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).

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5K reviews

1.0

Jan 16, 2026

Soul sucking

Senior tsr

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Make good money but at the cost of mental health

Cons

Chad (CEO) leads with fear and everyone is always on edge that they will loose their job. Worked there only 5 years and never once referred a friend or loved one cause it brings misery.

Paycom Response

4mo

Our leadership team takes great care in making decisions that align with our business goals and values, and this thoughtful approach has enabled us to build an innovative organization with strong success and a relentless drive for excellence. While we understand that our environment may not be the best fit for everyone, we're proud to foster a high-performance culture that delivers exceptional results. If you’d like to discuss your employee experience with our team, please reach out to hrmgmt@paycomonline.com.

3.0

Jan 15, 2026

Benefits are Awesome

Analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

great benefits. Health insurance package was awesome .$4.00 lunches

Cons

Micro management by some of the managers

Paycom Response

5mo

We’re pleased to know that our award-winning benefits and compensation made a positive impact on your experience. At Paycom, we expect our leaders to support our team members by providing clear guidance and direction while also fostering an environment of autonomy and innovation.

4.0

Jan 14, 2026

Good starter

Account representative

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great sales training for someone new to the industry

Cons

Can get overwhelming very quickly

Paycom Response

5mo

At Paycom, we believe that comprehensive training is key to setting our team members up for long-term success and development. We’re happy to see our efforts reflected in your experience and appreciate you taking the time to share.

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