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Best PEO Companies in Ohio

Ohio note: Ohio runs a monopolistic state workers' compensation fund (Ohio BWC). PEOs cannot bundle workers' comp through a private master policy here, which changes how cover and pricing work. Check how each provider handles Ohio BWC.

Showing 11 of 11 providers in Ohio

Justworks logo

Justworks

New York, NY · est. 2012
Software-led PEOCPEOESAC

Transparent flat-fee PEO for SMBs, startups and remote teams.

4.5
Very Good
National
4.3
Very Good
Local
  • Ohio coverage: Full
  • Transparency: Very Good · PEPM
  • Best for: Small teams that want published, predictable pricing.
$59-$99 /ee/mo
Published PEPM, steps down after 50 employees
No state expansion fee
60+ requests this month
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Pricing & Transparency▾
Pricing Model
PEPM
Headline
$59-$99 /ee/mo — Published PEPM, steps down after 50 employees
Admin Fee (Basic)
$59 /ee/mo (Payroll)
Admin Fee (with benefits)
$99 /ee/mo (PEO with benefits)
Setup Fee
$0
Min. Employees
1-2
Early Termination
$0 (month to month)
Benefits Markup
Disclosed; none on master medical
Transparency
Very Good
State Coverage▾
Ohio coverage
Full
State Expansion Fee
None
Home Base
New York, NY
Certifications▾
IRS-Certified PEO (CPEO)
Yes
ESAC Accredited
Yes
NAPEO Member
Yes
Benefits & Services▾
  • Payroll & Tax Filing
  • Health Benefits (Master Plan)
  • Workers' Comp
  • 401(k) Administration
  • ACA Reporting
  • HRIS Platform
  • EPLI
  • Dedicated Support
Platform & Support▾
Software Tier
Enterprise
Dedicated Support
Yes
Min. Commitment
None
Rippling PEO logo

Rippling PEO

San Francisco, CA · est. 2016
Software-led PEONo CPEO

Best-in-class software unifying HR, IT and payroll, with a PEO on/off toggle.

4.1
Good
National
4.3
Very Good
Local
  • Ohio coverage: Full
  • Transparency: Good · PEPM
  • Best for: Tech-forward teams that want to switch the PEO off later and keep the platform.
From $8 /user/mo + modules
Modular; ~$25-$50 all-in before IT modules
No state expansion fee
50+ requests this month
Pricing & Transparency▾
Pricing Model
PEPM
Headline
From $8 /user/mo + modules — Modular; ~$25-$50 all-in before IT modules
Setup Fee
Quote
Min. Employees
5
Early Termination
None (monthly available)
Transparency
Good
State Coverage▾
Ohio coverage
Full
State Expansion Fee
None
Home Base
San Francisco, CA
Certifications▾
IRS-Certified PEO (CPEO)
Not certified
ESAC Accredited
Not accredited
NAPEO Member
No
Benefits & Services▾
  • Payroll & Tax Filing
  • Health Benefits (Master Plan)
  • Workers' Comp
  • 401(k) Administration
  • ACA Reporting
  • HRIS Platform
  • EPLI
  • Dedicated Support
Platform & Support▾
Software Tier
Enterprise
Dedicated Support
Yes
Min. Commitment
None
TriNet logo

TriNet

Dublin, CA · est. 1988
National PEOCPEOESAC

Industry-vertical PEO packages for tech, life sciences, finance and nonprofit.

4.0
Good
National
4.0
Good
Local
  • Ohio coverage: Full
  • Transparency: Average · % of Payroll
  • Best for: Companies wanting deep industry-specific benefits and HR.
~$150 /ee/mo
Quote-based; vertical packages
No state expansion fee
45+ requests this month
Pricing & Transparency▾
Pricing Model
% of Payroll
Headline
~$150 /ee/mo — Quote-based; vertical packages
Setup Fee
Quote
Min. Employees
5
Early Termination
Per contract
Transparency
Average
State Coverage▾
Ohio coverage
Full
State Expansion Fee
None
Home Base
Dublin, CA
Certifications▾
IRS-Certified PEO (CPEO)
Yes
ESAC Accredited
Yes
NAPEO Member
Yes
Benefits & Services▾
  • Payroll & Tax Filing
  • Health Benefits (Master Plan)
  • Workers' Comp
  • 401(k) Administration
  • ACA Reporting
  • HRIS Platform
  • EPLI
  • Dedicated Support
Platform & Support▾
Software Tier
Advanced
Dedicated Support
Yes
Min. Commitment
12 Months
ADP TotalSource logo

ADP TotalSource

Roseland, NJ · est. 1998
National PEOCPEOESAC

The nation's largest PEO, with enterprise-grade technology and benefits scale.

3.9
Average
National
4.0
Good
Local
  • Ohio coverage: Full
  • Transparency: Poor · % of Payroll
  • Best for: Companies of 50-500 wanting enterprise tech and a 30-day exit.
~$130-$200 /ee/mo
Quote; supports 700k+ worksite employees
No state expansion fee
35+ requests this month
Pricing & Transparency▾
Pricing Model
% of Payroll
Headline
~$130-$200 /ee/mo — Quote; supports 700k+ worksite employees
Setup Fee
Quote
Min. Employees
5
Early Termination
30-day notice
Transparency
Poor
State Coverage▾
Ohio coverage
Full
State Expansion Fee
None
Home Base
Roseland, NJ
Certifications▾
IRS-Certified PEO (CPEO)
Yes
ESAC Accredited
Yes
NAPEO Member
Yes
Benefits & Services▾
  • Payroll & Tax Filing
  • Health Benefits (Master Plan)
  • Workers' Comp
  • 401(k) Administration
  • ACA Reporting
  • HRIS Platform
  • EPLI
  • Dedicated Support
Platform & Support▾
Software Tier
Enterprise
Dedicated Support
Yes
Min. Commitment
12 Months
Insperity logo

Insperity

Kingwood, TX · est. 1986
National PEOCPEOESAC

High-touch HR consulting with 90+ US offices and dedicated service teams.

3.9
Average
National
4.2
Good
Local
  • Ohio coverage: Full
  • Transparency: Poor · % of Payroll
  • Best for: Businesses that value a hands-on, dedicated HR partner.
~$150-$300 /ee/mo
Percentage of payroll; quote only
No state expansion fee
30+ requests this month
Pricing & Transparency▾
Pricing Model
% of Payroll
Headline
~$150-$300 /ee/mo — Percentage of payroll; quote only
Setup Fee
Quote
Min. Employees
5
Early Termination
Per contract
Transparency
Poor
State Coverage▾
Ohio coverage
Full
State Expansion Fee
None
Home Base
Kingwood, TX
Certifications▾
IRS-Certified PEO (CPEO)
Yes
ESAC Accredited
Yes
NAPEO Member
Yes
Benefits & Services▾
  • Payroll & Tax Filing
  • Health Benefits (Master Plan)
  • Workers' Comp
  • 401(k) Administration
  • ACA Reporting
  • HRIS Platform
  • EPLI
  • Dedicated Support
Platform & Support▾
Software Tier
Advanced
Dedicated Support
Yes
Min. Commitment
12 Months
Paychex PEO logo

Paychex PEO

Rochester, NY · est. 1971
National PEOCPEOESAC

SMB-focused PEO integrated with the Paychex Flex platform.

3.8
Average
National
3.8
Average
Local
  • Ohio coverage: Full
  • Transparency: Average · Hybrid
  • Best for: Smaller teams wanting a recognised national brand.
~$40-$160 /ee/mo
Hybrid: PEPM or percentage by size
No state expansion fee
25+ requests this month
Pricing & Transparency▾
Pricing Model
Hybrid
Headline
~$40-$160 /ee/mo — Hybrid: PEPM or percentage by size
Setup Fee
Quote
Min. Employees
5
Early Termination
Per contract
Transparency
Average
State Coverage▾
Ohio coverage
Full
State Expansion Fee
None
Home Base
Rochester, NY
Certifications▾
IRS-Certified PEO (CPEO)
Yes
ESAC Accredited
Yes
NAPEO Member
Yes
Benefits & Services▾
  • Payroll & Tax Filing
  • Health Benefits (Master Plan)
  • Workers' Comp
  • 401(k) Administration
  • ACA Reporting
  • HRIS Platform
  • EPLI
  • Dedicated Support
Platform & Support▾
Software Tier
Advanced
Dedicated Support
Yes
Min. Commitment
12 Months
GMS (Group Management Services) logo

GMS (Group Management Services)

Richfield, OH · est. 1996
Local · OHCPEO

Ohio-headquartered CPEO; deep Ohio BWC experience.

4.2
Good
State
  • Ohio coverage: Full— Workers' comp via Ohio BWC state fund, not a private master policy
  • Transparency: Average · Hybrid
Custom quote
Quote-based, estimated
Estimated
No state expansion fee
10+ requests this month
Pricing & Transparency▾
Pricing Model
Hybrid
Headline
Custom quote — Quote-based, estimated
Setup Fee
Quote
Min. Employees
Not disclosed
Early Termination
Not disclosed
Transparency
Average
State Coverage▾
Ohio coverage
Full
Workers' comp via Ohio BWC state fund, not a private master policy
State Expansion Fee
None
Home Base
Richfield, OH
Home State
OH
Certifications▾
IRS-Certified PEO (CPEO)
Yes
ESAC Accredited
Not accredited
NAPEO Member
Yes
Benefits & Services▾
  • Payroll & Tax Filing
  • Health Benefits (Master Plan)
  • Workers' Comp
  • 401(k) Administration
  • ACA Reporting
  • HRIS Platform
  • EPLI
  • Dedicated Support
Platform & Support▾
Software Tier
Basic
Dedicated Support
Yes
Min. Commitment
12 Months
Employee Management Services (EMS) logo

Employee Management Services (EMS)

Cincinnati, OH · est. 1994
Local · OHNo CPEO

Cincinnati-based PEO covering OH, KY and IN.

4.0
Good
State
  • Ohio coverage: Full— Administers Ohio BWC filings on your behalf
  • Transparency: Average · Hybrid
Custom quote
Quote-based, estimated
Estimated
No state expansion fee
10+ requests this month
Pricing & Transparency▾
Pricing Model
Hybrid
Headline
Custom quote — Quote-based, estimated
Setup Fee
Quote
Min. Employees
Not disclosed
Early Termination
Not disclosed
Transparency
Average
State Coverage▾
Ohio coverage
Full
Administers Ohio BWC filings on your behalf
State Expansion Fee
None
Home Base
Cincinnati, OH
Home State
OH
Certifications▾
IRS-Certified PEO (CPEO)
Not certified
ESAC Accredited
Not accredited
NAPEO Member
Yes
Benefits & Services▾
  • Payroll & Tax Filing
  • Health Benefits (Master Plan)
  • Workers' Comp
  • 401(k) Administration
  • ACA Reporting
  • HRIS Platform
  • EPLI
  • Dedicated Support
Platform & Support▾
Software Tier
Basic
Dedicated Support
Yes
Min. Commitment
12 Months
GMS (Columbus) logo

GMS (Columbus)

Columbus, OH office · est. 1996
Local · OHCPEO

Columbus office of GMS; central Ohio SMB HR.

4.1
Good
State
  • Ohio coverage: Full— Workers' comp via Ohio BWC state fund
  • Transparency: Average · Hybrid
Custom quote
Quote-based, estimated
Estimated
No state expansion fee
10+ requests this month
Pricing & Transparency▾
Pricing Model
Hybrid
Headline
Custom quote — Quote-based, estimated
Setup Fee
Quote
Min. Employees
Not disclosed
Early Termination
Not disclosed
Transparency
Average
State Coverage▾
Ohio coverage
Full
Workers' comp via Ohio BWC state fund
State Expansion Fee
None
Home Base
Columbus, OH office
Home State
OH
Certifications▾
IRS-Certified PEO (CPEO)
Yes
ESAC Accredited
Not accredited
NAPEO Member
Yes
Benefits & Services▾
  • Payroll & Tax Filing
  • Health Benefits (Master Plan)
  • Workers' Comp
  • 401(k) Administration
  • ACA Reporting
  • HRIS Platform
  • EPLI
  • Dedicated Support
Platform & Support▾
Software Tier
Basic
Dedicated Support
Yes
Min. Commitment
12 Months
FrankCrum (OH) logo

FrankCrum (OH)

Clearwater, FL (OH ops) · est. 1981
Local · OHCPEO

National PEO; administers Ohio BWC rather than bundling comp.

4.0
Good
State
  • Ohio coverage: Limited— Workers' comp must run through Ohio BWC
  • Transparency: Average · Hybrid
Custom quote
Quote-based, estimated
Estimated
No state expansion fee
10+ requests this month
Pricing & Transparency▾
Pricing Model
Hybrid
Headline
Custom quote — Quote-based, estimated
Setup Fee
Quote
Min. Employees
Not disclosed
Early Termination
Not disclosed
Transparency
Average
State Coverage▾
Ohio coverage
Limited
Workers' comp must run through Ohio BWC
State Expansion Fee
None
Home Base
Clearwater, FL (OH ops)
Home State
OH
Certifications▾
IRS-Certified PEO (CPEO)
Yes
ESAC Accredited
Not accredited
NAPEO Member
Yes
Benefits & Services▾
  • Payroll & Tax Filing
  • Health Benefits (Master Plan)
  • Workers' Comp
  • 401(k) Administration
  • ACA Reporting
  • HRIS Platform
  • EPLI
  • Dedicated Support
Platform & Support▾
Software Tier
Advanced
Dedicated Support
Yes
Min. Commitment
12 Months
Vensure HR (OH) logo

Vensure HR (OH)

Chandler, AZ (OH ops) · est. 2004
Local · OHCPEO

Multi-regional PEO operating in Ohio.

3.8
Average
State
  • Ohio coverage: Full— Coordinates Ohio BWC coverage
  • Transparency: Average · Hybrid
Custom quote
Quote-based, estimated
Estimated
No state expansion fee
10+ requests this month
Pricing & Transparency▾
Pricing Model
Hybrid
Headline
Custom quote — Quote-based, estimated
Setup Fee
Quote
Min. Employees
Not disclosed
Early Termination
Not disclosed
Transparency
Average
State Coverage▾
Ohio coverage
Full
Coordinates Ohio BWC coverage
State Expansion Fee
None
Home Base
Chandler, AZ (OH ops)
Home State
OH
Certifications▾
IRS-Certified PEO (CPEO)
Yes
ESAC Accredited
Not accredited
NAPEO Member
Yes
Benefits & Services▾
  • Payroll & Tax Filing
  • Health Benefits (Master Plan)
  • Workers' Comp
  • 401(k) Administration
  • ACA Reporting
  • HRIS Platform
  • EPLI
  • Dedicated Support
Platform & Support▾
Software Tier
Basic
Dedicated Support
Yes
Min. Commitment
12 Months

Ohio PEO services: frequently asked questions

How does workers' comp work for a PEO in Ohio?

Ohio is one of four monopolistic workers' comp states. Cover must run through the Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation (BWC), not a PEO's private master policy. Ask each provider exactly how they administer BWC filings and rates on your behalf.

Do PEOs save Ohio employers money on workers' comp?

Less than elsewhere. Because BWC sets the rates, the bundled workers' comp savings nationals pitch outside Ohio do not apply here. The value of a PEO in Ohio sits more in payroll, benefits and HR administration than in workers' comp pricing.

Which PEOs are strongest in Ohio?

Ohio-headquartered providers like GMS (Richfield) and Employee Management Services (Cincinnati) know BWC well, alongside the six national PEOs. Look for explicit Ohio BWC experience in any shortlisted provider before signing.

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