Summary
How to download and install the latest version of Sage Payroll.
Description
This year the software update installs v27.3 for 2024, and v28.0 for 2025.
You don't need to wait, install it straight away and complete your 2024 payroll. Then you can get ready to process in the 2025 tax year.
This is stage one to complete year end. Go to the Payroll Year End 2024 hub to see them all.
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Before you install
To ensure your installation runs smoothly, we recommend you run through some quick checks:
Details you need to install
- Open Sage Payroll 2024 and log in to your Payroll.
- Go to Help then select System Information.
- Confirm your version number is v27.2.
- Make a note of the Program Directory and Data Directory.
- Back up your data.
Now you're ready to download the software.
Download and install
Follow these alternative steps to install Sage Payroll on a network. Or if you're running on a single computer, follow the steps below:
- Close Sage Payroll 2024.
- Select the download button below to update -
Download Sage Payroll - Locate and right-click Sage Payroll v27.3 Install.exe then select Run as administrator.
- Select the I accept the terms of the licence checkbox, then Next.
- Select This Computer, then Next.
- Choose Custom, then select Next.
- Check the program directory and data directory are the same as you noted earlier. If not, select Browse, and choose the correct location, then OK.
- Select Next, then select the Add shortcuts to my desktop checkbox.
- Select Install, then Finish.
You've now installed the latest Sage Payroll update.
Next steps
Find out what's new in Sage Payroll year end software update.