Is Paylocity a good company to work for?

Paylocity has an overall rating of 3.1 out of 5, based on over 3,281 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 6% 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 (151) , HCM Account Executive (133) , 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 436 reviews)); "Their benefits are great and there are a lot of perks that come with the job to lunch days to company parties." ((in 278 reviews)); "The remote work is great and the people you work alongside (peers) are 10/10 incredible." ((in 198 reviews)); "A lot of positions give you the opportunity to work from home so the work/life balance is great." ((in 173 reviews)); "Pay is good and competitive Isn’t shy to offer promotion" ((in 136 reviews))

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

"Training is minimal and front loaded when you start." ((in 65 reviews)); "I had 1 bad manager that made a negative impact on my career there." ((in 63 reviews)); "Coming from another payroll company as an account manager this place is awful." ((in 41 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 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

(3,225 total reviews)

Toby Williams

48% 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 3,225 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

Oct 26, 2023

Unprofessional and Leadership

Operations

Recommend

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Business Outlook

Pros

They were all taken away - no fully remote, and competitive pay is gone.

Cons

Over the past few years, I’ve observed a notable decline in the performance and culture of Paylocity. The root of the problem seems to stem from toxic leadership and leaders who are out of touch with the company’s true needs. Many of them appear to lack the expertise and knowledge to guide the team effectively. Communication has become a significant issue. Instructions are often unclear, and there’s a lack of transparency in expectations. It’s frustrating to be reprimanded for tasks that were never communicated to us in the first place. The constant miscommunication has made it challenging to execute projects efficiently and has created a tense work environment. The potential of Paylocity is immense, but the current state of leadership and communication has hindered our ability to reach that potential. Constructive feedback and open lines of communication are essential for any company to thrive, and I sincerely hope that the leaders recognize this and work towards creating a more inclusive and transparent environment for all employees.

Paylocity Response

2y

Thank you for sharing your valuable feedback about your experiences at Paylocity. We acknowledge your concerns and are committed to addressing them. We understand the importance of clear communication, effective leadership, and transparency in creating a healthy work environment. We value open communication and strongly suggest employees tune in to the weekly PCTY News Digest for enterprise updates along with attending the bi-weekly Inside PCTY Executive Editions. Leaders also have a PCTY News Leader Edition for specific leadership updates and action items. Your suggestion for leadership training and mentorship is noted, and we're dedicated to fostering a more positive and productive work environment. Your feedback is essential in our efforts to create a more inclusive, transparent, and supportive work environment. We recommend reaching out to your HR Business Partner or People Relations to further discuss so that we can best support you. Your input is invaluable as we work towards a better employee experience.

1.0

Sep 8, 2023

Sad what's happening

Client service representative

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The teamwork for me was great.

Cons

I do feel like we were thrown into the fire really fast. But I'm more concerned with the new change in upper leadership. I have kept in contact with my old team. Some of which have made it to management. And in every field it feels the same something towards the top has changed. And for the worst. I used to swear by the company and working for them. But I don't think I can anymore.

Paylocity Response

2y

Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us. Your feedback is important, and we want you to know that at Paylocity, our employees are our top priority. We hear your concerns about the recent changes in leadership and value your perspective. We highly encourage employees to express any concerns with their direct supervisor. Should they have an escalation and need to connect with someone on the HR team confidently - that is also an option as we want to ensure our employees feel supported.

1.0

May 23, 2023

Incompetent, Inconsistent and Unqualified Leaders

Top producer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Benefits Remote Good reputation due to product and sales support Many accolades (success of company's progression)

Cons

DEI practice is inconsistent and irrelevant to internal staff Unqualified 'leaders' to manage staff - zero experience and zero knowledge on how to treat everybody equal New leaders want to change a lot of things but does not think though - unprofessional Leaders practiced favoritism if they are intimidated by you Leaders are reactive and not proactive. They like to give empty promises HR act as puppet and plays favoritism Salary low

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