Time Tracking
Time Tracking Software Benchmarks for 2025 by Category
Inaccurate time records cost 2–5% of gross payroll, and manual timesheet errors can add up to $2,300 per employee annually, per EasyClocking by WorkEasy Software's published ROI risk benchmarks. Across the benchmarks that follow, you will find that manual time entry produces payroll errors in a meaningful share of paychecks, that buddy punching affects a large majority of companies still relying on PIN or password clock-ins, and that mobile-first platforms consistently outperform desktop-first tools in adoption. This catalog organizes verified numbers across four categories so you can set performance targets for your own operation.
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Inaccurate time records cost 2–5% of gross payroll
Per EasyClocking by WorkEasy Software's published benchmarks, errors from manual or disconnected time capture eat directly into labor budgets before payroll even closes.
Manual timesheet errors can reach $2,300 per employee annually
