Paychex employees working as Software Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 2.3 out of 5 stars, based on 51 ratings. This is in line with the average of Software Engineer professionals at Paychex worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Software Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $150,766 per year (estimate) and goes up to $370,560 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Software Engineer at Paychex is $150,782 per year or $72 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $235,402 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $120,414 (25th percentile) and $191,313 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 116 salaries submitted by Paychex Software Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Software Engineer professionals typically earn between $58 and $92 per hour.
Software Engineer professionals typically earn between $10,035 and $15,943 monthly.
Developer I with an estimated total pay of $50K - $76K/yr