Is Paycom a good company to work for?

Paycom has an overall rating of 3.3 out of 5, based on over 5,044 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 6% 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 1% 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 (276) , Sales Representative (250) , Account Executive (193) , Outside Sales Representative (193) , Team Leader (112) , Executive Sales Representative (109) , Specialist (106) , Tax Specialist (75) , Client Relations Representative (63) , New Client Setup Specialist (62) , Sales (58) , Transition Specialist Representative (57) , Benefits Coordinator (51) , Software Developer Intern (51) , Sales Manager (49)

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

"Their benefits are great and generous" ((in 594 reviews)); "pay is great and my boss is great" ((in 388 reviews)); "This company has great culture and I am proud to work for Chad R. It is a fast" ((in 326 reviews)); "Leadership is made up of really great people that you want to do well for." ((in 303 reviews)); "training was great but extensive." ((in 186 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 239 reviews)); "Management is poor and does not value its employees" ((in 157 reviews)); "no work from home AT ALL unless it's to do overtime and overtime only." ((in 82 reviews)); "Long hours and work to take home and do outside or work during initial 8 work training." ((in 78 reviews)); "Sales Managers have their favorite sales reps and executive sales reps." ((in 77 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 , Saint Louis , Los Angeles , Pittsburgh , Phoenix , Irvine , Houston , Boston , Cleveland , Seattle , Portland , Miami , Tampa , Detroit , Brooklyn , Edmond , San Jose , Tulsa , San Antonio , Philadelphia , Charlotte , Nashville

Paycom reviews

3.3

48% would recommend to a friend

(1,492 total reviews)

Chad Richison

48% approve of CEO

46% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.1

Compensation and benefits

3.6

Diversity & inclusion

3.4

Career opportunities

3.0

Culture & values

2.9

Senior management

2.8

Work/Life balance

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4.0

Mar 6, 2025

A lot of potential to grow and learn

Deployment engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good pay, accountability, stability, opportunity for growth

Cons

Fast paced, high pressure, low tolerance for mistakes

Paycom Response

1y

We appreciate your review. At Paycom, our culture is built on driving excellence and innovation, and we believe that our environment fosters growth, learning and success for our team members, clients and stakeholders.

1.0

Mar 6, 2025

Predatory HR Practices

Specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Overtime: Who needs a life outside work? At Paycom, You get the unparalleled thrill of consistently working long hours even on weekends. You can truly become one with your desk. Brand Image Perfection: Marvel at the spectacle of a dedicated social media team working overtime to polish the company’s image, ensuring you never have to face the reality of your daily grind. I am sure some of these positive reviews are made up by them.

Cons

Despite strong performance reviews and handling the workload of multiple colleagues, I was abruptly terminated for vague reasons. no (PiP) performance improvement plan was ever offered. Instead, management over promises a pay increase upon leveling up, without ever finalizing PAF, leaving employees burned out and frustrated. The work-life balance is non-existent: long shifts, weekend work, and an unrealistic workload are the norm. It feels like a systematic strategy to overwork employees until they break, only to be discarded en masse when it suits the company’s agenda. The HR practices are predatory; not only do they delay crucial unemployment claims, but they also seem to prioritize covering up these issues through a dedicated social media team. If you are looking for realistic reviews about working here, Look up Reddit and The Lost Ogle. If you value your professional growth, Personal well-being, and Career stability, please steer clear of Paycom. There are better employers who genuinely respect their employees rather than treating them as expendable assets.

Paycom Response

1y

As a metrics-driven organization, we set clear goals and expectations that reward hard work and high achievement, while also promoting a culture of work-life integration that supports the well-being and success of our employees. Our goal is for every team member to build a long-term career at Paycom, which is why we've established a range of comprehensive training programs and career development resources. We want to assure you that Paycom does not engage in any practices that would compromise or misrepresent our organization. Our reviews reflect the diverse perspectives of our employees, and we're committed to maintaining various channels for individuals to share their experiences. Paycom is committed to upholding the highest standards of integrity and complies with all applicable laws, guidelines and policies when making decisions. Your review does not align with our standards, and we’d like to learn more about your experience working at Paycom. Please utilize our reporting hotline, which can be found here: https://payc.me/governance to discuss your experience further.

3.0

Mar 5, 2025

Great people bad management

Software developer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great pay, benefits, coworkers and amenities

Cons

Awful management at times. Teams and lower management can be great but chaotic and draconian measures from CEO trickles down to stress everyone out and create a hostile work environment.

Paycom Response

1y

As a growing organization, our leadership team is committed to providing clear guidance, support and direction to our employees, especially during times of change. While we’re pleased to see that you enjoyed your team members and our comprehensive benefits, we’d like to learn more about your experience. Please reach out to hrmgmt@paycomonline.com and someone from our team will be in touch.

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