Is Paycom a good company to work for?

Paycom has an overall rating of 3.3 out of 5, based on over 5,037 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 5% over the last 12 months. 49% 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?

49% 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) , Outside Sales Representative (193) , Account Executive (187) , 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 576 reviews)); "Pay is great and competitive" ((in 386 reviews)); "This company has great culture and I am proud to work for Chad R. It is a fast" ((in 322 reviews)); "Leadership is made up of really great people that you want to do well for." ((in 306 reviews)); "training was great but extensive." ((in 175 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 236 reviews)); "Management is poor and does not value its employees" ((in 163 reviews)); "Long hours and work to take home and do outside or work during initial 8 work training." ((in 80 reviews)); "no work from home AT ALL unless it's to do overtime and overtime only." ((in 79 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?

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Paycom reviews

3.3

49% would recommend to a friend

(1,490 total reviews)

Chad Richison

48% approve of CEO

46% positive business outlook

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1.0

Dec 9, 2025

0 Work-Life Balance

Software developer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Coworkers are amazing $4 lunch Paid bereavement + jury duty Health insurance isn't bad at all

Cons

Unreasonable tasks with unreasonable deadlines Overtime is essentially required with 0 reward All bank and most federal/state holidays are work days Short-term thinking is incentivized Pay and benefits are far too low for the work

Paycom Response

7mo

We understand the importance of work-life integration and strive to create an environment where our team members feel empowered to both manage their workload and prioritize their well-being. In addition to providing on-campus well-being resources, we expect our leaders to foster an environment of open communication and collaboration. This includes discussing feedback and working together to find solutions that will help continue driving success. We strongly encourage you to initiate a conversation with your leader to discuss your experience further.

2.0

Dec 9, 2025

Extreme Micromanaging

Account executive

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great pay if performing well

Cons

Constant fear based managing. Micromanaged every email, phone call, meeting. They do not trust you to do the job on your own. Turnover over 60%

Paycom Response

6mo

Our goal is for our leaders to provide support, clear guidance and direction to their team members while also fostering an environment of autonomy and empowerment. We’d like to discuss your experience further. Please reach out to our team at hrmgmt@paycomonline.com.

2.0

Dec 4, 2025

Only stayed for the pay

Software quality assurance analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

-good coworkers -free soda fountain -$4 lunches -pay was great towards the end -amazing benefits

Cons

-stressed pretty much the entire 3 years I was employed -had to churn out products, even if they weren't complete -too many department wide changes, C-level couldn't decide how to run the company -says they care about the employees but everyone is stressed and scared -they took away ability to advance careers for most QA inside the company -many layoffs

Paycom Response

6mo

At Paycom, we strive for excellence in everything we do, and that includes setting high standards for our workplace, software and service. We recognize the importance of adaptability and resilience in an evolving industry, and we're committed to making intentional decisions that support our organization’s long-term success and employees’ development. We encourage you to connect with our team at hrmgmt@paycomonline.com so that we can discuss your feedback further.

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