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title: Run payroll
description: Prepare, approve, post and pay a payroll run in AXOFFICE, with withholding and contributions checked before approval and posting done by a person.
url: https://docs.tryaxo.com/run-payroll/
updated: 2026-10-04
---

# Run payroll

*Prepare, approve, post and pay a payroll run.*

A payroll run moves through four stages. Each one needs its own permission, so no single person can take a run from start to finish alone.

| Stage | What happens |
|---|---|
| Draft | Payslips are calculated. Check them. |
| Approved | An approver signs the run off. |
| Posted | Salary expense, withholding and contributions post to the ledger. |
| Paid | Net pay is marked as paid. |

1. Go to **People › Payroll** and start a run for the period.
2. Check each payslip. Before approval you can see each person's withholding and contributions.
3. Submit the run for approval.
4. Once it's approved, post it.
5. Pay your staff through your bank, then mark the run as paid.

> **Important:** Posting is always done by a person. AXO never posts a payroll run on its own.