Paychex reviews

3.1

46% would recommend to a friend

(5,976 total reviews)
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John Gibson

47% approve of CEO

45% positive business outlook

Paychex has an employee rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars, based on 5,976 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Paychex employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Informatique industry (3.9 stars).

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6K reviews
3.0
Jan 16, 2026

Good salary

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Salary Good training Benefits Snacks Bonus

Cons

Strict timings Overtime Less night shift allowance

4.0
Jan 15, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great working relationships Supportive internal partners

Cons

Workload can be stressful Lack of promotional opportunities Compensation freezes

3.0
Jan 15, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Own your own schedule and calendar

Cons

Lots of busy work and oversight by mgmt.

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