Best Payroll Software for Nannies & Household Staff.
Finally, a payroll platform built for families, home employers, and private household managers.
Paying a nanny, cleaner, caregiver, chef, driver, or personal assistant isn’t the same as running payroll for a business. Families must follow tax rules, keep accurate records, and pay staff correctly, without getting overwhelmed by paperwork. FRIDAY makes household payroll simple by automating tax calculations, payments, and documents so you can focus on your home, not compliance.
Whether you employ one nanny or manage a full household team, FRIDAY handles payroll quickly and accurately.
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Product overview
Pay your household staff in minutes
Easy, Legal Payroll for Nannies and Private Employees
FRIDAY helps families pay household staff legally and on time, no spreadsheets, no confusion. Pay hourly or salaried employees, part-time workers, and caregivers in just a few clicks. FRIDAY automates tax filings, direct deposit, and year-end forms so you stay compliant without extra effort.
Perfect for: Families with nannies, caregivers, cleaners, household managers, part-time helpers, and private staff.
- 4.9
- Rated by small business owners
Track hours for nannies and home staff
Simple, Accurate Time Tracking for Families
Whether your nanny works variable hours or your household staff has rotating shifts, FRIDAY keeps time tracking easy. Employees can clock in from their phone, and all hours sync directly to payroll.
Key Features:
- Clock in/out from mobile or desktop
- Automatic overtime and break calculations
- Approval flows for families and household managers
- Optional GPS tagging for caregivers working off-site
- 4.9
- Rated by small business owners
Manage PTO for private household employees
Easy PTO Tracking for Families and Home Staff
Nannies and caregivers often earn vacation, sick leave, or holiday pay. FRIDAY makes it simple to manage time-off requests and track balances automatically.
PTO Benefits:
- Self-service requests for staff
- Real-time visibility for families
- Custom leave policies for full-time or part-time roles
- Clear, automated tracking
- 4.9
- Rated by small business owners
Keep your home staff aligned
Built-In Messaging for Busy Families
Share schedules, reminders, and updates with your household team inside FRIDAY. No need to switch apps, everything stays organized in one place.
Communication Features:
- Announcements for schedule changes
- One-on-one or team messaging
- Voice notes for quick updates
- Real-time notifications
- 4.9
- Rated by small business owners
Turn any tablet into a household clock-in station
Secure, Simple Clock-Ins for Home Staff
If your household employs multiple staff members, FRIDAY’s kiosk feature allows everyone to clock in using a shared device with a PIN or facial recognition.
Smart Features:
- Works on any tablet
- PIN or facial recognition
- Ideal for in-home staff or estate workers
- English and Spanish support
- 4.9
- Rated by small business owners
Run payroll while managing your home
Payroll in Your Pocket for Families
Whether you’re at work, traveling, or running errands, FRIDAY gives you full control from your phone. Review hours, run payroll, and approve time off anytime.
Mobile Capabilities:
- Run payroll on the go
- Approve hours and PTO
- Employee access to pay history
- Real-time alerts
- 4.9
- Rated by small business owners
Connect payroll with your accounting and budgeting tools
No More Manual Entry or Tax Stress
FRIDAY integrates with popular accounting platforms and banking tools to simplify your household payroll process.
Popular Integrations:
- QuickBooks Online & Desktop
- Banking tools
- Budgeting and expense platforms
- HRIS tools for estate managers
- 4.9
- Rated by small business owners
Everything you need to
manage your household payroll is a click away
Start your 14-day free trial today. Thank yourself later.
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Security standards that
protect your family’s data
FRIDAY is your 100% secure environment for managing contractor payroll. We regularly undergo third-party audits and maintain strict infrastructure protections to keep your payment and tax data safe.
- All data encrypted in transit and at rest
- Scalable, secure infrastructure
- Continuous system health checks
- Web Application Firewall (WAF) checks and filters
Get Expert Payroll Without the Enterprise Price Tag
Join families and household employers who trust FRIDAY to simplify nanny and household payroll. Start with a 14-day free trial, get guided onboarding, and enjoy simple payroll with no hidden fees.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does FRIDAY help families pay nannies legally?
FRIDAY automates tax calculations, filings, and pay runs so families stay compliant without doing the paperwork themselves.
Can FRIDAY handle part-time or variable nanny schedules?
Yes. FRIDAY supports hourly, part-time, and flexible schedules with accurate time tracking and automatic calculations.
Do household staff need special devices to clock in?
No. Staff can clock in from their phone, or you can use a shared tablet kiosk at home.
Can I pay caregivers and domestic employees at the same time?
Yes. FRIDAY supports multiple roles, pay rates, and schedules in one simple payroll system.
How fast can a family start using FRIDAY?
Most household employers run their first payroll within a few days using FRIDAY’s free onboarding and 14-day trial.
Choose FRIDAY
Choosing the right payroll software helps families stay organized, compliant, and stress-free. FRIDAY makes payroll simple so you can focus on your home, your routines, and your peace of mind.