Paychex reviews

3.1

46% would recommend to a friend

(5,985 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 5,985 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
1.0
Nov 25, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

Potential remote work if no branch in your area.

Cons

Health coverage changed and is more expsensive, You can earn a great amount of PTO BUT are never allowed to take it. Poor increases that don't reflect positive reviews. Forced into position that they deem "lateral" when they are demotions. Lying about job duties, then changing them every month. Micromanagement by AI and leadership is out of control. EE's are not allowed to speak amongst themselves. Leadership is pushing India partners on all aspects and its ruined the quality and customer satisfaction. Clients are aware and are leaving in mass. I don't know what, why or even who thought this was a good direction to go! Since Gibson is in charge the issues fall on him. The future for Paychex is very cloudy and quite honestly if they continue this path the company may be bought out or go under due to the amount of client turn over. No accountability even though its one of their "core values". Sr leadership leaving in mass as well.

2.0
Nov 25, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

It’s a job that allows you break into HCM. They’re a very well known company in HCM and every employee you speak to afterwards will know someone who worked at Paychex.

Cons

You’ll be underpaid compared to your sales peers. The product is usually complex and leadership won’t be very hands on. You’re on your own

5.0
Nov 24, 2025

Great place!

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Highly competitive environment. Fast paced.

Cons

Lots of hours spent on admin work after the deal is closed

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