r/Payroll is a subreddit with 34k members. The most common kinds of discussions are solution requests and advice requests, and the community frequently discusses payroll, software, issues, eor, and struggling, and they frequently recommend/review payroll software, business software, and accounting software.
Subreddit for payroll and HRIS professionals
Popular Themes in r/Payroll
#1
Solution Requests
: "$52k/year on ADP and I can't even get my rep to respond to emails. what are people actually switching to?"
21 posts
#2
Advice Requests
: "What's the most difficult part of working in payroll?"
14 posts
#3
Pain & Anger
: "Workday has destroyed my career and self-worth"
8 posts
#4
Money Talk
: "We "saved" €15k by hiring a contractor instead of an employee. It cost us €120k."
1 post
Popular Topics in r/Payroll
#1
Payroll
: "I've been working in Payroll for 6 years and I'm curious about everyone's salary. Sorry if this is not allowed."
213 posts
#2
Software
: "Looking for payroll Software that is simple to use"
17 posts
#3
Issues
: "How do you audit payroll variances before finalizing payroll?"
15 posts
#4
Eor
: "Anyone else run into issues with employee benefits when using an Eor?"
12 posts
#5
Struggling
8 posts
#6
Adp
: "WARNING: If your job uses Wisely by Adp, get your money off that card IMMEDIATELY. They do not honor legal POAs during family emergencies."
8 posts
#7
Career
: "Considering a Career in Payroll – Looking for Honest Feedback From Payroll Professionals"
7 posts
#8
Job Search
6 posts
#9
Taxes
: "State Taxes rant"
5 posts
#10
Tax
: "Multiple State Tax Requirements - how do you manage?"
5 posts
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
: "EE Wanted US to Refund His Overdraft Fees From His Overspending?"
28 posts
#2
Career
: "Workday has destroyed my career and self-worth"
10 posts
#3
Payroll Platform/HRIS Issues
: "ADP has been "modernizing" for 10 years. My experience is still the same nightmare."
7 posts
#4
Payroll RFP/Recommendations Needed
: "Rippling and Paycom"
6 posts
#5
Humor
: "Congratulations to all my Payroll peers for surviving US tax day. I know (hope) that I'm not the only one that spent most of the day responding with "update your W4", "I can't give tax advice" and "I told you 2 months ago that your W2 was returned and is here waiting for you." Cheers to us! 🥂"
4 posts
#6
Canada
: "It's official"
3 posts
#7
USA - Federal
: "Bessent is a moron"
3 posts
#8
CPP Test
: "Passed the CPP today!!!!"
2 posts
#9
Louisiana
: "Company won’t send check without me paying a fee"
1 post
#10
Pennsylvania
: "Mandating Direct Deposit"
1 post
Member Growth in r/Payroll
Yearly
+22k members(197.3%)
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Last updated: July 2, 2026