Is Paycom a good company to work for as a Software Engineer?

Software Engineer professionals working at Paycom have rated their employer with 2.6 out of 5 stars in 321 Glassdoor reviews. This is a lower than average score with the overall rating of Paycom employees being 3.3 out of 5 stars. Search open Software Engineer Jobs at Paycom now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Software Engineer interview questions at Paycom .

Does Paycom pay Software Engineer employees well?

Software Engineer professionals rate their compensation and benefits at Paycom with 3.9 out of 5 stars based on 321 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is 5% worse than the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about Software Engineer salaries at Paycom.

How happy are Software Engineer professionals working at Paycom?

24% of Software Engineer employees at Paycom would recommend their employer to a friend. This rating has decreased by 52% in the past 12 months. Software Engineer professionals have also rated Paycom with a 2.3 rating for work-life-balance, 3.1 rating for diversity and inclusion, 2.1 rating for culture and values and 2.6 rating for career opportunities.

What Paycom locations are top rated by Software Engineer employees?

Oklahoma City is the top rated Paycom location by Software Engineer employees. Dallas is the lowest rated Paycom location by Software Engineer employees.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Paycom?

Software Developer (276) , Sales Representative (250) , Outside Sales Representative (193) , Account Executive (189) , 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))

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Paycom Software Engineer reviews

2.6

24% would recommend to a friend

(321 total reviews)

Chad Richison

17% approve of CEO

15% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.9

Compensation and benefits

3.1

Diversity & inclusion

2.6

Career opportunities

2.3

Work/Life balance

2.1

Culture & values

1.8

Senior management

Software Engineer employees have rated Paycom with 2.6 out of 5 stars, based on 321 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Software Engineer professionals have an average working experience there. Paycom is rated 29% below average by Software Engineer professionals compared to other employers within the Information Technology industry (3.7 stars).

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321 reviews

4.0

May 1, 2026

Great salary, but work culture needs improvement

Software developer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Currently great salary. WLB is very dependent on team

Cons

Work culture is not great

Paycom Response

2mo

We offer competitive compensation and hold high standards across strong, collaborative teams. Your leader is available if you’d like to discuss your feedback further.

4.0

Apr 28, 2026

High pay and benefits, but layoffs and in-person shift

Software developer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- high pay - amazing benefits: $1 healthcare plan/paycheck, $4 lunch meals - codeathons - great and helpful team

Cons

- switched from hybrid in 2024 to in-person in 2025 - layoffs and downsizing; departments that have been there for years were removed - devs assumed more work

Paycom Response

2mo

We're glad to see that our commitment to comprehensive benefits, competitive compensation and a supportive team environment is reflected in your experience.

2.0

Apr 25, 2026

Affordable benefits overshadowed by job insecurity and rumors

Software developer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

insurance and meals are cheap

Cons

constant rumours, job is not secure

Paycom Response

2mo

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.

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