2026 Payroll Predictions are here

Download this E-book to help you continue your momentum and tap into the latest trends in payroll for real impact in your organization.

We’re all about what’s next. That’s why we created this 2026 Payroll Trends Guide—to help you continue the new year with clarity, confidence, and a forward-looking plan.

This isn’t about buzzwords or busywork. It’s a practical, strategic look at where payroll is headed—and how you can stay ahead of it.

What’s inside:

  • Why the Chief Payroll Officer is emerging as a critical role—and what it means for your career

  • What actually makes payroll-friendly earned wage access (EWA) work—for both employees and operators

  • How payroll and banking are converging, and what that unlocks for employers and employees

Use it, adapt it, or build on it. The goal? Walk into Q2 with a point of view—and a plan you actually believe in.




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Join the 30x30 Movement

Chime is committed to helping payroll professionals have a seat at the table. That's why we launched the 30x30 movement: to elevate 30 Chief Payroll Officers by 2030. If you are an emerging payroll leader looking for career growth or professional development support, you can join the movement at chiefpayrollofficer.com