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      Paylocity

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      Paylocity reviews

      3.1

      45% would recommend to a friend

      (3,226 total reviews)
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      Toby Williams

      48% approve of CEO

      40% positive business outlook

      Ratings by demographic groups

      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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      3K reviews
      4.0
      Jan 27, 2026

      Paylocity

      Support specialist
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Flexible at home work environment.

      Cons

      High paced, constant changing environment

      4.0
      Jan 26, 2026

      Good company, great people, but with limitations

      Enterprise ae
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Paylocity offers one of the most well-rounded technology platforms in the HCM space, with meaningful innovation driven by real customer feedback. The support organization is strong and compares favorably to other HCM vendors in terms of responsiveness and service quality. The company hires high-caliber talent, and the overall culture is positive, collaborative, and recognition-driven across teams nationwide. Health benefits are competitive, and the compensation plan is thoughtfully structured and attractive.

      Cons

      Leadership does not always demonstrate a strong understanding of regional market differences when setting performance expectations, which can create unrealistic targets. Sales territories are often oversaturated, limiting growth potential and leading many high performers to exit after a few years due to reduced opportunity. As a result, the higher end of the compensation plan can feel increasingly difficult to attain. Sales policies could benefit from clearer structure and stronger ethical guardrails, as certain incentive dynamics may unintentionally reward aggressive or misaligned sales behaviors. Leadership turnover can also feel abrupt at times, creating uncertainty and inconsistency in direction. Additionally, reductions in sales and client engagement budgets have made it more challenging to compete effectively with other vendors and build strong long-term prospect relationships.

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