Paycom Software Developer reviews

2.5

23% would recommend to a friend

(320 total reviews)
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Chad Richison

16% approve of CEO

14% positive business outlook

Software Developer I employees have rated Paycom with 2.5 out of 5 stars, based on 320 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Software Developer I professionals have an average working experience there. Paycom is rated 32% below average by Software Developer I professionals compared to other employers within the Information Technology industry (3.7 stars).

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320 reviews
1.0
Jan 28, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

They fire everyone -- so you dont have to work with terrible people too long Pay is decent

Cons

They will fire you immediately Pay stops when you get fired Layoffs -- management also laid off Performance doesnt matter in firing

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Paycom Response
4mo
We're proud of the talented and dedicated team we've built here at Paycom. Our commitment to excellence and performance-driven culture foster accountability and dedication as well as development and boundless opportunities. We’ll continue to uphold our standards and expectations, and we're confident that our approach will drive continued growth and success for our organization. If you’d like to discuss your employee experience, we encourage you to initiate a conversation with your leader.
1.0
Jan 27, 2026

Horrible company

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Pros

Very high pay. Seriously, this is honestly the only good thing about working here and it’s what keeps people here

Cons

Extremely toxic culture from the top down. Leaders micromanage relentlessly, goals and metrics change constantly, and there’s a pervasive fear that you’ll be fired at any moment. Many employees describe the environment as toxic and hostile. Insane restructuring. The company constantly restructures teams and processes, making procedures more convoluted rather than actually improving anything, it feels like chaos with no real direction. No real work‑life balance. You’re expected to commit to long hours and hustle culture. Work/life balance nearly doesn’t exist, and time off is basically useless because the work piles up anyway. Micromanagement and rigidity. Mandatory schedules (8–5 with mandatory lunch breaks), badge audits, and managers watching your every move make you feel like you’re back in high school. Performance pressure is brutal. If you don’t hit quota fast (often unrealistically high), you’re out — sometimes within 30 days of starting. It’s sink‑or‑swim with zero compassion. High turnover and layoffs. There are constant firings and layoffs, and people regularly share stories of coworkers being let go suddenly, even close to personal milestones like maternity leave.

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Paycom Response
4mo
At Paycom, we’re continuously adapting to meet the changing needs of our industry, and this commitment to development drives our decisions as we continue to advance. We operate as a high-performing organization with a standard and expectation for excellence. Our culture is built on the principles of innovation, collaboration and empowering our team members to develop and achieve by providing them with the necessary tools, resources and opportunities. While our environment may not be the best fit for everyone, it provides a unique opportunity for talented individuals who thrive in this setting to succeed and make a real, positive impact. We’d like to note that our organizational decisions are made with great care and comply with our company policies, values and applicable laws. We strongly encourage you to share this feedback directly with your leader to discuss your experience further.
1.0
Jan 22, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

good culture, nice people, lots of events

Cons

very hard to reach some people

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Paycom Response
5mo
While we’re pleased to know that you’re enjoying our culture, we’re disappointed to see that you’re not experiencing the collaborative and communicative environment we strive to foster. We’d like to learn more about your experience and encourage you to initiate a conversation with your leader to discuss it further.
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