Paycom Software Developer reviews

2.6

23% would recommend to a friend

(323 total reviews)
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Chad Richison

16% approve of CEO

14% positive business outlook

Software Developer employees have rated Paycom with 2.6 out of 5 stars, based on 323 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Software Developer professionals have an average working experience there. Paycom is rated 29% below average by Software Developer professionals compared to other employers within the Information Technology industry (3.7 stars).

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323 reviews
1.0
Mar 5, 2026
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Pros

Known as one of the highest-paying pure tech companies in the state. Benefits are incredible, and they perks are cool. Software engineers: ~$100k+ Senior developers/architects: $120k–$150k+

Cons

Working at Paycom can be really frustrating, and honestly it feels like the company expects way too much out of employees. The workload is constant and the pressure to hit metrics never really stops, which makes it feel like you’re always being watched and judged on performance. Management tends to micromanage a lot of things, so it doesn’t feel like there’s much trust in employees to just do their jobs. The hours can get long, and it’s tough to maintain any real work-life balance because the expectations keep piling up. On top of that, it sometimes feels like job security depends entirely on whether you’re hitting numbers at that exact moment, which creates a stressful environment where people worry about being replaced or let go. While the pay might be decent compared to other companies in Oklahoma, the stress and pressure can make it hard to feel like it’s worth it, and it’s one of the reasons a lot of people don’t stay here long. Thats if they have the choice to stay...

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Paycom Response
3mo
We recognize that managing expectations, metrics and day to day responsibilities can be challenging to navigate. Leaders are responsible for providing clarity around priorities, ensuring teams have the tools and resources needed to do their work effectively, and balancing oversight with the ability for individuals to operate with autonomy and ownership in their roles. Our goal is to maintain an environment where expectations are well defined, performance is evaluated consistently and teams are equipped to meet those expectations without unnecessary friction. We continue to focus on alignment between leadership and teams to support sustainable performance within our high-accountability workplace. We strongly encourage you to initiate a conversation with your leader and discuss your feedback.
1.0
Mar 2, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Great team members and team lead.

Cons

Everything else you can imagine.

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Paycom Response
4mo
Your review does not provide specific details about your employee experience, and we’d like to learn more so we can better understand your concerns. Please reach out to our team directly at hrmgmt@paycomonline.com.
3.0
Mar 1, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Pay is good for early career

Cons

Constant fear of layoffs or firings

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Paycom Response
4mo
As an organization, we remain focused on driving innovation, success and exceptional results. Our commitment to excellence and performance-driven culture foster accountability and dedication as well as development and opportunities. We recognize that this approach requires adaptability and resilience, and we strive to maintain clear standards and accountability as the organization continues to evolve. If you’d like to speak about your experience further, please reach out to our team at hrmgmt@paycomonline.com.
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