Payroll & HR Software — Kenya

Kenya's Most Complete Payroll System — Run Payroll in Minutes

Automatic PAYE, NSSF, SHIF, Housing Levy. Attendance to Payroll. HR from Recruitment to Payslips. One system. One-time licence.

  • Trusted by 500+ Kenyan businesses
  • KRA Compliant

Everything you need in one payroll software Kenya system

Pick a module to see what it does.

    All Kenyan statutory returns:
  • PAYE
  • NSSF
  • SHIF
  • Housing Levy
  • HELB
  • NITA

Run payroll software Kenya in minutes

Earnings, deductions and statutory contributions are calculated for you, so you stop working from spreadsheets.

  • Employee Master
  • Quick Master
  • Casual Rates
  • Net to Gross
  • Gross to Net
  • Range Posting
  • Pensions
  • Tax Reliefs
  • Project Postings
  • Termination Dues
  • Arrears
  • Payments
  • Close Month
  • Weekly Status
  • Reminders
  • Backups

Every payment, every payslip, every bank — one click

Print or email payslips and pay by bank, cheque or cash. Integrated seamlessly with your payroll software Kenya module.

  • Company Payroll
  • Payroll Totals (Permanent, Casual, Weekly)
  • Single Payslips
  • Email Payslips
  • Two, Three or Four per page
  • Weekly Payslips
  • Bank Payments
  • Bank Transfers
  • Cheque Payments
  • Cash Payments
  • Cash Breakdown
  • Net Pay

Data that tells you what's really happening

Spot variances, track loans and benefits, and answer management's questions fast.

  • Earnings / Deductions
  • Loans / Savings
  • Benefits
  • Custom Reports
  • Journals
  • Increments
  • Annual Totals
  • Variance Report
  • Special Reports
  • Annual Reports
  • Master Data
  • Employee Banks
  • Earnings Setup
  • Setup Listings
  • Employee Timesheets
  • Timesheet Reports
  • Extra Disbursements

Every KRA return — generated automatically

Returns and certificates come straight from the payroll you have already run.

  • P10 Export
  • PAYE Reports
  • PAYE Breakdown
  • Annual PAYE
  • P9A Certificate
  • P10D Quarterly
  • P10 Certificate
  • P9A Benefits
  • NSSF Report
  • NSSF Statements
  • Annual NSSF
  • Pension Report
  • Annual Pension
  • SHA Report
  • SHA Annual
  • HELB Reports
  • NITA Report
  • NEA Report

Manage your entire employee lifecycle

From the first applicant to the final offboarding, HR records live beside your payroll. See HR software

  • HR Master
  • Personal & Employment
  • Contract Management
  • Leave Postings (Employee, Monthly)
  • Leave Tracking
  • Disciplinary Records
  • Suggestions
  • Commendations
  • Applicants
  • Vacancies
  • Selections
  • Onboarding
  • Offboarding
  • Documents
  • Tasks
  • Message Sending

Grow your people, track their progress

Run structured appraisals and keep training and education records on each employee file.

  • Period BSC Appraisals
  • Employee BSC Appraisals
  • Balanced Scorecards
  • BSC Appraisal Scheduling
  • BSC Questionnaires
  • Employee Goals & Reviews
  • Work Assignments
  • Training Records
  • Education Records

Every HR report — one click away

Leave, performance and administration reports without digging through files.

  • Leave Summary
  • Scheduled Leave
  • Leave Postings
  • Leave Approvals
  • Staff Leave Record
  • Projected Leave Days
  • Leave Forms
  • Balanced Scorecard
  • Goals-Based
  • Work-Based
  • Assignments
  • Incidents
  • Assets
  • Suggestions
  • Offboarding
  • Training
  • Onboarding

Built to fit your business — down to the last tax rate

Set up departments, pay grades, tax rates and who can see what.

  • System Preferences
  • Departments
  • Leave Setup
  • Terminal Benefits
  • Earnings & Deductions
  • Banks
  • Pay Points
  • Pay Grades
  • Weekly Payments
  • Tax Rates
  • Taxable Benefits
  • Pension Providers
  • Users
  • Permissions
  • Compact Database
  • Backup Data
  • Data Tools
Wagemaster payroll software Kenya dashboard

Why Kenyan businesses choose Wagemaster

  • One-time licence

    No annual renewals.

  • Fully integrated

    Payroll, HR, time and ESS in one system.

  • KRA compliant

    Every return automated.

  • ZKTeco integration

    Attendance flows into payroll.

  • Local data

    Stays on your own server or PCs.

  • Nairobi support

    Real people, real time.

Get started in 3 steps

  1. Import employee data

    From Excel or your existing system.

  2. Set up deductions

    Statutory rates are pre-configured.

  3. Run payroll

    Click once. Done in minutes.

Built for every Kenyan industry

Manufacturing
Permanent, casual and weekly staff in one run.
Hotels & Hospitality
Casual rates and shift attendance, no month-end scramble.
Schools & Education
Teaching and support staff contracts, leave and payslips.
NGOs
Project postings and the reports donors expect.
Security Companies
Guards paid by pay point, with weekly payments.
Retail
Branch teams, attendance and leave in order.

Trusted by Kenyan businesses

"Wagemaster has streamlined our salary process and given our HR team more time to focus on employees."
Rupen Shah, CEO, Victoria Courts
Rupen ShahCEO, Victoria Courts
"Everything is automated and reports are just a click away. The system has made payroll management much easier."
Daniel Bischof, CEO, Bdelo Limited
Daniel BischofCEO, Bdelo Limited
"Wagemaster has helped us achieve timely payroll processing while making attendance management easier."
Hawas Matta, MD, Mama Ashanti Restaurant
Hawas MattaMD, Mama Ashanti Restaurant

Wagemaster vs. subscription software

Over five years for a 100-employee business, you keep the difference.

Wagemaster compared with subscription payroll software
 WagemasterSubscription software
ModelOne-timeMonthly subscription
Cost (100 employees, 5 years)KSh 69,600KSh 240,000+
Own the softwareYesNo
Data ownershipYoursVendor's servers
Annual renewalNoneRequired
Internet requiredNoYes
Local supportKenya-basedOften remote

Subscription figure is an estimate based on typical monthly subscription pricing for a 100-employee business.

Frequently asked questions

What payroll features does Wagemaster include?

Employee master, gross to net and net to gross, pensions, tax reliefs, arrears, termination dues, payslips, bank, cheque and cash payments, payroll analysis, and all Kenyan statutory reports including P9A, P10, PAYE, NSSF, SHA, HELB and NITA.

Does it handle casual workers?

Yes. Casual rates, casual payroll totals and weekly payslips are built in.

Can it import attendance from ZKTeco biometric machines?

Yes. Wagemaster integrates with ZKTeco biometric devices, so attendance flows into payroll without re-typing hours. Learn more.

Does it handle SHIF and the Housing Levy?

Yes. PAYE, NSSF, SHIF and the Housing Levy are calculated automatically, with matching statutory reports.

How does it handle multiple companies?

Tell us how many companies or branches you run when you book your demo and we will show you how Wagemaster is set up for your structure.

Is there a free trial?

We offer a free 30-minute demo where you see Wagemaster working on realistic payroll scenarios. Book a demo or call +254 722 718 373 to discuss evaluation options.

What's included in the licence?

A one-time licence with no annual renewal, covering payroll, HR, time and attendance, and employee self-service. See the pricing page for the breakdown by number of employees.

How long does installation take?

Wagemaster is installed on your own server or PCs with help from our Nairobi-based team. We confirm the timeline for your set-up in your written quotation.

Ready to run payroll in minutes?

Book a free 30-minute demo, or get a written quotation within 24 hours.

We reply within 24 hours.