Is Paycom a good company to work for?

Paycom has an overall rating of 3.3 out of 5, based on over 5,006 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months. 49% of employees would recommend working at Paycom to a friend and 47% 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?

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, 3.1 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 592 reviews)); "Pay is great and competitive" ((in 365 reviews)); "This company has great culture and I am proud to work for Chad R. It is a fast" ((in 304 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 178 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 230 reviews)); "Management is poor and lacks cohesions" ((in 160 reviews)); "Long hours and work to take home and do outside or work during initial 8 work training." ((in 84 reviews)); "Sales Managers have their favorite sales reps and executive sales reps." ((in 75 reviews)); "No work from home opportunities" ((in 74 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

49% would recommend to a friend

(4,730 total reviews)

Chad Richison

47% approve of CEO

47% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.1

Compensation and benefits

3.6

Diversity & inclusion

3.4

Career opportunities

3.1

Culture & values

2.9

Senior management

2.8

Work/Life balance

Paycom has an employee rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars, based on 4,730 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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Reviews by job title

5K reviews

2.0

Mar 17, 2026

Have You Seen the Movie Titanic?

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good insurance (if you don't have any family) Affordable lunch options

Cons

Rudderless, zombie company in a death spiral of perpetual layoffs Sales positions churn and burn

Paycom Response

3mo

We’re a growing organization in an evolving industry, led by experienced, knowledgeable professionals who regularly assess priorities and make strategic decisions in support of our organization’s success. We’d like to note that your review contains misleading information; we recently conducted a workforce restructuring that impacted only certain back-office roles. Please reach out to our team at hrmgmt@paycomonline.com so that we can discuss your feedback further and learn more about your experience.

3.0

Mar 16, 2026

Decent product with limited resources for exisiting/long term clients

Transition specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

1. Tech field 2. Travel 3. Expense reimbursements 4. Autonomy to lead a project 5. Pay, health insurance, retirement match

Cons

1. Maintaining your exisiting workload while traveling 2. High turnover at the executive leadership level 3. Lack of articulating/getting buy in on the existing mission/vision 4. Several rounds of layoffs have impacted several departments within the company and has put existing employees and clients in a bind with limited support

Paycom Response

3mo

We’re pleased to see that our efforts to create an environment that provides guidance and support, while also allowing autonomy to manage responsibilities, are reflected in your experience. As a performance-driven organization that sets high standards for our team members, we understand that managing workloads can be challenging, and we aim to foster a collaborative, supportive culture where our team members feel empowered to excel. We’d like to note that your review contains misleading information; we recently conducted a workforce restructuring that impacted only certain back-office roles. 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.

4.0

Mar 16, 2026

Account Executive

Account executive

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good pay, incredible training after onboarding.

Cons

Tough work/life balance, very cut throat.

Paycom Response

3mo

We take a great deal of pride in the compensation, training and development we offer, and it’s encouraging to hear that our onboarding and continued learning efforts are making a tangible difference and delivering meaningful value for you. Thank you for taking the time to share your positive experience!

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