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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2.0
Jan 7, 2026

Caution Needed

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Pros

The offered me an 'ok' hourly rate. They offer once a week lunch and twice a week breakfast, both usually very basic but its free food. Free Parking in the parking garage and so long as you have it they frequently ok PTO and SICK The coworkers are wonderful 90% of the time. They really know how to find great talent, just not keep it.

Cons

-Extremely high call and email volumes during Nov through Jan. You are helping 50 to 60 people a day, some of which are ongoing. -Your direct management are kind and usually genuine, they dont really decide anything at the end of the day. -It is expected of you to work extensive overtime and cut lunches in order to help clients at all costs. -You will be held accountable to fix other people's mistakes because so many people quit. - Company does not keep its hiring promises if it does not benefit them. -Retention is very bad as Executives are resistant to change that does not benefit them making money, even if it would mean they also retain more clients -'Decisions for betterment of the company' are made at a glacial pace -They do not listen to account manager feedback and will just use what fits their narrative - They have slowly started to strip budget for employee beneficial things like free lunch/breakfast, bonuses (which are almost non existent as an AM), or 'year end thank you packages' which where just stopped all together. - AM2s get 90 to 100 company sets (which can have up to 20 smaller companies per set) they need to be the main manager for, you will also be forced to work in a call queue with completely random callers. Often you will be scrambling to find time for your own clients unless you book your calendar solid with meetings 9am-6PM. Time off the phone is NEVER guaranteed. -You are position locked every promotion. And to get a raise you must take a promotion. Moving to AM2 gets you locked for about 8 months, AM3 is 6 months. Year end freezes any position moves entirely. -Accommodations are lies for WFH, They will try every trick in the book to get you in office including just forcing you. All the work is on laptops. -Empty promises

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Paylocity Response
5mo
Thank you for sharing your feedback! We’re glad to hear you’ve had positive experiences with your team and appreciate the perks we offer. We also recognize your concerns around workload, communication, and career progression, especially during year-end, which is one of the most demanding times in our industry. We deeply value the exceptional support our Account Managers provide to clients and remain committed to improving the employee experience, including finding better ways to support work-life balance. Your input helps us continue to grow, and if you’d like to share more or need escalated support, please connect with your People Relations Partner.
4.0
Jan 7, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Strong emphasis on employee development and growth opportunities. Real client-centric approach with an amazing platform that continues to evolve. Large, dedicated development team focused on continuous improvement. Excellent customer service culture that truly prioritizes client success.

Cons

Recent leadership changes have created some adjustment challenges. Navigating return-to-office (RTO) policies while balancing employee needs is still a work in progress.

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Paylocity Response
5mo
Thank you for sharing this thoughtful feedback. We're glad to hear that our focus on employee development, client success, and continuous improvement has stood out during your time here. We appreciate your perspective on leadership transitions and RTO as we continue to navigate change with our employees top of mind. We appreciate your insight and wish you continued success here at Paylocity!
3.0
Jan 7, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

- good product - good technology -good culture

Cons

- Poor Customer service and implementation - Over saturated market

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