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Paylocity(NASDAQ: PCTY) is an award-winning provider of cloud-based HR and payroll software solutions. Founded in 1997 and publicly traded since 2014, Paylocity offers an intuitive, easy-to-use product suite that helps businesses automate and streamline HR and payroll processes, attract and retain talent, and build culture and connection with their employees. Known for its unique culture and consistently recognized as one of the best places to work, Paylocity accompanies its clients on the journey to create great workplaces and help all employees achieve their best. read more
EMPLOYEE
PARTICIPANTS
219
TOTAL
RATINGS
2335

Paylocity Company Culture

Paylocity Culture

This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews
Choice Employer
A+
4.6/5

Top Rated Culture Dimensions

Paylocity CEO

Top 5%Top 5% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Toby Williams Paylocity's CEO
Toby Williams
80 /100

Diversity at Paylocity

Top 25%Top 25% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
B

Diverse employees at Paylocity have rated CEO Rating, Manager, and Work Culture as the highest categories they have scored

Women at Paylocity

Top 10%Top 10% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
A

Women at Paylocity have rated CEO Rating, Perks And Benefits, and Work Culture as the highest categories they have scored

Paylocity eNPS

Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"
Top 20%Top 20% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably

Recommend to a Friend?

26

Paylocity employees are 26% more likely to recommend Paylocity as a great place to work

55%Promoters
16%Passives
29%Detractors

Working at Paylocity

Working at Paylocity is rated highly by 219 employees, across various culture dimensions. Paylocity employees are most satisfied about CEO Rating, Environment, and Happiness categories, putting Paylocity’s culture in the Top 5% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 15% compared to other companies in Chicago. See below in detail how working at Paylocity was rated by employees.

Overall Company Culture at Paylocity

A+

Overall Company Culture at Paylocity is rated A+

Last updated 6 days ago

Top
5%

Paylocity ranks in the Top 5% of other companies on Comparably with 5,001-10,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score

Overall Company Culture Score by Department

This graph details how each department scores their Overall Company Culture

Results from 219 Employees

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Customer Support
93
Customer Support93
Sales
92
Sales92
HR
89
HR89
Engineering
73
Engineering73
Operations
69
Operations69
IT
39
IT39
Design
35
Design35

Paylocity Employee Reviews

Out of 232 Paylocity employee reviews, 87% were positive. The remaining 13% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Paylocity improve their work culture.

87%
13%
Positive Reviews87%
Constructive Feedback13%

Positive Reviews From Paylocity Employees

  • What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?
    That we all want what is best for the consumer but that doesn't translate up the chain of command
  • What did you like most about the interview process?
    it was more a conversation than an interview
  • What do you like best about the leadership team?
    Best I have ever worked with. They listen, answer the fun and hard questions. Very transparent

Constructive Feedback From Paylocity Employees

  • What would you improve about your company's interview process?
    Be more transparent about the job requirements and don't make the expectation of internal advancement when you are just interviewing but already have someone in mind for the position
  • What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?
    Improve quality in their work.
  • What does the leadership team need to get better at?
    Listening to their employee's and focus on developing are existing products then looking to expand into different products and services.

Paylocity Company Information

Paylocity Company Overview

Paylocity(NASDAQ: PCTY) is an award-winning provider of cloud-based HR and payroll software solutions. Founded in 1997 and publicly traded since 2014, Paylocity offers an intuitive, easy-to-use product suite that helps businesses automate and streamline HR and payroll processes, attract and retain talent, and build culture and connection with their employees. Known for its unique culture and consistently recognized as one of the best places to work, Paylocity accompanies its clients on the journey to create great workplaces and help all employees achieve their best.

Paylocity was founded in 1997 and its current CEO is Toby Williams. Since its inception 29 years ago, Paylocity has grown to 6394 employees.

Paylocity Mission, Vision & Values

Paylocity Mission Statement

Don’t just land a job. Launch your future. Our all-in-one software platform gives HR pros a way to easily manage daily tasks in payroll, benefits, talent, and workforce management. But what makes us different is that our technology is backed by a culture that cares. We care about our team members, clients, and partners – because people matter most. And people have always been at the heart of our business. Since our founding in 1997, this is the thing that's stayed the same, from our employees to the millions of users nationwide that access our platform. We pride ourselves on partnering with our clients to build the workplace they and their employees crave. That's us, in a nutshell. It's nice to meet you. Join us as we help our clients solve big problems and shape the future of work. Let's go forward together.

Paylocity Vision Statement

Paylocity offers an intuitive, easy-to-use HR and payroll product suite that helps businesses tackle today’s challenges while moving them toward the promise of tomorrow. Known for its unique culture and consistently recognized as one of the best places to work, Paylocity accompanies its clients on the journey to create great workplaces and help people achieve their best through automation, data-driven insights, and engagement.

Paylocity Values

  • Earn It, Every Day
  • Growth Fuels Opportunity
  • Think Next Generation
  • Live the Reputation
  • Be Unbeatable together

Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility at Paylocity

Our mission is to make a meaningful impact by fostering awareness and understanding among our employees, clients, partners, and the wider HR community. Through collaborative efforts, we aim to create an informed, engaged, and responsible community committed to inspiring positive change.

Promoting environmental responsibility and sustainable practices to ensure a healthier planet for future generations.

PCTY Gives is our corporate philanthropy effort that makes a difference through in-kind donations, grants that support nonprofits nominated by our employees, paid time off to volunteer, charitable contributions through payroll deductions, college scholarships, and more.

Headquarter1400 American Ln
Schaumburg, IL 60173
United States of America
Websitewww.paylocity.com
Founding Date1997
Tel847-463-3200
Company StatusPublic
StockPCTY
Social Sites

Paylocity Competitors

Paylocity competitors include UKG, Paycom, Workday, and ADP. Paylocity ranks 5th in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Paylocity compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.

  1. #1
    UKG's Logo
    UKG
    4.7/5
  2. #2
    Paycom's Logo
    Paycom
    4.9/5
  3. #3
    Workday's Logo
    Workday
    4.8/5
  4. #4
    ADP's Logo
    ADP
    4.9/5
  5. #5
    Paylocity's Logo
    Paylocity
    4.6/5
  • Join us here at Paylocity on our exciting journey toward a better HR future that’s simple, accessible, and human.

Paylocity Employees

Paylocity has 6394 employees. 219 employees at Paylocity have reviewed Paylocity across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was 6 days ago.

Overall, the 219 Paylocity employees give their leadership a grade of A, or Top 10% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.

Employees at Paylocity are pleased with their total compensation at Paylocity, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.

Overall, employees at Paylocity are pleased with their team. 219 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers an A+. The majority believe the meetings at Paylocity are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.

The majority of employees at Paylocity believe the environment at Paylocity is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Paylocity is comfortably fast. About 74% of the employees at Paylocity work 8 hours or less, while 3% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.

Overall, the employees at Paylocity are happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

A Day in the Life
A Day in the Life
Paylocity employees generally work 8.6 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at Paylocity report the work pace is comfortably fast
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
88% of Paylocity employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
Paylocity employees most often take 20-30 paid vacation and sick days each year
Perks & Benefits
A Day in the Life
67% of Paylocity employees report they are happy with their work life balance
Work Life Balance
A Day in the Life
Paylocity employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Every Week
Feedback
A Day in the Life
87% of Paylocity employees call their work environment positive
Environment

Joining Paylocity - Employee Onboarding

The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Paylocity is that the company was very unprepared on their first day. Paylocity employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 50% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.

Paylocity KPIs and OKRs

Employees’ understanding of Paylocity's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 13 Paylocity employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 8 have said yes.

AnswerPercent
Yes62%
No38%
Are your company's goals clear, and are you invested in them?
AnswerPercent
Yes0%
No100%
Are the KPIs/OKRs for your department clear?

Paylocity CEO & Leadership

Paylocity CEO - Toby Williams

Toby Williams Paylocity's CEO
80 /100

Paylocity’s CEO Toby Williams started in this role in 2022. Toby’s approval rate is in the Top 5% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 5% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Chicago. Paylocity’s CEO is highly regarded especially by Hispanic or Latino employees, employees with 1 to 3 Years experience, and employees in the Customer Support department. However, employees with 6 to 10 Years experience, employees in the IT department, and employees with the company for 1 to 2 Years have a less favorable view of the CEO and believe there is room for improvement. Compared to Paylocity’s competitors, Toby Williams ranks right below Paycom CEO Chad Richison. Under Williams’s leadership, Paylocity employee respondents are most happy about their Environment and the company’s Happiness. Office Culture and Professional Development are two areas, according to respondents, where Paylocity could stand to see real improvement.

Paylocity Leadership

The Paylocity Executive Team is rated an “A” and led by CEO Toby Williams, Executive Chairman of the Board Steve Beauchamp, and Chief Financial Officer Ryan Glenn

  • Toby Williams  CEO / President

    Toby Williams CEO / President

    When I came to Paylocity in 2017, I was excited to join an incredible team and culture, and to make an impact for our... read more

  • Steve Beauchamp Executive Chairman of the Board

    A company is only as good as its people. Today, I'm fortunate to work alongside Toby Williams, our President and CEO and... read more

  • Ryan Glenn Chief Financial Officer

    Ryan Glenn serves as the Chief Financial Officer of Paylocity.

  • Holly Fulp Chief Strategy Officer

    Holly Fulp serves as the Chief Strategy Officer of Paylocity.

  • Andy Cappotelli Senior Vice President of Operations

    Andy Cappotelli serves as the Senior Vice President of Operations of Paylocity.

  • Josh Scutt Senior Vice President of Sales

    Josh Scutt serves as the Senior Vice President of Sales of Paylocity.

  • Art Chaisiriwatanasai Chief Information Security Officer

    Art Chaisiriwatanasai serves as the Chief Information Security Officer of Paylocity.

  • Adam Byerley Vice President of Strategy and Corporate Development

    Adam Byerley serves as the Vice President of Strategy and Corporate Development of Paylocity.

  • Stephen Dick Vice President of Infrastructure Engineering

    Stephen Dick serves as the Vice President of Infrastructure Engineering of Paylocity.

Paylocity Salaries

How much does Paylocity pay?

How much do people at Paylocity get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Paylocity is $116,842, or $56 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $113,749, or $54 per hour.

At Paylocity, the highest paid job is a Sales Manager at $250,000 annually and the lowest is an Account Manager at $48,000 annually. Average Paylocity salaries by department include: Finance at $75,293, HR at $112,257, Sales at $116,610, and Operations at $73,324. Half of Paylocity salaries are above $113,749.

111 employees at Paylocity rank their Compensation in the Top 10% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 351 ratings) while 110 employees at Paylocity rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 119 ratings).

Salaries contributed from Paylocity employees include job titles like Principal Engineer, Senior Developer, Developer, and Senior QA. Comparably data has a total of 12 salary records from Paylocity employees.

Last updated months ago.

1st Percentile
$70k
$70k1st Percentile
17th Percentile
$91k
$91k17th Percentile
33rd Percentile
$111k
$111k33rd Percentile
50th Percentile
$163k
$163k50th Percentile
67th Percentile
$215k
$215k67th Percentile
83rd Percentile
$260k
$260k83rd Percentile
100th Percentile
$270k
$270k100th Percentile
$116,842*
Average Compensation
$113,749*
Median Compensation

* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.

Paylocity Salaries by City

Paylocity Salaries by Department

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Diversity & Inclusion at Paylocity

Diverse employees at Paylocity score the company 73/100 across various culture categories, placing Paylocity in the Top 25% of companies on Comparably with 5,001-10,000 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Paylocity across various culture dimensions.

Our mission is to lead the way by fostering a culture of excellence that values and respects all perspectives. We are committed to ensuring that inclusion is at the heart of everything we do. This approach drives innovation and sustainable growth, helping us move forward as a company while inspiring positive change in our industry and community.

Ranked Culture the Highest

Women 95/100
Department - Sales
Men 88/100
Department - Sales
Diverse Employees 96/100
Department - Sales

Ranked Culture the Lowest

Women 61/100
Tenure - 1 to 2 Years
Men 69/100
Tenure - 2 to 5 Years
Diverse Employees 86/100
Department - HR

Paylocity Perks & Benefits

Yes, we’ve got medical, dental, vision, life, disability and a 401(k) match. But what about all the other good stuff? As a Paylocity employee, you get the perks and benefits that put you, your family and your finances first. Join us and you’ll enjoy: • Paid Parental Leave • Adoption Assistance • Milkstork program for moms who travel on business to ship breastmilk and get fully reimbursed • Health Advocacy Services: Concierge health services from Blue Cross & Blue Shield • Health and wellness programs ranging from Naturally Slim to Ovia Health to Hinge Health • Healthy snack options like fresh fruit, hummus, and trail mixes • Discounted Employee Stock Purchasing program • Tuition Reimbursement • SoFi program to consolidate and refinance federal and private student loans • Volunteers In Action program for paid time off to volunteer • Onsite workout facilities and gym membership subsidies • Sparkling and flat flavored water, gourmet coffee drinks, hot chocolate

Health & Wellness

  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Health Insurance
  • Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

  • PTO / Vacation Policy
  • Maternity / Paternity Leave

Financial Benefits

  • 401K / Retirement Plan
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Office Perks

  • Free Food
  • Work From Home Policy
  • Unique Office Space

Paylocity PTO

Paylocity's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 20-30 days off a year. Paid Time Off is Paylocity's most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 50% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. Paylocity's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1000 -$1500 cash value per month.

AnswerPercent
Flex Time0%
Vacation Policy50%
Office Meals0%
401k Contribution0%
Childcare50%
Other than healthcare, which of the following benefits is most important to you?
AnswerPercent
Yes0%
No100%
Does your boss expect you to work when you're on vacation?
AnswerPercent
$2500+/mo25%
$1500 - $2500/mo12%
$1000 -$1500/mo38%
$500 -$1000/mo25%
Less than $500/mo0%
What do you estimate the cash value of your benefits to be? Healthcare, PTO, etc?

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Overview of Candidates Interested in Paylocity on Comparably

Candidates By Department

All Industries
67%
Engineering
17%
IT
8%
Design
8%

Candidates By Location

Chicago
50%
Arlington Heights
8%
Glendale Heights
8%
Deerfield
8%
Boston
8%
Other
17%

Frequently Asked Questions regarding Paylocity

What is Paylocity address?

Paylocity location is at 1400 American Ln

Who is the CEO of Paylocity?

Paylocity CEO is Toby Williams, their score by employees is 80

What is Paylocity eNPS?

The eNPS for Paylocity is 26

What is the salary for Senior Product Manager in Paylocity?

Senior Product Manager average salary in the US is 163k

What are the salaries in the IT in Paylocity?

The average salaries for IT in Paylocity is 67k

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