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 444 reviews)); "Their benefits are great and there are a lot of perks that come with the job to lunch days to company parties." ((in 272 reviews)); "The remote work is great and the people you work alongside (peers) are 10/10 incredible." ((in 191 reviews)); "Great work life balance and the ability to work from home." ((in 180 reviews)); "Great pay and company to work with" ((in 145 reviews))

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

"Training is minimal and front loaded when you start." ((in 66 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 44 reviews)); "Management and upper management are aware of how many hours above a standard work week are being worked." ((in 27 reviews)); "Base salary is no where near competitive for industry." ((in 25 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

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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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3K reviews

1.0

Feb 20, 2025

Promising at First, But Quickly Turned Toxic

Sales executive

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

Decent benefits and a flexible work schedule, though work-life balance was inconsistent.

Cons

When I first started, it felt like an amazing place to work—great team, positive culture, and real growth potential. But after a management change, everything shifted. The environment became toxic, leadership was reactive and unprofessional, and communication fell apart. What was once a supportive workplace turned stressful and unstable. If leadership doesn’t change, I wouldn’t recommend working here.

3.0

Feb 6, 2025

Squeeze Best Employees

Software engineer

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CEO approval

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Pros

Co-Workers are friendly Get to work on challenging problems Transparency with leadership to your hear problems but very little action.

Cons

Nothing makes Paylocity that special anymore. If you are a good engineer you will be expected to give all you can and more. Management wants quality but lacks ability to lead or enforce it. Every manager is looking for their next promotion while status quo is the same. We continue to grow and take more away from our employees. Paylocity is not a leader and is only reactionary while having the “most modern” HCM solution. A lot of internal career opportunities are now overseas, limiting the options for internal movement for US Based Employees

Paylocity Response

1y

Thanks for sharing your experiences! We’re glad you find your coworkers and the challenges here rewarding, and we truly appreciate the effort you put into your work. We also recognize the concerns you’ve raised. Growth brings change, and while we strive to lead in both technology and culture, we know there’s always room to improve. Your feedback on leadership, internal mobility, and employee support is valuable, and we take it seriously. We want Paylocity to be a place where employees feel recognized, supported, and empowered to grow. If you have ideas or specific ways we can improve, we encourage you to share them with your leader or People Relations Partner. We appreciate all you do and remain committed to making Paylocity a great place to work.

1.0

Feb 2, 2025

Dont do it

Business account manager

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CEO approval

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Pros

Work from home is a great plus

Cons

Micromanaging, poor management, doubling metrics every 6 months or so

Paylocity Response

1y

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re glad you appreciated the flexibility of working from home! At Paylocity, we’re always looking for ways to improve, and we take concerns about management and workload seriously. We continuously strive to support our employees with strong leadership, clear expectations, and growth opportunities. We appreciate your time with us and wish you all the best in your next opportunity!

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