Terrible Experience - Cult-like - Sales Executive Paycom Employee Review

1.0
27 June 2018
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

High base salary for sales, big opportunity to make a lot of money. (if it's worth sacrificing work-life balance and your sanity.) Good job for someone who can handle a lot of stress (with a lack of appreciation) and is just money focused.

Cons

Paycom has a very cult-like feel. I personally felt unbearable stress. Our manager treated everyone terribly (probably because the manager was also under unbearable stress) and the resources you are given to make it through are extremely limited. Everyone is stretched way too thin. I used to be required to be at the office starting the day at 7:30 - better be there 5 minutes before 7:30 or get reamed out - and would stay until 7:30pm minimum, most days later, except Fridays. Once home at night, I was expected to do additional research on my accounts, practice role-plays and record myself, update my Paycom system, and prepare my drops/mailers for the following day. I would also regularly get calls from my manager past 8pm. On Sunday, you're expected to 'prepare your week' which takes hours. Even though my coworkers and I couldn't believe what we were putting up with, we were all absolutely terrified to say anything about it. Even now, I am afraid to write this review, but it needs to be said. I tried calling HR anonymously, and they refused to give any advice without knowing my full name - felt like they were trying to rat me out so I gave up on that idea. It's absurd to read all of the "Great place to work!" exclamation point reviews. From what I've gathered, many reviews are written while people are in their training class and haven't experienced the work yet. You'll read other reviews on the true cult-like nature of Paycom if you dig through the "Great!!!" ones. Yes, you can make a ton of money, so if that's what you're going for - definitely consider it. But, this job and this management can really break you down. I did well while I was at Paycom and still dreaded/feared every day. I couldn't wait to get out of there. It feels great to have left it in the past, and yes, you can make as much money elsewhere.

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Paycom Response
7y
While we always understand that the high demands our sales positions entail will not be a good fit for everyone, we would like to learn more of your experience. Hopefully now that you are a former employee, you feel comfortable contacting HR with more details. Please email Chanse Moucka at chanse.moucka@paycomonline.com so we may look into the matter further. We are proud of our reviews and we feel many of our employees are more than happy to leave positive reviews of their own volition to share their great experience at Paycom. We wish you the best.

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5.0
24 Mar 2026
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Pros

The culture is one of the strongest aspects of the company! You’re surrounded by highly driven, intelligent, and motivated individuals who push you to elevate your own performance, all while centering the clients best interests in mind. There is a clear focus on growth—not just professionally, but personally as well. What stands out most is the ability to make a tangible impact. The work we do directly influences our clients’ success, and there are constant opportunities to improve processes, drive efficiency, and deliver meaningful results. If you are someone who wants to contribute ideas, lead initiatives, and see the outcome of your efforts, this is the place to do it! Leadership invests in development, and there are continuous opportunities to learn, mentor others, and refine your skill set. The benefits, compensation, and overall structure support high performance, and the company does a great job recognizing those who deliver results. I highly recommend Paycom as a place of employment.

Cons

The environment is fast-paced and demanding, which can require long hours at times and sometimes frequent travel. However, those hours are purposeful—they directly correlate to the impact you’re making for clients and the success you help drive. For individuals who are motivated by results and thrive in high-performance environments, this becomes more of an opportunity than a drawback.

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Paycom Response
2mo
Working alongside driven, high-performing professionals who take pride in winning and raising the bar is a defining part of who we are. We’re proud that the work our team members do delivers meaningful results for our clients while also driving real impact on their own development. Thanks for sharing your 5-star experience!
2.0
12 June 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Paycom offers very competitive starting pay for the Oklahoma City area. The medical benefit is only $1 for employee only coverage. They also offer something called the Zero Card for medical coverage as well for no cost. Highly recommend using the Zero Card if able to be used. The card can save a significant amount of money. Many of the immediate supervisors and peers you work with are professional. Overall the people are a pleasure to work with.

Cons

There are a lot of changes going on currently. As someone who prefers stability the last two years have been extremely challenging. The workload seems quite excessive as multiple departments have been consolidated. In the last two years I had leaders change about every three months for various reasons. Automation within the company has eliminated many positions this past year. Changes have been made to the medical plans so that several medications are no longer covered. This is extremely unfortunate especially because no one was notified until after open enrollment was completed. One medication for diabetes treatment and weight loss was cut, the company response essentially was "we have a gym, please use it. "

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Paycom Response
1d
Our culture is built on high expectations and requires adaptability as the business evolves. Leaders communicate changes directly and provide the support needed to keep teams aligned. We encourage you to continue sharing your feedback with your leader.
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