About the Payroll Fringe Report
The payroll-level Fringe Report gives you a detailed breakdown of fringe costs—such as employer taxes, workers’ comp, and union benefits—for a specific payroll run. This report is useful for production accountants, line producers, and finance teams who want to understand the full cost of a single payroll cycle.
Ways to use this report
The payroll-level Fringe Report is ideal for:
Payroll reconciliation - Ensure that the fringe costs associated with a specific payroll are accurate and properly categorized
Production budgeting - Track the true labor cost of a payroll run, including hidden costs beyond gross wages
Union and guild reporting - Verify that required fringe contributions (like health and pension) were calculated and applied correctly
Tax incentive submissions - Some jurisdictions require fringe breakdowns for tax credit programs or audits
Accounting closeouts - Include this report in wrap materials for a complete view of payroll-related expenses
What’s included in the report
The payroll-level Fringe Report includes detailed cost breakdowns by worker and fringe category, such as:
Worker Name
Worker Type (W-2 or 1099)
Position/Title
Union Affiliation (if applicable)
Gross Wages
Employer Payroll Taxes (FICA, FUTA, SUTA, etc.)
Workers’ Compensation
Union Benefits Contributions (Health, Pension, Annuity, etc.)
Other Fringes (if applicable)
Fringe Rate %
Total Fringe Cost per Worker
Project Name
Payroll Run Date
How to generate the Fringe Report
To generate a payroll-level Fringe Report:
In the left-side navigation, click the dropdown menu
In the dropdown menu, select the project that you want to generate the report for
In the left-side navigation, click Run payroll
On the Payroll dashboard, click the payroll ID for the payroll run that you want to generate the report for
On the payroll’s page, scroll down to the Reports section, and then click the View button next to Fringe Report
On the Fringe Report page, use the filters to adjust the data by:
Check Issued Date
Worker Type
Department
Union
Local #
Work State
Residential State
Click the Download button and then select either CSV or PDF to export the file
After you select the file type, it will be automatically downloaded to your computer. To locate the file, navigate to where your computer saves new downloads.
Pro tips
Generate this report immediately after payroll is processed to confirm correct fringe allocation
Compare it to your Payroll Register to track both wage and fringe totals
Filter your download (if needed) by department or role in your spreadsheet to build department-specific cost summaries