ADP Payroll Costs Down 20% With Price Increases Capped for 3 Years
The Problem:
Fusion Chiropractor Spa runs payroll for 45 employees across six South Florida locations through ADP, at nearly $40,000 a year. ADP prices payroll by custom quote, so there was no published rate to compare against. When the practice asked about pricing, they were told the rate they had was the rate, and with no benchmark, they accepted it.
What We Discovered:
The rate Fusion was told was final had room in it. We reviewed the ADP bill against prior negotiated accounts and went to ADP directly. The practice kept the same provider and the same plan. Nothing changed for their staff except the price.
The Results:
- Annual payroll spend reduced by 20%, from nearly $40,000 to about $32,000
- $22,751 saved over the 3-year term ($8,010 in year 1)
- Annual price increases capped for 3 years: 0% in year 1, 1% in year 2, 2% in year 3
- Same provider and same plan, with no disruption to payroll
How the $22,751 adds up, compared with the old rate:
| Contract year | Price increase | Saved vs. old rate |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 0% | $8,010 |
| Year 2 | 1% | $7,692 |
| Year 3 | 2% | $7,049 |
| Total | $22,751 |
The Lesson:
Payroll is one of the hardest bills to benchmark. ADP and most payroll providers price by custom quote, so when a rep says the rate is the best they can do, most owners have no way to check. Busy multi-location practices rarely have time to push back, and vendors count on that. A review with a price lock lowers the cost now and keeps it from creeping up at every renewal.
Watch it here: Fusion Chiropractor Spa’s video testimonial
— Kent Bernaduci, Director, Fusion Chiropractor Spa
Frequently asked questions
Can ADP payroll pricing be negotiated?
Yes. ADP prices payroll by custom quote, so there’s room to negotiate.
Do I have to switch payroll providers?
No. We negotiate with the provider you already use, so payroll, employee records, and logins stay the same.
How much does CostFixers charge?
Nothing upfront. Our fee is 40% of what we save you, so you keep 60%. We only get paid if you save.
Related: how we negotiate payroll costs · How Much Does ADP Payroll Cost?
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