Pricing · checked Oct 27, 2026
TriNet pricing: cost per employee, fees and contract
TriNet doesn't publish pricing. Third-party sources put it at about $80–$150/employee/mo.
What TriNet charges
Pricing model: Flat PEPM (unpublished). Estimate
Costs beyond the admin fee
- TriNet's own FAQ uses $150 PEPM as an illustration, not a quote
Annual admin fee by team size
| Employees | Monthly | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | $400–$750 | $4,800–$9,000 |
| 10 | $800–$1,500 | $9,600–$18,000 |
| 25 | $2,000–$3,750 | $24,000–$45,000 |
| 50 | $4,000–$7,500 | $48,000–$90,000 |
Run your own numbers
Monthly admin fee$1,200–$2,250$80–$150 × 15 employees
First-year admin fee$14,400–$27,000Flat per-employee pricing
If priced at 2–12% of payroll$16,500–$99,000On $825,000 annual payroll
Ranges: $40–$160 PEPM or 2–12% of payroll per Fit Small Business; PEO-specific figures are third-party estimates.
Contract and minimums
Contract: Annual. Minimum: Not published.
Lower-priced certified PEOs
- Justworks: $79–$124/employee/mo
- ADP TotalSource: ~$70–$200/employee/mo
- ExtensisHR: ~$40–$200/employee/mo
- Engage PEO: ~$40–$160/employee/mo
TriNet pricing questions
How much does TriNet cost?
TriNet doesn't publish pricing. Third-party sources put it at about $80–$150/employee/mo. PEO admin fees exclude health premiums, workers' comp and state unemployment tax, which are quoted for your workforce.
Does TriNet have a minimum number of employees?
TriNet doesn't publish a minimum.
How long is a TriNet contract?
Annual.