Is Paycom a good company to work for as a Software Developer?

Software Developer professionals working at Paycom have rated their employer with 2.6 out of 5 stars in 323 Glassdoor reviews. This is a lower than average score with the overall rating of Paycom employees being 3.3 out of 5 stars. Search open Software Developer Jobs at Paycom now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Software Developer interview questions at Paycom .

Does Paycom pay Software Developer employees well?

Software Developer professionals rate their compensation and benefits at Paycom with 3.9 out of 5 stars based on 323 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is 5% worse than the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about Software Developer salaries at Paycom.

How happy are Software Developer professionals working at Paycom?

23% of Software Developer employees at Paycom would recommend their employer to a friend. This rating has decreased by 55% in the past 12 months. Software Developer professionals have also rated Paycom with a 2.4 rating for work-life-balance, 3.1 rating for diversity and inclusion, 2.1 rating for culture and values and 2.6 rating for career opportunities.

What Paycom locations are top rated by Software Developer employees?

Paycom locations which are top rated by Software Developer employees are Oklahoma City , Dallas and Grapevine . Irving is the lowest rated Paycom location by Software Developer employees.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Paycom?

Software Developer (275) , Sales Representative (250) , Outside Sales Representative (193) , Account Executive (187) , Team Leader (112) , Executive Sales Representative (109) , Specialist (106) , Tax Specialist (75) , Client Relations Representative (63) , New Client Setup Specialist (62) , Sales (58) , Transition Specialist Representative (57) , Benefits Coordinator (51) , Software Developer Intern (51) , Sales Manager (49)

What are the pros of working at Paycom according to real employee reviews?

"Their benefits are great and generous" ((in 586 reviews)); "Pay is great and competitive" ((in 360 reviews)); "This company has great culture and I am proud to work for Chad R. It is a fast" ((in 316 reviews)); "Leadership is made up of really great people that you want to do well for." ((in 300 reviews)); "great training and exposure to real life applicable work scenarios" ((in 179 reviews))

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

"There is no work life balance here at all and almost everyone wants to leave." ((in 233 reviews)); "Management is poor and does not value its employees" ((in 164 reviews)); "You can’t confront or address the bad leadership either." ((in 133 reviews)); "Long hours and work to take home and do outside or work during initial 8 work training." ((in 85 reviews)); "No work from home opportunities" ((in 83 reviews))

Paycom Software Developer reviews

2.6

23% would recommend to a friend

(323 total reviews)

Chad Richison

16% approve of CEO

14% positive business outlook

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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).

Reviews by job title

323 reviews

1.0

Feb 4, 2026

Company is Falling Off

Software developer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

-The people they hire are great -$4 lunches

Cons

-Horrible management -Job security is more uncertain than the stock market -Some legacy files have infinite tech debt -Updated

Paycom Response

4mo

Our leaders are experienced, knowledgeable and dedicated to supporting the success of their teams. Our standard is that they maintain regularly scheduled meetings with team members to ensure that everyone has the opportunity and supportive space to engage in open discussions and receive guidance. We hope you’ve shared this feedback directly with your leader. If not, we encourage you to do so. You can also connect with our team by reaching out to hrmgmt@paycomonline.com.

2.0

Feb 4, 2026

New Grad

Software developer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Incredibly talented developers and Team Leads

Cons

Extremely incompetent management with no vision

Paycom Response

4mo

Our leaders are experienced, tenured professionals who are knowledgeable in their areas of expertise. They possess a deep understanding of our industry and are committed to driving our company's success, operating with strategic vision rooted in our values and mission. If you’d like to discuss more about your experience, please reach out to our team through hrmgmt@paycomonline.com.

1.0

Jan 28, 2026

Toxic Work Culture and Expectations

Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

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

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.

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