r/Payroll is a subreddit with 36k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and solution requests, and the community frequently discusses payroll, struggling, job search, worst, and hard time, and they frequently recommend/review payroll software, business software, and accounting software.
Subreddit for payroll and HRIS professionals
Popular Themes in r/Payroll
#1
Advice Requests
: "Uk payroll job advice"
12 posts
#2
Solution Requests
: "What’s the best EOR provider for hiring tech/sales talent in China without getting buried in legal headache?"
3 posts
#3
Pain & Anger
: "Employer Accidentally Paid Me ~$80k Paycheck. PLEASE Help/Advise"
3 posts
Popular Topics in r/Payroll
#1
Payroll
11 posts
#2
Struggling
8 posts
#3
Job Search
5 posts
#4
Worst
3 posts
#5
Hard Time
3 posts
#6
Tax Rates
1 post
#7
Global Payroll
1 post
#8
Career
1 post
#9
Certification
1 post
#10
Mistake
1 post
Products Discussed in r/Payroll
Payroll Software
62 reviews
#1
ADP
3.3★ from 10 reviews
#2
Gusto
3.6★ from 8 reviews
#3
Paylocity
3.3★ from 4 reviews
Business Software
25 reviews
#1
ADP
3.3★ from 4 reviews
#2
Gusto
4.3★ from 4 reviews
#3
Paychex
4.0★ from 3 reviews
Accounting Software
2 reviews
#1
Sage Intacct
5.0★ from 1 review
#2
QuickBooks Online
4.0★ from 1 review
Flair Used in r/Payroll
#1
General
: "Payroll System Down on a Friday was Not on My Bingo Card Today"
9 posts
#2
Career
: "Layoffs?"
8 posts
#3
Payroll Platform/HRIS Issues
: "What happens when someone changes their hours after payroll approval?"
2 posts
#4
California
: "Does this make since, is it legal?"
2 posts
#5
Payroll RFP/Recommendations Needed
: "When can I expect my pay?"
2 posts
#6
Florida
: "Can anyone tell me what “pay by exception” means?"
1 post
#7
Canada
: "QC - Receiving extra bonus"
1 post
Member Growth in r/Payroll
Yearly
+18k members(100.1%)
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Last updated: October 26, 2026