Question 1

Is Paychex a good company to work for?

Accepted Answer

Paychex has an overall rating of 3.1 out of 5, based on over 6,161 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 7% over the last 12 months. 48% of employees would recommend working at Paychex to a friend and 47% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Paychex have been left by employees working as Talent Acquisition, Recruiter and Client Services Supervisor.

Question 2

Does Paychex pay their employees well?

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According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Paychex employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.1 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Paychex. This rating has decreased by 6% over the last 12 months.

Question 3

How satisfied are employees working at Paychex?

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48% of Paychex employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated Paychex 3.3 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.2 for culture and values and 3.2 for career opportunities.

Question 4

What are the top reviewed jobs at Paychex?

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Sales Representative (430), Payroll Specialist (251), Sales Consultant (197), Sales (139), Senior Payroll Specialist (118), District Sales Manager (90), Account Executive (83), Sales Associate (68), Account Manager (67), Outside Sales Representative (61), Supervisor (57), Software Engineer (55), HCM Consultant (52), Core Sales Representative (51), Manager (47)

Question 5

What are the pros of working at Paychex according to real employee reviews?

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"The starting pay is okay and benefits are great." ((in 661 reviews)); "Had great training back in the day and will help you get in the door with sales" ((in 398 reviews)); "culture is great and consistent" ((in 344 reviews)); "I have a great work/life balance and exceed quota just about every month." ((in 271 reviews)); "Great people to work with; lots of folks willing to help you be successfull in your career." ((in 269 reviews))

Question 6

What are the cons of working at Paychex according to real employee reviews?

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"Low pay and most of the time there was nothing to do but sit around and wait" ((in 360 reviews)); "Poor Management and pay for what you do" ((in 236 reviews)); "New managers have come in and taken away many of the privileges that were enjoyed by employees." ((in 151 reviews)); "Low salary and most of the time you are just sitting around" ((in 118 reviews)); "Senior leadership especially zone managers Lacks the experience to think beyond today and lead and navigate the sales force through adversity" ((in 88 reviews))

Question 7

What are employees saying about Paychex layoffs in 2026?

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Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Paychex layoffs and their outlook for job security at Paychex in 2026.

Question 8

What are the top reviewed Paychex locations?

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Rochester, Phoenix, New York, Los Angeles, Denver, Saint Petersburg, Allentown, Tampa, Chicago, Boston, Atlanta, Houston, San Diego, Dallas, Webster, Nashville, Indianapolis, Henrietta, San Francisco, Portland, Albuquerque, Philadelphia, Baton Rouge, Piscataway, Washington, Charlotte, Pittsburgh, Miami, Tempe, Costa Mesa

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