Is Paycom a good company to work for?

Paycom has an overall rating of 3.3 out of 5, based on over 5,012 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months. 48% of employees would recommend working at Paycom to a friend and 46% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Paycom have been left by employees working as Director , Sales Manager and New Client Setup Team Leader .

Does Paycom pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Paycom employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.1 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Paycom. This rating has improved by 3% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Paycom?

48% of Paycom employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Paycom 2.8 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.0 for culture and values and 3.4 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Paycom?

Software Developer (273) , Sales Representative (250) , Outside Sales Representative (193) , Account Executive (187) , Team Leader (111) , Executive Sales Representative (109) , Specialist (106) , Tax Specialist (73) , Client Relations Representative (63) , New Client Setup Specialist (62) , Sales (58) , Transition Specialist Representative (56) , Software Developer Intern (51) , Benefits Coordinator (50) , Sales Manager (49)

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

"Their benefits are great and generous" ((in 590 reviews)); "Pay is great and competitive" ((in 356 reviews)); "This company has great culture and I am proud to work for Chad R. It is a fast" ((in 324 reviews)); "Leadership is made up of really great people that you want to do well for." ((in 296 reviews)); "My boss clearly cares and the company offers great training" ((in 177 reviews))

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

"There is no work life balance here at all and almost everyone wants to leave." ((in 224 reviews)); "Management is poor and does not value its employees" ((in 164 reviews)); "You can’t confront or address the bad leadership either." ((in 138 reviews)); "Long hours and work to take home and do outside or work during initial 8 work training." ((in 79 reviews)); "No option to work from home" ((in 78 reviews))

What are employees saying about Paycom layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Paycom locations?

Oklahoma City , Grapevine , Dallas , Irving , New York , Chicago , Austin , Denver , Atlanta , Los Angeles , Saint Louis , Pittsburgh , Phoenix , Irvine , Houston , Boston , Cleveland , Seattle , Portland , Miami , Tampa , Detroit , Edmond , San Jose , Brooklyn , Tulsa , San Antonio , Philadelphia , Charlotte , Nashville

Paycom reviews

3.3

48% would recommend to a friend

(4,736 total reviews)

Chad Richison

47% approve of CEO

46% positive business outlook

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Paycom has an employee rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars, based on 4,736 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Paycom employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Information Technology industry (3.7 stars).

Reviews by job title

5K reviews

5.0

Jan 17, 2026

If you like sales but want a little less pressure...this is the job for you!

Sr sales recruiter

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- operate closely with sales department on every level - abundance of resources - competitive but collaborative team structure - money is great considering the work life balance (you work hard but you get paid appropriately)

Cons

- high accountability environment (if you don't like metrics...Paycom is not the place for you...sry)

Paycom Response

5mo

We appreciate your 5-star review! We're pleased to see that our emphasis on teamwork, resources and accountability is positively impacting your experience. At Paycom, we believe that fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment is essential to our success.

5.0

Jan 16, 2026

Amazing Workplace

Marketing/business development specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Culture, Benefits, Skill Development, Work Life Balance

Cons

Not any I can think of.

Paycom Response

5mo

Your experience is a testament to the efforts we make to create a supportive and enriching work environment! We're dedicated to providing our team members with the resources and opportunities they need to develop and succeed, and we're pleased to see our efforts making a positive impact. Thank you for taking the time to share your 5-star experience!

1.0

Jan 16, 2026

AE

Account executive

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Very challenging and will make you a good sales rep

Cons

Terrible culture, managers and afraid of their higher ups and they put the fear into their direct employees. Can fire at anytime.

Paycom Response

5mo

At Paycom, we're an organization with exceptional professionals and recognize the hard work that they put into helping our organization succeed. We expect our leaders to prioritize support and guidance for their team members, fostering a professional environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to develop. We’d like to learn more about your experience and strongly encourage you to initiate a conversation with your leader.

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