Is Paylocity a good company to work for?

Paylocity has an overall rating of 3.1 out of 5, based on over 3,299 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 6% over the last 12 months. 45% of employees would recommend working at Paylocity to a friend and 39% 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 7% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Paylocity?

45% 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 (338) , 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 436 reviews)); "Their benefits are great and there are a lot of perks that come with the job to lunch days to company parties." ((in 270 reviews)); "The remote work is great and the people you work alongside (peers) are 10/10 incredible." ((in 200 reviews)); "A lot of positions give you the opportunity to work from home so the work/life balance is great." ((in 174 reviews)); "Great pay and company to work with" ((in 142 reviews))

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

"Training is minimal and front loaded when you start." ((in 71 reviews)); "I had 1 bad manager that made a negative impact on my career there." ((in 61 reviews)); "Coming from another payroll company as an account manager this place is awful." ((in 40 reviews)); "Management and upper management are aware of how many hours above a standard work week are being worked." ((in 28 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

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Paylocity reviews

3.1

45% would recommend to a friend

(3,243 total reviews)

Toby Williams

46% approve of CEO

39% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.7

Diversity & inclusion

3.2

Work/Life balance

3.1

Culture & values

3.1

Compensation and benefits

3.0

Career opportunities

2.7

Senior management

Paylocity has an employee rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars, based on 3,243 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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Reviews by job title

3K reviews

4.0

Nov 21, 2024

Culture

Hcm account executive

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great company culture and team work. Everyone across the company is willing to help out and be a resource.

Cons

Fully remote sales role. If looking for connection with colleagues that is hard depending on where you are located.

Paylocity Response

Thank you for your review! We’re so glad to hear you value the teamwork and supportive culture that makes Paylocity special. To help stay connected in a remote role, we encourage you to explore our calendar of events for virtual and local happenings and consider joining an ERG to build even stronger connections. We’re glad to have you on the team!

2.0

Nov 20, 2024

Mixed

Product manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Care about employees at lower levels

Cons

Management style is broken. Upper levels constantly change

5.0

Nov 20, 2024

Best Team Ever

Hr program manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I have had over 20 years of corporate experience, and this is the closest thing to my ideal company and team as I have ever had. The cross-functional collaboration and partnership is evident. PCTY exudes a People First Culture that lives and breathes on the HR Team.

Cons

PCTY is a little behind in structure, process and strategic alignment across the organization. However, there is awareness and there are initiatives designed to improve in these areas.

Paylocity Response

Thank you for your thoughtful review! We're thrilled to hear that our people first culture and collaborative environment align with your ideal workplace. We appreciate your feedback on structure and strategic alignment—continuous improvement is a priority, and we’re actively working on these areas. Your advice about trust and recognition is invaluable, and we’re committed to empowering our employees. Thank you for being part of what makes Paylocity a great place to work!

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