Paychex reviews

3.1

46% would recommend to a friend

(5,984 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 5,984 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
5.0
Dec 10, 2025

Great

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Stable, financially secure, promotion opportunities, brand recognition

Cons

Experience depends highly on your particular leadership (direct manager, zone manager)

3.0
Dec 9, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good benefits, time off, options to work hybrid

Cons

Unwilling to pay employees livable wages especially if you try to move your way up in the company. Does not pay to stay loyal

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