Paylocity is a HR & payroll platform tailored to U.S. mid-market companies. It combines payroll, benefits, talent, time & labor, employee experience, and advanced reporting across mobile and web, serving over 39,000 clients across North America .
Paylocity is a Management (HCM) platform offering a unified system for HR, payroll, benefits, time tracking, talent management, and employee engagement. It’s primarily designed for U.S. companies with 50 to 5,000+ employees, offering scalable modules and customizable pricing through a PEPM (per employee per month) model.
| Component | Cost (Approx.) |
| Base fee | $35–$50/month |
| Per employee/month (PEPM) | $22–$32/user |
| Implementation fee | 10–20% of annual contract |
| Add-ons | Custom pricing for LMS, Airbase, integrations |
All-in-one HRIS with payroll, benefits, time, talent & spend
Strong US payroll & tax compliance (on-time tax filings, garnishments)
Excellent employee experience tools (social, recognition)
Scalable per-employee pricing with a consistent rate
Higher cost compared to small-business tools
Implementation costs (10–20% annually) add up
Some mixed reviews on support reliability in 2023, though improving
Lacks an advanced global payroll—US-centric solution
Pricing yet to be updated!
Clients yet to be updated!
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