Is Paylocity a good company to work for?

Paylocity has an overall rating of 3.1 out of 5, based on over 3,295 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 5% over the last 12 months. 46% 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 3.1 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?

46% of Paylocity employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Paylocity 3.2 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 (336) , Account Executive (193) , Implementation Consultant (151) , HCM Account Executive (133) , Software Engineer (87) , 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 444 reviews)); "Their benefits are great and there are a lot of perks that come with the job to lunch days to company parties." ((in 272 reviews)); "The remote work is great and the people you work alongside (peers) are 10/10 incredible." ((in 191 reviews)); "Great work life balance and the ability to work from home." ((in 180 reviews)); "Great pay and company to work with" ((in 145 reviews))

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

"Training is minimal and front loaded when you start." ((in 66 reviews)); "NSS managers are great and way under appreciated but have little to no power when it comes to anything." ((in 64 reviews)); "Coming from another payroll company as an account manager this place is awful." ((in 44 reviews)); "Management and upper management are aware of how many hours above a standard work week are being worked." ((in 27 reviews)); "Base salary is no where near competitive for industry." ((in 25 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 , Tampa , Denver , Raleigh , Austin , Indianapolis , Arlington Heights , Detroit , Philadelphia , Charlotte , San Antonio , Cincinnati , Birmingham , Louisville

Paylocity reviews

3.1

46% would recommend to a friend

(3,239 total reviews)

Toby Williams

47% 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 3,239 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

3.0

Feb 5, 2025

Growth

Account manager

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

Lots of room to grow just be patient, learn the system and try to understand the things they don’t teach you like calculating taxes, with this Information you can surely grow in your career

Cons

Pay not good at first

4.0

Feb 5, 2025

Put in the hard work, get recognized and promoted from inside

Client consultant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good company. Good product. Had a decent manager with a great team. My goal was to promote out of my entry level department. I followed the advice of my manager, got a mentor in the department I wanted to be in and GRINDED! After a year in my dept I was able to promote into a higher paying role. They do promote from within...IF you don't slack off.

Cons

It's definitely a corporate setting. It's an HR software company so everything is really PC. Just don't be a loud mouth blow hard and you'll be fine. The leadership in my department was disorganized at times (but who isn't. It wasn't the end of the world). The biggest con is the pay. Well below market value. But I stuck it out because I was told they hire from within, which they do. So now I'm in a much higher paying role. I'm glad I stuck it out.

Paylocity Response

1y

Thank you for sharing your experience. It’s great to hear how your hard work and dedication led to a well-earned promotion. We’re committed to fostering internal growth, and your story is a great example of that in action. We also appreciate your honesty about the challenges. Your feedback on leadership support and delegation is valuable, and we’re always looking for ways to improve. As for the corporate environment, professionalism is important to us, but we also strive to create an engaging workplace where everyone can be their authentic selves. Thank you for your insights and for being part of Paylocity. Wishing you all the best in your new role!

2.0

Feb 4, 2025

Airbase( part of paylocity review) - Paylocity acquired airbase on sep 2024

National sales representative

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

- amazing enablement team - product is stellar - they made amazing promises

Cons

- unrealistic targets with no support/ clarity how to achieve - there are/were no growth opportunities - The founding leadership team was not clear with next growth stage - culture is average but org is very number driven - below average people operations with lot of expectations mismatch

Paylocity Response

1y

Thanks for sharing your experience—we hear you. We're so glad you see the strength of our product and the dedication of our Enablement team. At the same time, we recognize that clear goals, career growth, and a strong, supportive culture are just as important. Your feedback helps us continue evolving to ensure every employee feels empowered and valued. We’re committed to fostering growth, transparency, and alignment so everyone can thrive. If you have specific ideas or additional feedback, we encourage you to share them with your leader or People Relations Partner. Thanks for being part of Paylocity!

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