Paychex best place to work? Maybe. - Software Engineer II Paychex Employee Review

5.0
Feb 20, 2024
Recommend
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Pros

Amazing culture & work-life balance. Managers are invested in their employees. Unlimited PTO. Decent benefits. 100% WFH. No micromanagement. Top 50 most ethical companies in USA.

Cons

The culture leads to high levels of independence which can be a tough hurdle for new employees who need guidance or help learning.

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5.0
Jun 17, 2026
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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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2.0
Jul 11, 2026
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Pros

Remote work is a plus. Collaboration from peers is more plus than minus. Documentation of business technology was great for the most part.

Cons

Worse holiday observance company I ever worked for. Pay is low for what is asked. Work/life balance was good until 2025. Mid-level leadership and above is not ideal. I had little guidance when I started so, especially from manager so had to figure things out with help of peers.

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