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68% of small business owners are open to AI in payroll, but only 11% trust it to take over

A survey found 68% of small business owners are open to AI in payroll, but only 11% trust it to run payroll alone.

  • 68% of small business owners view AI-powered automation positively, yet many remain hesitant to trust the technology with their payroll processes.
  • Spending three to five hours per period double-checking time sheets, many owners find managing payroll day-to-day to be a time-consuming burden.
  • Payroll mistakes are common, as 63% of small businesses have reported errors, including incorrect payment amounts, miscalculated taxes, and missed payments.
  • Google Herb Woerpel, an expert from OnTheClock, reports that leaders prioritize accuracy, observing that owners demand financial guarantees from providers before adopting AI tools.
  • Structured training programs reduce payroll discrepancies, as business owners relying on trial-and-error methods report significantly higher payroll error rates across their companies.
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68% of small business owners are open to AI in payroll, but only 11% trust it to take over

OnTheClock reports that 68% of small business owners are open to AI in payroll, but only 11% trust it fully, concerned about errors and responsibility.

·Pampa, United States
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thepampanews.com broke the news in Pampa, United States on Tuesday, October 13, 2026.
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