Today we're launching CertifiedPayrollPro, and I want to tell you why.
The Problem Nobody's Solving
If you're a construction contractor working on government projects, you know the pain of certified payroll. Every week, you need to fill out the WH-347 form — a federal document that certifies you've paid your workers the correct prevailing wages under the Davis-Bacon Act.
The existing options are brutal:
- Manual (Excel/paper): Error-prone, time-consuming, and one mistake can mean fines or debarment
- Legacy software (eBacon, LCPtracker): $175+/month, $995+ setup fees, requires demos and sales calls just to get started
- Managed services: $7.50+ per report, no control, still your liability
Small contractors — the ones building America's infrastructure — are stuck between expensive enterprise software and risky spreadsheets.
What We Built
CertifiedPayrollPro is certified payroll made simple:
- $0 setup fee. Sign up and start in 5 minutes.
- $49/month for the Starter plan. That's 67% less than legacy providers.
- Lydia, your AI compliance assistant. She walks you through every step, flags errors before you submit, and answers your Davis-Bacon questions in plain English.
- Import from your payroll provider. Connect ADP, Gusto, Paychex, QuickBooks, and 8 more — or import via CSV.
- WH-347 reports in one click. Perfectly formatted, every time. Plus California DIR, Illinois Transcript, and New York MPWR.
- English and Spanish. Because your workforce speaks both.
Meet Lydia
Lydia is the feature I'm most proud of. She's an AI compliance assistant built specifically for certified payroll. She knows the Davis-Bacon Act inside and out, and she's watching your data as you enter it.
Enter a wage rate below prevailing? Lydia flags it instantly. Forget to include fringe benefits? She catches it. Not sure which wage determination applies to your project? Just ask her.
No other certified payroll software has anything like this.
Why Now?
The federal government is investing billions in infrastructure through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. That means more Davis-Bacon projects, more contractors needing certified payroll, and more demand for a solution that doesn't cost a fortune.
We built CertifiedPayrollPro because contractors deserve better tools. Not enterprise software designed for Fortune 500 companies. Not managed services that take away your control. A tool that respects your time, your budget, and your expertise.
Try It Free
We're offering a 14-day free trial with 3 free reports. No credit card required to start.
If you're one of our first 10 customers, you can join our Founder's Circle — 2 months completely free on our Pro plan, plus lifetime 20% off pricing.
Kyle Caldwell is the founder of CertifiedPayrollPro. He built the product after years of watching contractors struggle with certified payroll compliance.
