Paycom reviews

3.3

49% would recommend to a friend

(4,724 total reviews)
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Chad Richison

47% 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
1.0
Apr 20, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

The pay is good. That’s it. It’s the only reason people stay as long as they do.

Cons

This company will run you into the ground and make it feel normal. The culture is built on pressure, control, and fear—where your value is tied solely to what you produce right now. Not your tenure, not your loyalty, not your growth. Just output. And I can promise you- even that runs out, you can be a top producer and you still will not matter, look deep into LinkedIn and see how many top producers have turned over in just 6 months, and even scarier the last year. You will be expected to sacrifice your time, your energy, and eventually your sense of self just to keep up. Nights, weekends, early mornings—it doesn’t matter. The expectation is that work comes first, always. And no, that extra time isn’t compensated. Being on mandatory trainings on a Saturday morning while leadership tells you “our competitors are out enjoying life, but we’re here grinding” isn’t motivating—it’s a clear reflection of how little your time is respected. The unspoken rule is simple: don’t question anything. The moment you push back—even respectfully—you’re labeled as a problem. There is a very real understanding that if you don’t fall in line, you won’t last. And the most frustrating part? It doesn’t matter how long you’ve been there. 1 year, 5 years, 10+ years—you are completely replaceable. Loyalty is not rewarded. It’s ignored. If you look around—or even check publicly—you’ll notice the pattern: people don’t stay because they feel valued. They stay because the money is just enough to justify putting up with it… until it isn’t.

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Paycom Response
2mo
With your tenure at Paycom, you’re familiar with the standard: Sales is a high expectation role, and success depends on consistent performance over time. The work is demanding, and that’s intentional. For reps who commit, execute and deliver results consistently, the rewards and opportunities are substantial. For further discussion, contact hrmgmt@paycomonline.com.
3.0
Apr 20, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Great team, collaborative environment, autonomy and learning opportunities

Cons

Paycom has restructured significantly over the past year.

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Paycom Response
2mo
We value a collaborative environment where teams learn from one another and take ownership. As our organization evolves, those priorities remain central to how we operate.
1.0
Apr 19, 2026

Beware

Recommend
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Pros

lunches were alright, nice facilities

Cons

no growth opportunities, constant OT

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Paycom Response
2mo
We set clear expectations around workload, and provide meaningful opportunities that support skill building, learning and continued development.
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