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 (192) , 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 607 reviews)); "Pay is great and competitive" ((in 366 reviews)); "This company has great culture and I am proud to work for Chad R. It is a fast" ((in 316 reviews)); "Leadership is made up of really great people that you want to do well for." ((in 307 reviews)); "My boss clearly cares and the company offers great training" ((in 181 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 228 reviews)); "Management is poor and does not value its employees" ((in 160 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 80 reviews)); "Sales Managers have their favorite sales reps and executive sales reps." ((in 72 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

2.0

Feb 9, 2026

not very good

Software developer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

team member & manager good, $1 med insurance, $4 lunch, in a relatively chill team so work life balance good

Cons

leadership bad, too many crazy changes & reorgs & layoffs

Paycom Response

5mo

Whether in our software, service or internal operations, Paycom is dedicated to innovation and excellence. As a result, we continually evaluate and refine our processes to align with our mission: delivering world-class client service. During change, we expect our leaders to set clear goals, frameworks and expectations for their teams, and to communicate effectively to ensure success. We’d like to learn more about your experience. Please reach out to our team through hrmgmt@paycomonline.com.

3.0

Feb 8, 2026

Paycom Dev

Software developer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Easy workflow to understand Cool people

Cons

Hard deadlines Boring office Job security

Paycom Response

5mo

By combining talented individuals with a passion for innovation, we've created a unique environment that fosters creativity, expertise and camaraderie. We maintain high expectations, and those paired with our culture of accountability and teamwork, help us drive meaningful and excellent results.

1.0

Feb 8, 2026

Don’t apply, I can’t see them lasting much longer

Software developer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Pay and benefits are above average

Cons

- Cut benefits recently - Work till you drop culture - Fires employees even after you deliver deadlines that require 7 days 10-12 hr work weeks - Not stable business, most likely going to fail soon - No career growth - Metrics don’t matter - Almost nothing happens or gets done by leadership they are very scared of the stock decrease and don’t know what to do

Paycom Response

4mo

Our leadership team takes great care in making decisions that align with our business goals and values, and this thoughtful, metrics-driven approach has enabled us to build an innovative organization with strong success and a relentless drive for excellence. We’d like to learn more about your experience, as it doesn’t accurately reflect our organization’s environment. Our award-winning benefits are a key aspect of our culture, and we're committed to maintaining a comprehensive and competitive package that supports our employees' well-being and success. Please reach out to our team at hrmgmt@paycomonline.com.

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