Gusto · GraphQL Specification

Gusto GraphQL Schema

This document describes the conceptual GraphQL schema for the Gusto Embedded Payroll API. Gusto provides a REST API; this schema represents the domain model as a GraphQL type system to enable graph-based querying of payroll, HR, and benefits resources.

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Overview

Gusto GraphQL Schema is a GraphQL API specification published by Gusto on the APIs.io network.

This document describes the conceptual GraphQL schema for the Gusto Embedded Payroll API. Gusto provides a REST API; this schema represents the domain model as a GraphQL type system to enable graph-based querying of payroll, HR, and benefits resources.

The specification includes 2 reference links.

Tagged areas include Human Resources, Payroll, Benefits, Enterprise Software, and Embedded Finance.

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Related API Specs

Gusto Embedded Payroll API (AsyncAPI) Gusto BankAccounts API (OpenAPI) Gusto Companies API (OpenAPI) Gusto ContractorPayments API (OpenAPI) Gusto Contractors API (OpenAPI) Gusto Employees API (OpenAPI) Gusto Flows API (OpenAPI) Gusto Payrolls API (OpenAPI) Gusto PaySchedules API (OpenAPI) Gusto Reports API (OpenAPI) Gusto Webhooks API (OpenAPI)
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