Paycom reviews

3.3

49% would recommend to a friend

(4,724 total reviews)
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Chad Richison

48% approve of CEO

47% positive business outlook

Paycom has an employee rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars, based on 4,724 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
2.0
Apr 25, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

insurance and meals are cheap

Cons

constant rumours, job is not secure

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Paycom Response
1mo
At Paycom we value clear communication, and long-term success within the organization is driven by performance. We encourage you to discuss your feedback with your leader directly.
5.0
Apr 24, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

One of the biggest strengths of working at Paycom is the people. The coworkers and teams you work alongside often create a strong sense of community and are a major reason many employees stay. There is also a lot of pride in the workplace environment, with a well-maintained campus, landscaped grounds, and amenities such as a gym, catered meals, recreational leagues, and outdoor spaces like the park on campus. The company also places a strong emphasis on safety, which helps employees feel safe with gated access and visible on-site security. Professionally, it is a place where you are constantly exposed to growth, innovation, and evolving technology, so there are many opportunities to learn, adapt, and build new skills regardless of department you may end up in.

Cons

The environment can be fast-paced, and expectations are high, which may not be the right fit for everyone and where I see a lot of people struggle. As the company continues to grow and evolve, processes and priorities can shift quickly, so adaptability is important. Communication across departments can sometimes be challenging in a large organization, but that often comes with the scale of a growing company. Advancement opportunities are available, though employees typically need to be proactive, consistent, and willing to take on new challenges to stand out. At the same time, those demands can push employees to discover their potential and grow beyond what they thought possible. It is uncommon to stay in your comfort zone for long periods of time, but that often keeps the work engaging and rewarding.

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Paycom Response
1mo
We couldn’t have said it better ourselves. At Paycom, we create an environment where team members are constantly learning and building new skills. For those who put in the work, meaningful, even life-changing opportunities follow. It’s great to see that reflected in your experience!
2.0
Apr 23, 2026

YIKES

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Pros

Catered lunches, good benefits, decent pay

Cons

Wow. After reading through a superfluous amount of accurate 1-3 star reviews on here, I feel like I should also share the real experience of what Paycom is as of today. If you are looking to work for Paycom then you are looking to work in a company that: has a toxic layoff culture // departments you work with that may be decimated the next day // Constant snap decisions // Different agendas per dept/upper-leader // No employee flexibility // No structure // No future for employees outside of sales, security, and customer service.

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Paycom Response
1mo
Paycom runs on clear structure and defined priorities, and our leadership makes decisions deliberately based on business needs and long-term direction. We appropriately communicate changes and give teams the direction they need to stay aligned. We're a high-performance organization, and success here continues to revolve around achieving excellence and results. For further discussion, contact hrmgmt@paycomonline.com.
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