Paychex offers good opportunities for certain career and job paths, but most advancement is found in Rochester, NY. - Systems Administrator Paychex Employee Review

2.0
Jan 20, 2009
Recommend
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Pros

Good benefits, excelling training and job-related educational material for certain career and job paths

Cons

Salaries are low compared to similar jobs in other companies and fields. Lots of bureaucratic red tape. Low and mid-level leadership at a branch level leaves a lot to be desired. Work environment aspects are stuck in the 1950s, although some progress has been made to update things to the 1990s.

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5.0
Jun 28, 2026
Anonymous employee
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Pros

People and the overall environment is a positive one. If you do your part, definite long term career potential. It’s not easy- but stable, growing. Worth serious consideration for early career looking for sales experience with a great training program. Also good for mid-career consideration if base salary isn’t the primary reason you are in sales.

Cons

Very fast pace that doesn’t suit everyone. If you are looking for easy or just a job to “hang out”, this probably isn’t the right spot for you.

2.0
Jul 11, 2026
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Remote work is a plus. Collaboration from peers is more plus than minus. Documentation of business technology was great for the most part.

Cons

Worse holiday observance company I ever worked for. Pay is low for what is asked. Work/life balance was good until 2025. Mid-level leadership and above is not ideal. I had little guidance when I started so, especially from manager so had to figure things out with help of peers.

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