Best Payroll Software for Lawn Care Businesses.
Finally, a payroll platform built for lawn care crews, mowing teams, and small outdoor service businesses.
Running a lawn care company means managing crews across multiple job sites, early start times, seasonal workers, and shifting schedules. FRIDAY makes payroll easy. Pay your teams quickly, track hours in real time, and stay compliant without the paperwork. From direct deposit to automated tax filing, FRIDAY gives lawn care business owners a simple way to stay organized and keep crews paid accurately.
- 14-Day free trial
- Extremely Simple
- 5 Star reviews
Thank God it’s FRIDAY
Everything you need. Nothing you don’t.
Open it. Pay them. Close it.
Hours come in from timesheets. Review the run, pick a pay date and approve. Taxes, W-2s and 1099s are filed for you.
- Employees and contractors in one run
- Funds can land as soon as today
- Pay stubs, checks and journal reports in a few clicks
14 day free trial. No contracts. Cancel anytime.
Timesheets and payroll, already connected.
Your team clocks in from their phone, a computer or a kiosk. You see who’s working right now, and every hour lands in payroll, ready to run.
- Clock in by phone, computer or kiosk
- Hours by customer and project
- Location, IP and photo on every punch
14 day free trial. No contracts. Cancel anytime.
Requested, approved, on the calendar.
Your team sees their balance before they ask. You approve in one tap, and it lands on the team calendar.
- Vacation, sick and custom policies
- Balances checked before anyone submits
- Approvals and the team calendar in one place
14 day free trial. No contracts. Cancel anytime.
Talk to your team where they clock in.
Send a text, a voice note or a photo to one person or a whole group. Your team reacts and replies from the same app. Birthday reminders are built in too.
- Text, voice notes and photos
- Groups and direct messages, with reactions
- Birthday reminders with one tap wishes
14 day free trial. No contracts. Cancel anytime.
New hire? Done by Friday.
Add their details and pay rate, and send the invite. Your new hire fills in their own W-4 and bank details. Every profile, document and pay change lives in one place.
- Invite employees and contractors in minutes
- They complete their own onboarding
- W-4s, bank accounts and pay history on every profile
14 day free trial. No contracts. Cancel anytime.
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- Workers' comp, general liability, BOP, cyber and more
- No paperwork to fill out
- Premiums follow your real payroll
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Any Android tablet is a time clock.
Your team clocks in with a face scan or a PIN, and every shift starts with a hello. No hardware to buy.
- Face scan or PIN sign in
- No time clock hardware
- Available on Google Play
Free download for any Android tablet.
Their whole workday, on their phone.
Your team clocks in, takes breaks and switches jobs from their phone. Their pay history, time off and team chat are right there too.
- Clock in, breaks and job switching
- Payroll and time tracking history, plus pay stubs
- Request time off and message the team
- Pay stubs in their pocket
Free download for every employee.
The books stay clean.
Every payroll posts to QuickBooks Online or Desktop. Nobody types anything twice. 401(k) and workers’ comp run off the same payroll.
- QuickBooks Online and Desktop
- Human Interest 401(k) and SmartPay
- Partner API, webhooks and MCP server
14 day free trial. No contracts. Cancel anytime.
Friday keeps you compliant.
Federal and state filings, W-2s and 1099s are made for you. Missing SSNs and overtime rules get flagged before payday. Hiring in a new state? Have Friday do it for $275.
- Federal and state filings, W-2s and 1099s
- SSN checks and overtime rules built in
- New state setup? Have Friday do it for $275
14 day free trial. No contracts. Cancel anytime.
Everything you need to
manage your payroll is a click away
Start your 14-day free trial today. Thank yourself later.
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Security standards that
protect your company’s data
FRIDAY provides a secure, reliable environment to manage payroll, even when dealing with remote crews and seasonal workers. We use strong encryption, routine audits, and continuous monitoring to protect sensitive pay and tax data.
- 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 lawn care companies and mowing businesses that trust FRIDAY to simplify payroll. Enjoy a free 14-day trial, guided onboarding, and transparent pricing with no contracts or hidden charges.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does FRIDAY help lawn care businesses with payroll?
FRIDAY automates payments, tracks hours from multiple job sites, and handles taxes so lawn care owners can pay their teams quickly and accurately.
Can FRIDAY manage seasonal lawn care workers?
Yes. FRIDAY supports both seasonal and year-round staff, including hourly workers and contractors.
Does FRIDAY support GPS-based time tracking for mowing crews?
Absolutely. Employees can clock in from the field with location tagging for accurate shift verification.
Can I run payroll while working onsite?
Yes. With FRIDAY’s mobile app, you can process payroll, approve hours, and manage team info from anywhere.
How fast can I get started?
Most lawn care businesses can run their first payroll in just a few days. FRIDAY includes guided setup and a free 14-day trial.
Choose FRIDAY
Choosing the right payroll software helps lawn care businesses stay organized, reduce admin time, and pay crews accurately throughout the season. FRIDAY delivers simple payroll, strong compliance, and helpful support, all built for small service teams.