LAMEA Cloud Based Payroll Software Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Component (Software and Services), By Organization Size (Small & Medium Enterprises and Large Enterprises), By Industry Vertical, By Country and Growth Forecast, 2024 - 2031

The Latin America, Middle East and Africa Cloud Based Payroll Software Market is expected to witness market growth of 9.4% CAGR during the forecast period (2024-2031).

The Brazil market dominated the LAMEA Cloud Based Payroll Software Market by country in 2023, and is expected to continue to be a dominant market till 2031; thereby, achieving a market value of $331.2 million by 2031. The Argentina market is showcasing a CAGR of 10% during 2024-2031. Additionally, the UAE market would register a CAGR of 8.2% during 2024-2031.



The expansion of multi-country payroll solutions directly responds to globalization and the increasing trend of remote hiring. Businesses across multiple countries face challenges handling different tax regulations, labor laws, and currency exchanges, making traditional payroll systems inefficient. Cloud-based payroll platforms simplify this complexity by automating multi-currency salary processing, tax deductions, and compliance tracking, ensuring accurate payments across different regions.

Furthermore, cloud-based multi-country payroll solutions consolidate payroll operations into a centralized system, enabling HR teams to seamlessly manage salaries, tax filings, and compliance requirements across multiple locations. Companies like Google and Microsoft, which employ workers globally, rely on such systems to track payroll expenses and generate unified reports for financial planning.

The LAMEA region is experiencing significant growth in cloud-based payroll software adoption, driven by industry-specific automation needs and government-led digital transformation initiatives. The manufacturing sector in the UAE and the broader Middle East is witnessing a surge in cloud-based payroll adoption, fueled by rapid industrial expansion and workforce digitalization initiatives. According to the International Trade Administration, the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED) launched a Smart Manufacturing initiative in October 2021 to drive economic diversification and attract foreign investments. This initiative aligns with the UAE’s federal Industry 4.0 strategy, which aims to increase manufacturing output by 30% and contribute $6.8 billion to GDP by 2031. Additionally, the Wages Protection System (WPS), mandated by the UAE Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE), requires businesses to process salaries through secure, automated payroll platforms, pushing manufacturers to adopt cloud-based payroll solutions. Hence, with businesses seeking efficient, secure, and legally compliant payroll management, the LAMEA cloud based payroll software market is poised for substantial growth in the coming years.

List of Key Companies Profiled

• ADP, Inc.
• The Sage Group plc
• Unit4 N.V. (Advent International)
• TELUS International
• SAP SE
• Iris Software Group Limited
• UKG Inc.
• Oracle Corporation
• Paycom Software, Inc.
• Dayforce, Inc.

Market Report Segmentation

By Component

• Software
• Services

By Organization Size

• Small & Medium Enterprises
• Large Enterprises

By Industry Vertical

• BFSI
• Manufacturing
• Telecom & IT
• Healthcare
• Retail
• Hospitality
• Other Industry Vertical

By Country

• Brazil
• Argentina
• UAE
• Saudi Arabia
• South Africa
• Nigeria
• Rest of LAMEA