Paychex reviews

3.1

45% would recommend to a friend

(5,989 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 5,989 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 Tecnologías de la información industry (3.9 stars).

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6K reviews
5.0
Sep 4, 2021

Great place to work

Recommend
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Pros

Great people and training for salespeople.

Cons

Very large organization so there’s a bit more micro-management.

5.0
Jun 24, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

I recently had the opportunity to grow from a Business Analyst into a Product Owner role, and I’m truly grateful for the support and trust I’ve received throughout that journey. Paychex provides a strong environment for learning, collaboration, and career growth, and this transition has been a great example of that. One thing I appreciate most is how closely the culture aligns with values like accountability, partnership, innovation, and doing the right thing for clients and each other. In my experience, teams are supportive, leaders are approachable, and there are meaningful opportunities to take ownership and grow professionally.

Cons

More employee benefits are needed.

5.0
Jun 17, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Paychex is a great company to work for. I’ve held multiple roles over 20+ years. There are always ups and downs, but for every position, manager, decision I disagree with, there are ten others that are outstanding.

Cons

It’s a large company with many opportunities to grow, but smaller companies may offer higher compensation.

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