Is Paylocity a good company to work for?

Paylocity has an overall rating of 3.1 out of 5, based on over 3,294 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 5% over the last 12 months. 46% 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 3.1 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Paylocity. This rating has decreased by 6% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Paylocity?

46% of Paylocity employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Paylocity 3.2 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 (336) , Account Executive (192) , Implementation Consultant (151) , HCM Account Executive (133) , Software Engineer (87) , 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 434 reviews)); "Their benefits are great and there are a lot of perks that come with the job to lunch days to company parties." ((in 277 reviews)); "The remote work is great and the people you work alongside (peers) are 10/10 incredible." ((in 200 reviews)); "A lot of positions give you the opportunity to work from home so the work/life balance is great." ((in 185 reviews)); "Pay is good and competitive Isn’t shy to offer promotion" ((in 134 reviews))

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

"Training is minimal and front loaded when you start." ((in 69 reviews)); "NSS managers are great and way under appreciated but have little to no power when it comes to anything." ((in 64 reviews)); "Coming from another payroll company as an account manager this place is awful." ((in 43 reviews)); "Management and upper management are aware of how many hours above a standard work week are being worked." ((in 28 reviews)); "Base salary is no where near competitive for industry." ((in 24 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 , Tampa , Denver , Raleigh , Austin , Indianapolis , Arlington Heights , Detroit , Philadelphia , Charlotte , San Antonio , Cincinnati , Birmingham , Louisville

Paylocity reviews

3.1

46% would recommend to a friend

(3,238 total reviews)

Toby Williams

47% approve of CEO

40% positive business outlook

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Paylocity has an employee rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars, based on 3,238 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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1.0

Apr 7, 2026

Job security in some roles, but company decline is evident

Id rather not say

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Pros

In certain roles your job is secure because you’ll be spending your days fixing internal errors or mistakes.

Cons

I have worked here a very long time now and the changes that have taken place since we became Paychex 2.0 have tanked the company beyond belief and company stock prices confirm that. Roles that offered work from home options pre covid had those days taken away with the return to office mandate. EAMs are given raise after raise to try to keep people in those roles, but they know less than ever. Expect pay to be below market if you’re not in an EAM role. They are paid more than leads on other teams, even with 1/10 of the tenure of those leads. Csuit used to know employee names. These paychex guys have made it clear that they couldn’t care less.

Paylocity Response

2mo

Thank you for sharing your perspective. The feedback you’ve raised around compensation alignment, role clarity, leadership connection, and workplace expectations highlights areas that are important for us to understand. We recognize that changes in work models, pay structures, and leadership approaches can significantly impact how employees experience their roles day to day. Ensuring consistency, fairness, and clarity across roles and teams remains an important focus as the organization evolves. We encourage you to continue the conversation by connecting with your leader or People Relations Partner for additional support and escalation as needed. Candid feedback like this helps inform ongoing discussions about how we support our teams and strengthen the employee experience. Thank you again for taking the time to share your thoughts.

2.0

Mar 11, 2026

Needs help

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

People are great and only thing that help people get through the day.

Cons

Culture is abysmal since certain leadership has come in place across the entire company. Pay is awful, lack of extra perks and benefits, unclear and random promotions.

Paylocity Response

3mo

Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts. We know that clarity, connection, and feeling supported are key parts of the employee experience. Our Career Architecture tool is designed to provide clear expectations for growth and fair, consistent promotion pathways, and we continue to refine it as roles and teams evolve. We also revisit our benefit offerings each year to ensure they support the needs of our employees, and we always appreciate feedback and recommendations that help inform future updates. We encourage you to continue the conversation with your leader or your People Relations Partner for additional support or to discuss your experience more directly. Thank you again for sharing your experiences.

2.0

Mar 7, 2026

A once great company faltering

Principal software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Challenging work--lots of difficult problems to solve Great co-workers

Cons

Directionless upper management Compensation gets worse every year

Paylocity Response

3mo

Thank you for sharing your experience. The feedback you’ve raised highlights important areas for us to understand. We know that clarity, alignment, and feeling supported in your work all play a meaningful role in the employee experience. Our Career Architecture tool is designed to provide clear expectations for growth and fair, consistent promotion pathways across teams, and we remain focused on strengthening that structure as the organization evolves. We encourage you to connect with your leader or your People Relations Partner for additional support and to continue the conversation. Feedback like this plays a role in ongoing discussions about how we continue strengthening direction, communication, and support for our teams. Thank you again for taking the time to share your thoughts.

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