Is Paylocity a good company to work for?

Paylocity has an overall rating of 3.1 out of 5, based on over 3,276 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 7% over the last 12 months. 45% of employees would recommend working at Paylocity to a friend and 40% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Paylocity have been left by employees working as District Manager , Senior District Manager and Sales Director .

Does Paylocity pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Paylocity employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.2 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Paylocity. This rating has decreased by 7% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Paylocity?

45% of Paylocity employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Paylocity 3.3 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.1 for culture and values and 3.0 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Paylocity?

Account Manager (335) , Account Executive (191) , Implementation Consultant (149) , HCM Account Executive (132) , Software Engineer (86) , Sales (55) , National Sales Support (54) , Senior Software Engineer (43) , Enterprise Account Executive (34) , Manager (32) , Executive Account Manager (30) , Director of Sales (28) , HCM Consultant (27) , Solutions Consultant (26) , Sales Representative (25)

What are the pros of working at Paylocity according to real employee reviews?

"The culture here is great with so many different ways to pursue personal philanthropic passions." ((in 441 reviews)); "Their benefits are great and there are a lot of perks that come with the job to lunch days to company parties." ((in 262 reviews)); "The remote work is great and the people you work alongside (peers) are 10/10 incredible." ((in 186 reviews)); "A lot of positions give you the opportunity to work from home so the work/life balance is great." ((in 178 reviews)); "Challenging but rewarding Great leadership Fully remote and staying that way" ((in 133 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Paylocity according to real employee reviews?

"Training is minimal and front loaded when you start." ((in 67 reviews)); "NSS managers are great and way under appreciated but have little to no power when it comes to anything." ((in 60 reviews)); "Coming from another payroll company as an account manager this place is awful." ((in 44 reviews)); "At times expectations are too high, but upper management is always willing to listen and aid the team." ((in 30 reviews)); "Base salary is no where near competitive for industry." ((in 26 reviews))

What are employees saying about Paylocity layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Paylocity layoffs and their outlook for job security at Paylocity in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Paylocity locations?

Schaumburg , Lake Mary , Arlington Heights , Chicago , Meridian , Boise , Rochester , Phoenix , New York , Atlanta , Los Angeles , Orlando , Dallas , San Francisco , Houston , Remote , Boston , Denver , Tampa , Raleigh , Austin , Indianapolis , Arlington Heights , Detroit , Philadelphia , Charlotte , San Antonio , Cincinnati , Birmingham , Louisville

Paylocity reviews

3.1

45% would recommend to a friend

(3,220 total reviews)

Toby Williams

48% approve of CEO

40% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.7

Diversity & inclusion

3.3

Work/Life balance

3.2

Compensation and benefits

3.1

Culture & values

3.0

Career opportunities

2.7

Senior management

Paylocity has an employee rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars, based on 3,220 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Paylocity 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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3K reviews

2.0

Jul 27, 2025

Steadily going downhill for years now

Engineering manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Pay is OK, work is still pretty varied which makes things interesting. Work/life balance is mostly OK if you are fine with constantly being behind.

Cons

I'm not sure how many more times I can take hearing that leadership has "no faith or confidence in my ability to deliver" when we are, in fact, delivering. Extremely demotivating and at times even offensive. The pay has dropped significantly with reductions to stock awards that lined up with the large drop in stock price - my "total compensation" has reduced by around 30% since the changes, plus they even changed the medical deductions to make that cost more too. I'm frequently required to attempt to lie to my people when benefits drop again, getting talk tracks for trying to make bad things sound good (I frequently end up hearing "well at least we don't do layoffs" a LOT as the only reason for people to not leave - and has been my reason for too long as well). Leadership is quite toxic and starts at the CEO level, constantly changing things like budgeting methodology done in closed-door meetings where I only find out after they are already mad I did it the old way. I could go on and on but it just really isn't the amazing place it used to be.

Paylocity Response

10mo

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. While it’s never easy to hear that someone’s experience didn’t meet expectations, we truly value your honest perspective. At Paylocity, we strive to foster a culture where employees feel supported, informed, and empowered to succeed. We understand how important clear communication and consistent leadership are to that goal, and your feedback reinforces just how vital these elements are. We’re continuously working to improve, and reflections like yours help guide that effort. We encourage you to reach out directly to People Relations Partner or your leader to further share your experience. We remain committed to creating an environment built on integrity, transparency, and respect for all employees.

1.0

Jun 24, 2025

Another knife in the back - bleeding out.

Operations

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

All the pros are gone. Management is stripping everything away.

Cons

After reducing RSU to front line employees by 40% last year, the "leadership" has decided to reduce it by 75% more. If I had to guess, only upper management will qualify anyways.

Paylocity Response

11mo

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. At Paylocity, we’re dedicated to living our values and fostering a workplace where every employee feels heard and supported. We recognize how important it is to feel respected and valued beyond just a role or number. If you haven’t already, we encourage you to continue the conversation with your leader or reach out to your People Relations Partner. Your voice matters, and we want you to know that we’re listening. We truly appreciate you sharing your thoughts.

2.0

Feb 22, 2024

Going downhill after a billion

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Kind coworkers, Decent swag, Made good friends.

Cons

Under market pay with constant workload increases, Culture is dying, Took away many things that made the company great. Throw money at problems rather than the people. Office politics, rude executives. This used to be a great place to work but they did what every major corporation does. Innovation isn't really that great anymore.

Paylocity Response

2y

Thank you for sharing your thoughts. Your experience matters, and we hear your concerns about workload, compensation, culture, and leadership dynamics. We're committed to maintaining a positive work environment and culture for all employees. To further discuss your concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to your manager, HR Business Partner, or People Relations Specialist.

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