Payroll processing for
Jamaican businesses
Stop doing payroll by spreadsheet. Payroll Jamaica automates every step of Jamaica payroll processing — from salary calculation to PAYE filing — in under 10 minutes per run.
How payroll processing works in Jamaica
Six steps from hours to payslips — all automated, all compliant with Jamaica's tax law.
Enter or import employee hours
Input hours worked, overtime, bonuses, and allowances. Or import a spreadsheet from your timesheet system. Takes under 2 minutes for most payrolls.
Payroll Jamaica calculates everything
PAYE at the correct current rates. NIS at 3%. NHT at 2%. Education Tax at 2.25% employee + 3.5% employer. Every statutory deduction — correct, every time.
Review and approve
Check a summary of net pay, total deductions, and employer contributions before committing. One-click approval or edit individual lines.
Payslips sent automatically
Employees receive their payslips by email on payday. No printing, no distribution. All payslips stored securely — employees can view history anytime.
Statutory reports generated
Monthly PAYE schedule (TD4), NIS Schedule 7, NHT, and Education Tax reports generated automatically. Ready for TAJ Online filing — no manual data entry.
Bank file ready
Download a bank transfer file for your Jamaican bank. Bulk salary payments in one upload — NCB, Scotiabank, CIBC FirstCaribbean, Sagicor, and more.
Every Jamaica pay cycle supported
Monthly, fortnightly, weekly, or off-cycle — process any pay schedule Jamaica businesses use.
Monthly payroll processing
Most commonJamaica's most common pay cycle. Payroll Jamaica handles salaried staff paid monthly with automatic PAYE and statutory calculations.
Fortnightly payroll processing
Retail & hospitalityEvery two weeks. Common for hourly workers, retail, and hospitality staff. Correct PAYE annualisation for bi-weekly pay cycles.
Weekly payroll processing
Construction & labourWeekly pay for daily-rated workers, construction labour, and piece workers. Handle variable hours and overtime with Jamaica's overtime rules.
Off-cycle payroll processing
Bonuses & final payProcess bonuses, commissions, termination pay, or ad-hoc payments outside your normal cycle. Correct PAYE for lump-sum payments.
Full Jamaica statutory compliance
Every payroll run is processed against Jamaica's current tax rates and statutory requirements. No manual rate updates — ever.
PAYE at 25% on income above the annual threshold (J$1,902,360)
NIS at 3% employee, 3% employer — up to the applicable ceiling
NHT at 2% employee, 3% employer — applies to all employees
Education Tax at 2.25% employee, 3.5% employer
Monthly TAJ reporting: P45 year-to-date, TD4 deduction schedule
Annual TD4 certificates for all employees by March 31
NIS Schedule 7 filed monthly to NIS directly
Accurate calculation of NHT one-time payments and refunds
Payroll processing that Jamaican businesses trust
< 10 min
Average payroll run time
285+
Jamaica payroll guides published
March 31
TD4 deadline — always hit with auto-reminders
Jamaica payroll processing FAQ
What does payroll processing in Jamaica involve?
Jamaican payroll processing involves calculating gross pay, deducting statutory contributions (PAYE income tax, NIS, NHT, Education Tax), calculating employer contributions, generating payslips, and submitting monthly reports to TAJ, NIS, and NHT. Payroll Jamaica automates all of these steps.
How long does payroll processing take with Payroll Jamaica?
Most businesses complete their payroll run in under 10 minutes. You enter or import hours/salaries, review the calculated deductions, approve, and download reports. The system handles all calculations automatically.
Can I process payroll for both salaried and hourly staff?
Yes. Payroll Jamaica handles salaried (fixed monthly pay), hourly (variable hours × rate), daily-rated, and piece-rate workers in the same payroll. Each employment type gets the correct PAYE treatment.
What happens if I process payroll late in Jamaica?
Late PAYE remittances attract a 10% penalty plus interest from TAJ. Late NIS filings have their own penalty schedule. Payroll Jamaica sends reminders before statutory deadlines to keep your business compliant.
Can Payroll Jamaica handle payroll for multiple locations across Jamaica?
Yes. One account covers all your locations — Kingston offices, Montego Bay branches, rural operations. All employees process in one payroll run regardless of where they work.
Do you support outsourced payroll processing in Jamaica?
Payroll Jamaica is designed for self-service processing — you run payroll yourself, saving the fees of a payroll bureau. Many accountants and bookkeepers also use Payroll Jamaica to process payroll for their clients.
Process your Jamaica payroll the right way
Join Jamaican businesses that have replaced spreadsheets with Payroll Jamaica. Set up today and run your first payroll in under an hour.