Is Paycom a good company to work for?

Paycom has an overall rating of 3.3 out of 5, based on over 5,010 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, 3.0 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 583 reviews)); "Pay is great and competitive" ((in 370 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 309 reviews)); "My boss clearly cares and the company offers great training" ((in 170 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 226 reviews)); "Management is poor and lacks cohesions" ((in 158 reviews)); "You can’t confront or address the bad leadership either." ((in 139 reviews)); "No work from home in this day and age." ((in 83 reviews)); "Long hours and work to take home and do outside or work during initial 8 work training." ((in 82 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

(4,734 total reviews)

Chad Richison

47% approve of CEO

47% positive business outlook

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Paycom has an employee rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars, based on 4,734 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).

Reviews by job title

5K reviews

1.0

Feb 5, 2026

High pressure high stress

Software quality assurance analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Pay is pretty good and insurance is 1$

Cons

Impossible deadlines No real metrics No structure

Paycom Response

4mo

We understand that our dynamic environment can be challenging and as an organization with a commitment to delivering excellent results, we understand the importance of clear guidelines and processes to support the success of our team members. We encourage you to initiate a conversation with your leader regarding your feedback so that we can learn more.

1.0

Feb 4, 2026

Company is Falling Off

Software developer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

-The people they hire are great -$4 lunches

Cons

-Horrible management -Job security is more uncertain than the stock market -Some legacy files have infinite tech debt -Updated

Paycom Response

4mo

Our leaders are experienced, knowledgeable and dedicated to supporting the success of their teams. Our standard is that they maintain regularly scheduled meetings with team members to ensure that everyone has the opportunity and supportive space to engage in open discussions and receive guidance. We hope you’ve shared this feedback directly with your leader. If not, we encourage you to do so. You can also connect with our team by reaching out to hrmgmt@paycomonline.com.

2.0

Feb 4, 2026

No work-life balance

Account manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good base and commission structure

Cons

Leverage base and commission to force you into a decision to dedicate all your time to company or get fired. Constant travel and care more about meeting KPIs than revenue.

Paycom Response

4mo

We’d like to learn more about your experience. As an organization with a culture built on a foundation of high performance, we strive to create an environment where our team members have adequate resources, training and leadership to not only succeed but to excel. We strongly encourage you to initiate a conversation with your leader to discuss your experience further.

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