Is Paylocity a good company to work for?

Paylocity has an overall rating of 3.1 out of 5, based on over 3,282 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 7% over the last 12 months. 45% 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 3.2 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?

45% of Paylocity employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Paylocity 3.3 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 (335) , Account Executive (191) , Implementation Consultant (151) , HCM Account Executive (133) , Software Engineer (86) , 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 435 reviews)); "Their benefits are great and there are a lot of perks that come with the job to lunch days to company parties." ((in 263 reviews)); "The remote work is great and the people you work alongside (peers) are 10/10 incredible." ((in 196 reviews)); "A lot of positions give you the opportunity to work from home so the work/life balance is great." ((in 180 reviews)); "Pay is good and competitive Isn’t shy to offer promotion" ((in 140 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 60 reviews)); "Coming from another payroll company as an account manager this place is awful." ((in 42 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 26 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 , Denver , Tampa , Raleigh , Austin , Indianapolis , Arlington Heights , Detroit , Philadelphia , Charlotte , San Antonio , Cincinnati , Birmingham , Louisville

Paylocity reviews

3.1

45% would recommend to a friend

(3,226 total reviews)

Toby Williams

48% 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 3,226 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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2.0

Feb 5, 2026

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Pros

Good benefits Many good people to work with

Cons

They've been quick to let people go recently. I've seen people qualify for a SPIF only to be let go before they could take advantage of the pay out. I've seen people at or above plan take a layoff with no option to transfer internally. I used to be really proud of where I work but recently I know that myself and other AEs are running on fear. The culture is dying.

Paylocity Response

4mo

Thank you for sharing your feedback! We appreciate your honesty and want you to know that you are heard. We're glad to know you have had positive experiences with your team members and our benefits. Our culture is extremely important to us, and we want every employee to feel supported and valued. We encourage employees to explore our Job Architecture tool to explore internal career opportunities and job mapping. Feedback like yours helps us understand where we can improve and shapes the overall employee experience across Paylocity. If you would like to share more or continue this conversation, please connect with your leader or your People Relations Partner. Thank you again for your review and for everything you contribute.

4.0

Feb 4, 2026

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Consultant

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Pros

Amazing co workers Team build Co working events

Cons

To many changes. Constant manager and upper management changes.

1.0

Feb 3, 2026

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Enterprise account executive

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

None. There's nothing good about this place anymore.

Cons

EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP. This is the worst group of executives that has ever been amassed to run an organization. Enron had better leadership. I can mainly only speak for sales, and enterprise sales at that, but it is awful and only getting worse. When I started 7 years ago, this place was amazing. Bad executive hire, after bad executive hire has made this place unbearable. Talent is jumping left and right. The current Enterprise leadership actually has everyone missing the regime they replaced, and nobody ever thought that could be possible. Most reps actually dont want to over perform because they don't want these people bailed out, when they are doing nothing to help. Don't believe these 5* reviews. I'm way above plan and not in any danger of a PIP and this place is a toxic, poorly led nightmare. The ego on these leaders as well. The first powerpoint on all hands calls is a photo of them saying " The Best Executive Team in all of HCM".....delusional.

Paylocity Response

4mo

Thank you for sharing your candid perspective. Your feedback reflects frustration with the changes you've experienced over your seven years at Paylocity and understanding that shift in experience is important to us. We recognize that leadership changes and shifts in direction can impact trust and morale. Your comments reinforce the importance of continued listening and meaningful dialogue between leaders and the teams they support. We value open, honest input from all team members. If you're open to continuing the conversation, we encourage you to connect with your HR Business Partner or People Relations Partner, who can provide direct support and ensure feedback is shared through the appropriate channels. Thank you for speaking up and for your contributions over the years. Candid feedback is essential as we continue working to strengthen leadership effectiveness and the overall employee experience.

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