Question 1

Does Paychex pay their employees well?

Accepted Answer

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Paychex employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.1 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Paychex. This rating has decreased by 5% over the last 12 months.

Question 2

How satisfied are employees working at Paychex?

Accepted Answer

46% of Paychex employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated Paychex 3.3 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.1 for culture and values and 3.2 for career opportunities.

Question 3

What are the top reviewed jobs at Paychex?

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Sales Representative (430), Payroll Specialist (250), Sales Consultant (195), Sales (138), Senior Payroll Specialist (118), District Sales Manager (90), Account Executive (83), Sales Associate (68), Account Manager (66), Outside Sales Representative (61), Supervisor (57), Software Engineer (54), Core Sales Representative (51), HCM Consultant (51), Manager (47)

Question 4

What are the pros of working at Paychex according to real employee reviews?

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"The starting pay is okay and benefits are great." ((in 665 reviews)); "Had great training back in the day and will help you get in the door with sales" ((in 385 reviews)); "culture is great and consistent" ((in 340 reviews)); "I have a great work/life balance and exceed quota just about every month." ((in 282 reviews)); "Great people to work with; lots of folks willing to help you be successfull in your career." ((in 262 reviews))

Question 5

What are the cons of working at Paychex according to real employee reviews?

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"Low pay and most of the time there was nothing to do but sit around and wait" ((in 357 reviews)); "Poor Management and pay for what you do" ((in 245 reviews)); "New managers have come in and taken away many of the privileges that were enjoyed by employees." ((in 150 reviews)); "Low salary and most of the time you are just sitting around" ((in 115 reviews)); "Upper management is out of touch and there is little to no in person support, but mandatory 5 days in office." ((in 86 reviews))

Question 6

What are employees saying about Paychex layoffs in 2026?

Accepted Answer

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Paychex layoffs and their outlook for job security at Paychex in 2026.

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