO audits, and costly claims.
Contractor payroll software Australia: Just one piece of the Wojo ecosystem.
Our contractor payroll software is just one gear in the machine. With Wojo, it sits alongside timesheets, scheduling, HR, safety, and core payroll as part of one connected platform. Your admins enter data once. Wojo carries it everywhere – slashing admin, killing double-handling, and keeping contractors and clients happy.
Fast setup. Real humans. Long-term value.
From day one, you get expert support to map your contractor agreements, project rules, and pay structures into Wojo properly. As gigs change or your roster grows, your setup evolves with you – staying accurate without starting over.
FAQs.
What is contractor payroll software?
Contractor payroll software is a tool that handles pay for labour-hire, project-based, and independent contractors, applying variable rules like loadings, allowances, and minimums automatically. Instead of manual tracking across jobs, the system calculates the right amounts based on hours, sites, and agreements worked.
What does contractor payroll software do day to day?
Day to day, it reads timesheets and project data, applies your contractor agreements or awards, and outputs correct earnings for payroll. It factors in engagement types, site conditions, travel, overtime thresholds, and entitlements so your team skips the manual cross-checks.
What are the benefits of contractor payroll software?
Main benefits include fewer payment errors, cut admin time, tighter compliance, and real visibility on project costs. It also cuts risks of disputes and overpayments by applying rules consistently across every contractor, client, and job site.
Is Wojo’s contractor payroll software only for large operations?
Not at all. Wojo works for growing labour-hire firms as well as bigger, multi-client outfits. If variable contractors, projects, or complex conditions are your world, dedicated contractor payroll software makes a massive difference – whatever your scale.
How does this connect with payroll and compliance?
Wojo’s contractor engine feeds straight into payroll, so no rekeying or recalcs. Paired with your payroll management system and payroll compliance software, it creates a seamless flow from job start to final payment.
Is contractor payroll software suitable for construction and industrial work?
Yes – it’s built for it. Especially when paired with payroll software for construction, Wojo handles site-based contractors, mixed awards, and project variables perfectly, keeping pay aligned even as jobs shift.
Choose Wojo for better payrolling.
If variable gigs, mixed rosters, and payment disputes are grinding you down, it’s time for an upgrade.
Reach out to the Wojo team and see how our payroll software for contractors can plug into your workflows, simplify compliance, and give you total confidence across every pay run.