Paylocity reviews

3.1

45% would recommend to a friend

(3,227 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 3,227 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
Sep 7, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

-All the benefits that come with working for a large company -Good health insurance -Nice offices -Selling a great product -Good work/life balance -Co-workers are kind

Cons

-Under-resource teams -Recently changed equity policy for the worse -Shuffling departments constantly and make confusing hiring decisions -Micro management from leaders who don't understand what they're managing -Culture that is very deferential to leadership and doesn't encourage questions or new ideas

1.0
Sep 4, 2025

Massive Decline in Culture

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Difficult to think of any since everything that was a benefit was being taken away.

Cons

Low pay, poor leadership direction, revolving door for executive leadership Director and above, lack of support, deteriorating cultural

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Paylocity Response
9mo
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're truly sorry to hear about your experience and the frustrations you felt during your time here. Change can be challenging, and we understand that not all transitions feel positive in the moment. While we recognize that there’s always room for improvement, we remain committed to building a strong culture, supporting our teams, and ensuring that leadership is aligned with our core values and long-term vision. We wish you all the best in your future endeavors.
5.0
Sep 3, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Best in Class product Compensation can be lucrative for those who put in the work Constant innovation Clear company direction President Club and other incentive trips Upward mobility Management that cares The list goes on!

Cons

None - if you want a company that rewards hard work, creates opportunity and is the best HCM in the marketplace than Paylocity is the place for you

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