ITAR-grade rigor
for your payroll.
Defense and aerospace companies operate under ITAR, DFARS, and government contract requirements. Adding payroll compliance failures to that stack is unacceptable. In an industry where compliance isn't optional, Warp makes sure payroll compliance never requires your attention — or becomes an audit finding.
99.9% Filing Accuracy
Payroll errors in government audits aren't just expensive — they're disqualifying.
$50M+ Penalties Avoided
Every filing, every state, every time. No compliance gaps for auditors to find.
Complex Workforces
Cleared US engineers, global contractors, multi-state manufacturing — one platform.
Trusted by defense & aerospace companies
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Verified 30 CA employee tax rates
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Zero-Tolerance Compliance, Zero Manual Work
Defense companies can't afford payroll errors showing up in government audits. Payroll compliance failures in defense contracting aren't just expensive — they're disqualifying. Warp delivers 99.9% filing accuracy and has helped customers avoid $50M+ in penalties. Every filing, every state, every time.
- 99.9% Filing Accuracy
- $50M+ Penalties Avoided
- Audit-Ready Records
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Cleared Employees + Global Contractors, One Platform
US-based engineers with security clearances, global contractors for non-classified work, and distributed teams across multiple states for manufacturing and R&D. Each requires different compliance treatment. Warp handles the correct classification, tax treatment, and filings for every profile automatically.
- W-2 + Global Contractors
- Multi-State Manufacturing & R&D
- Role-Specific Compliance
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SSO identity provisioned via Okta SCIM.Scale Facilities Without Compliance Risk
Aerospace and defense hardware companies expand manufacturing, R&D, and test facilities across states. Every new site means new tax registrations, unemployment insurance, and filing requirements. Warp handles all of it automatically — new hires onboard in 10 minutes, state accounts open instantly.
- All 50 States
- 10-Minute Onboarding
- Automatic State Registrations
One platform. Everything your team needs. Payroll, compliance, benefits, and HRIS built for defense companies where compliance is non-negotiable.
Payroll
Employees and contractors paid on time, every cycle. Tax registrations, filings, and payments handled automatically across all 50 states.
ExploreHRIS
Offer to active in under 10 minutes. New hires sign, onboard, and show up ready. Built for speed as you scale.
ExploreBenefits
Health, dental, vision, and 401(k), brokered in-house, administered end to end. Enrollment and renewals handled automatically.
ExploreTax Compliance
AI agents monitor 10,000+ jurisdictions and resolve notices before they reach your desk. $100M+ in penalties saved for customers so far.
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SSO, devices, and access provisioned the moment someone joins, revoked the moment they leave. Nothing falls through the cracks.
ExploreGlobal Payroll
Pay contractors in 150+ countries at near-Google FX rates. Local currency, compliant contracts, and instant invoicing included.
ExploreBuilt for the most ambitious companies.
See why teams left legacy payroll behind.
“We switched from Rippling to Warp about a year ago – the difference has been striking. We needed something that could handle rapid growth without breaking down every week, Warp was able to handle that for us.”
COO, Bland AI
“Any tool that you can find that gives you time back is extremely valuable. That's how I think of Warp. It's in a class of tools that enable people to do great work.”
CEO, Pirate Wires & CMO, Founders Fund
“Using Warp feels like the first time I used Linear or Superhuman – the realization that payroll can just work. If you never want to think about payroll, healthcare, or benefits again, you should use Warp.”
Founder, Greptile
“Warp has been essential for our growth – we can focus on building great products instead of worrying about payroll.”
CEO, Paraform
“Warp gives me peace of mind – I don't have to worry about compliance or tax notices. I've gotten back so much time from not having to worry about different state tax agencies or changes in regulations.”
Founder, Julius AI
“We gave Warp a try and were honestly blown away. Not only by the product but by the exceptional support we got along the way.”
Founder, Kaizen
“Warp has been a game-changer – we can grow our team without worrying about payroll.”
Founder, Lapis
Enterprise-Grade
Security.
Integrations
Works natively with your ERP, CRM, and finance stack. Connect QuickBooks, Xero, NetSuite, Okta, and your existing tools.
Warp API
Public API for payroll data, reporting, and compliance operations. Build custom workflows and integrate with your existing stack.
Frequently Asked Questions.
Warp handles the payroll and employment compliance layer with the rigor defense companies require. Filing accuracy sits at 99.9%, state registrations open automatically, and AI agents resolve compliance notices before they reach your inbox. Companies like Deterrence, Bravo Ordnance, and Amidon Heavy Industries chose Warp because payroll compliance errors in defense contracting are disqualifying.
Yes. Warp manages W-2 employees and global contractors in one platform with clear compliance boundaries. Each gets the correct classification, tax treatment, and compliance handling automatically — no separate systems for cleared vs. non-cleared workforce profiles.
Warp automatically registers you with every required state tax agency the moment you hire in a new state. Filing time drops from days to 5 minutes. Quarterly filings, unemployment insurance, and compliance notices across all your manufacturing and R&D sites are handled without intervention.
Warp maintains comprehensive records for every filing, payment, and compliance action. Filing accuracy is 99.9%, and our AI agents resolve notices proactively — so there's nothing for auditors to flag. Companies like Enhanced Radar Corporation run 260+ employees through Warp with full audit confidence.
Warp maintains SOC 2 Type II compliance with enterprise-grade security. Bank-level encryption, role-based access controls, and comprehensive audit logs. Built for companies where security clearances, ITAR, and government contract requirements make security non-negotiable.
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