Paylocity reviews

3.1

45% would recommend to a friend

(3,226 total reviews)
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Toby Williams

47% approve of CEO

40% positive business outlook

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
2.0
Jan 11, 2026
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Pros

- Paylocity hires incredible people. If you start here, you will meet some of the best coworkers and direct leaders you’ll ever have. - Training is (or at least was when I went through training) very comprehensive. Trainers and coaches are excellent and genuinely invest in making sure you’re as prepared as possible before going live.

Cons

- Last spring, Paylocity mandated a full-time, in-office policy for all Operations roles with no exceptions. This change was extremely unpopular and created significant morale and staffing issues that have never been adequately addressed. - Because the staffing shortage was never resolved, the team was completely unprepared for the busiest time of the year and is now overwhelmed by the workload. - Leadership continues to demand more from account managers to compensate, despite there not being enough staff. The remaining employees are already beyond burned out. - Expectations are contradictory. Account managers are expected to be on calls all day to handle the overwhelming volume of incoming calls, with no time built into the schedule to respond to emails yet they are still expected to keep up with email communication. Overtime is effectively required to manage this, but overtime hours are capped to save costs, creating an impossible situation. - The company heavily micromanages employees’ time using tracking software that monitors activity down to the second. The data is often inaccurate and cannot be corrected, even by management. The system also penalizes employees for working outside their scheduled activities- for example, staying on the line to help a client instead of ending a call to go on break. - The company used to emphasize promoting from within, but hiring practices have shifted toward bringing in external candidates for Lead and Manager roles at lower salaries to reduce costs. As a result, direct leaders will lack critical system knowledge needed to properly mentor their teams or assist clients.

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Paylocity Response
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Thank you for sharing your feedback! We’re glad to hear you had a positive experience with our training program and the incredible coworkers and leaders you worked with. We also hear your concerns about in-office requirements and workload staffing challenges. Year-end is one of the most demanding times in our industry, and we continue to ensure we’re equipped to support both our clients and our teams during this period. We truly appreciate the hard work and dedication of our team members who work directly with clients and value the feedback that helps us improve. If you’d like to share additional feedback or need escalated support, please connect with your People Relations Partner. Thank you for everything you do to support our clients and for taking the time to share your perspective.
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