Construction Payroll for West Valley Contractors

$75 per employee, per month. That's the flat PEO administrative fee for approved West Valley construction employers. Workers' compensation premiums, employee benefit premiums, wages, employer payroll taxes, and any other applicable costs are calculated separately and listed in your proposal before you agree to anything. See full pricing details.

Construction payroll built for West Valley work

A lot of the Valley's new construction is happening on the west side: master-planned communities in Buckeye, Surprise, and Goodyear, and warehouses, distribution centers, and industrial buildings along the Loop 303 and I-10 corridors. For contractors, that means growing crews and long drives between jobs that can be 30 or 40 miles apart.

Your payroll setup should handle that without extra spreadsheets:

• Weekly and biweekly payroll processing, with payroll tax administration
• Overtime and multiple pay rates for the same employee
• Time tracking across jobsites, including drive time between jobs
• Job-cost reporting, depending on provider and arrangement
• Workers' compensation payroll reporting by classification
• Onboarding help when you add people for a new phase

Your proposal shows which of these are included and which cost extra.

Drive time between jobsites

When a crew spreads across Buckeye, Surprise, and Glendale in one day, the time in the truck adds up. Under federal wage-and-hour rules, time spent traveling from one jobsite to another during the workday generally counts as hours worked, while a normal commute from home to the first site generally doesn't (29 C.F.R. § 785.38). Counted drive time can push a week into overtime, so it's worth tracking from the start and asking any provider how their time tracking records it.

Keeping good hands as the West Valley grows

With so much building going on, experienced framers, electricians, and equipment operators have options. Offering health, retirement, and other benefits gives smaller contractors a way to compete for workers and keep the crew they've trained. Benefit options come through our provider partners, subject to plan and eligibility requirements, and premiums are separate from the $75 PEO administrative fee.

Certified payroll on West Valley public work

Federal construction, such as work at Luke Air Force Base, and road or other public projects that use federal money can carry Davis-Bacon prevailing wage rates and weekly certified payroll reports. Those requirements often flow down to subcontractors, and your contract documents say whether they apply. On February 27, 2026, a three-judge panel of the Arizona Court of Appeals, Division One, in an opinion by Presiding Judge Michael S. Catlett, held that a 1984 voter-approved state law (A.R.S. § 34-321) bars Phoenix and Tucson from requiring prevailing wages on city construction contracts (Associated Minority Contractors of Arizona v. City of Phoenix, No. 1 CA-CV 24-0658; see also KJZZ coverage). What the ruling means for contractors. Federal Davis-Bacon requirements are separate and still apply to covered federally funded or assisted work. Learn what certified payroll is and what to ask a provider.

Three ways to set up payroll for your West Valley crew

• Payroll only. Payroll processing and tax filings for your crew, without changing your benefits or how you manage your people. Priced separately from the PEO rate.
• Standalone employee benefits. Medical, dental, vision, retirement, disability, and life insurance options, whether or not you change payroll.
• PEO. A professional employer organization shares certain employer tasks with you, like payroll and benefits administration, for a flat $75 per employee per month once approved. You still run your business and your crews.

None requires the others. See what each option covers and what you still handle.

Payroll basics for West Valley employers

General information, not legal or tax advice. Figures checked October 2026; most change each January.

• Minimum wage. Glendale, Peoria, Surprise, Goodyear, Avondale, and Buckeye don't set their own minimum wages, so the Arizona statewide rate applies: $15.15 an hour as of January 1, 2026. Hours your crews work inside Tucson ($15.45) or Flagstaff ($18.35) city limits fall under those cities' higher rates. Industrial Commission of Arizona

• Paid sick time. Employees earn at least one hour for every 30 hours worked. Employers with 15 or more employees must allow up to 40 hours a year, and smaller employers up to 24. A.R.S. § 23-372
• State unemployment tax. For 2026, new Arizona employers pay 2.0% on the first $8,000 of each employee's wages. Established employers receive their own assigned rate. Arizona DES
• Workers' compensation. Arizona employers with workers regularly employed in their business generally must carry coverage, with limited exceptions. A PEO arrangement may include it, so ask when comparing. A.R.S. § 23-902

For the full week-to-week process, see how to do construction payroll, step by step.

Trades we work with

Roofing, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, concrete, framing, drywall, excavation, landscaping, and general contracting companies across the West Valley.

Areas we serve

Glendale, Peoria, Surprise, Goodyear, Avondale, Buckeye, Litchfield Park, Tolleson, El Mirage, Sun City, and the rest of the West Valley. For central Phoenix, see our Phoenix construction payroll page. Elsewhere in Arizona, see our pages for Phoenix, the East Valley, Tucson, and Flagstaff.

How it works

1. Tell us about your business. Your trade, employee count, and what you need help with. No payroll documents needed to start.
2. We review your options. We coordinate with our provider partners on payroll, PEO, workers' compensation, or benefits options that fit.
3. Get a clear breakdown. Review the proposed services and every cost in writing before you decide.

PayMyCrew is an independent sales and referral business working with provider partners. We don't operate a PEO, underwrite insurance, or issue benefit policies; those come from the providers. More about us.

West Valley construction payroll questions

Do you work with construction companies in the West Valley?

Yes. We work with contractors in Glendale, Peoria, Surprise, Goodyear, Avondale, Buckeye, and the rest of the West Valley. Conversations happen by phone, video, and email, and we reply to quote requests within one business day.

Do I have to pay my crew for drive time between jobsites?

Generally, yes. Under federal wage-and-hour rules, travel from one jobsite to another during the workday usually counts as hours worked, while a normal commute from home to the first site usually doesn't. Specific situations vary, so confirm how your setup handles it.

Do West Valley cities have their own minimum wage?

No. Glendale, Peoria, Surprise, Goodyear, Avondale, and Buckeye follow Arizona's statewide minimum wage, which is $15.15 an hour as of January 1, 2026.

What does construction payroll cost in the West Valley?

For an approved PEO arrangement, the administrative fee is a flat $75 per employee per month. Workers' compensation premiums, employee benefit premiums, wages, and employer payroll taxes are calculated separately and shown in your written proposal. Payroll-only and standalone benefits are priced separately.

Can I get payroll or benefits without a PEO?

Yes. Payroll only, standalone employee benefits, and a PEO are each available on their own. None requires the others.

Information checked October 2026.