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Predictable pricing for household employers. No hidden accountant fees.

One plan. Every feature. No hidden fees. Run your domestic employee payroll for a flat monthly rate—so you can get Friday nights back while keeping audit-proof records. Whether you are comparing nanny payroll cost in Canada or need year-end T4s ready to file, Full Access is the whole product—at a fraction of what traditional full-service tax agencies charge.

Full Access

One plan. Every feature.

Single-tier pricing. Unlimited employees.

$19

Save $60/yr

CAD / month (effective)

Billed as $228 CAD per year.

✓ No Setup Fees ✓ No Year-End Filing Fees ✓ 100% CRA Compliant

Everything Included

CRA Remittance Calculations

Accurate CPP, EI, and income tax calculations with exact remittance amounts.

Exact Net Pay

Know precisely what to pay your caregiver after all deductions.

Record of Employment (ROE)

Upload-ready .BLK files for Service Canada. Skip the manual data entry when your nanny's or caregiver's contract ends.

T4 and T4 Summary

Generated automatically for you to submit to the CRA. Zero hidden year-end processing fees.

T778 Tax Report

Child Care Expense Deduction ready.

Mobile Payroll App

Full apps for you and your domestic employee.

Legal Foundations

Built-in employment contract generator and CRA TD1 tax wizard.

Household Shift Scheduling

Track caregiver hours, overtime, sick pay, and vacation accruals automatically in the app.

Automated Paystubs

Each pay period, your domestic employee will receive a provincially-compliant paystub in their app for download.

Expense Claim Reimbursements

Your domestic employee can enter expenses and scan a receipt for reimbursement during payroll.

Create your account, then continue to secure Stripe checkout. A credit card is required. No charges for 30 days, cancel anytime. After your trial: $24/mo or $228/yr CAD.

Pricing & product FAQ

Short answers for households researching nanny payroll cost in Canada, T778 reporting, and what Full Access includes.

How much does it cost to set up payroll for a nanny or caregiver?

RoostPay is a flat $24/month (or $228/year) with no setup fees when billing begins. Every new account includes a free 30-day trial with no charges for 30 days. To estimate wages, CPP, EI, and your overall nanny budget, use our free Canadian nanny tax calculator .

How do I join RoostPay?

Create your account and start a free 30-day trial. You will add a credit card at Stripe checkout. No charges for 30 days, and you can cancel anytime. There is one plan: everything is included. Use the billing toggle to compare monthly and annual pricing.

Does RoostPay support provincial Employment Standards Act (ESA) rules?

Yes. Stat holiday, overtime, and pay-period logic are built for Canadian provinces and territories, not US defaults. It is all part of Full Access, so your household file stays consistent as rules change.

Can I switch between monthly and annual billing later?

Yes. Use the billing toggle on this page to compare monthly and annual pricing. You stay on the same Full Access plan with every feature either way.

How do I switch my household payroll provider mid-year?

Switching to RoostPay is seamless. Our onboarding flow allows you to input your year-to-date CPP, EI, and tax remittances so your employee's records stay perfectly aligned for tax season.

Can I use RoostPay for an au pair, senior caregiver, or house manager?

Yes. RoostPay is built for all Canadian domestic employers. Our software handles the specific tax and compliance rules for in-home senior care, au pairs, house managers, au pairs, and personal care assistants.

How does RoostPay handle Records of Employment (ROE)?

RoostPay generates compliant ROE files in .BLK format. When a contract ends, you simply upload the file we provide directly to Service Canada—no manual box-filling required.

Are there extra fees for generating T4s or ROEs for household employees?

No. Unlike traditional agencies, RoostPay includes T4 and T4 Summary generation in your flat monthly subscription. You submit them to the CRA. Compliant Record of Employment (ROE) .BLK files are included too.