Employee Count History - Paychex, Inc.
Historical employee count data from SEC filings.
Workforce Trend Analysis
Workforce as of May 31, 2025
19,000
Total Change
+442.86%
Annual Growth Rate
+5.80%
Key Insight
Paychex, Inc. has been growing its workforce by 442.9% over the analyzed period.
Business Implications
The company is showing healthy growth at 5.8% annually, which typically aligns with business expansion. Recent trend shows a deceleration in workforce changes compared to the historical pattern.
Employee Count History
SEC Filing History
| Filing Date | Period | Employee Count | Form Type | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 11, 2025 | May 31, 2025 | 19,000 | 10-K | +15.15% |
| Jul 11, 2024 | May 31, 2024 | 16,500 | 10-K | -0.60% |
| Jul 14, 2023 | May 31, 2023 | 16,600 | 10-K | +3.75% |
| Jul 15, 2022 | May 31, 2022 | 16,000 | 10-K | +6.67% |
| Jul 16, 2021 | May 31, 2021 | 15,000 | 10-K | -5.06% |
| Jul 17, 2020 | May 31, 2020 | 15,800 | 10-K | +1.28% |
| Jul 24, 2019 | May 31, 2019 | 15,600 | 10-K | +9.09% |
| Jul 20, 2018 | May 31, 2018 | 14,300 | 10-K | +4.38% |
| Jul 21, 2017 | May 31, 2017 | 13,700 | 10-K | +1.48% |
| Jul 22, 2016 | May 31, 2016 | 13,500 | 10-K | +3.85% |
| Jul 21, 2015 | May 31, 2015 | 13,000 | 10-K | +2.36% |
| Jul 22, 2014 | May 31, 2014 | 12,700 | 10-K | +2.42% |
| Jul 22, 2013 | May 31, 2013 | 12,400 | 10-K | 0.00% |
| Jul 20, 2012 | May 31, 2012 | 12,400 | 10-K | 0.00% |
| Jul 15, 2011 | May 31, 2011 | 12,400 | 10-K | -0.80% |
| Jul 16, 2010 | May 31, 2010 | 12,500 | 10-K | 0.00% |
| Jul 20, 2009 | May 31, 2009 | 12,500 | 10-K | +2.46% |
| Jul 18, 2008 | May 31, 2008 | 12,200 | 10-K | +4.27% |
| Jul 20, 2007 | May 31, 2007 | 11,700 | 10-K | +7.34% |
| Jul 21, 2006 | May 31, 2006 | 10,900 | 10-K | +9.00% |
| Jul 22, 2005 | May 31, 2005 | 10,000 | 10-K | +6.38% |
| Jul 20, 2004 | May 31, 2004 | 9,400 | 10-K | +6.21% |
| Aug 1, 2003 | May 31, 2003 | 8,850 | 10-K | +19.59% |
| Jul 22, 2002 | May 31, 2002 | 7,400 | 10-K | +5.71% |
| Aug 24, 2001 | May 31, 2001 | 7,000 | 10-K | +18.64% |
| Aug 28, 2000 | May 31, 2000 | 5,900 | 10-K | +7.27% |
| Aug 27, 1999 | May 31, 1999 | 5,500 | 10-K | +13.40% |
| Aug 27, 1998 | May 31, 1998 | 4,850 | 10-K | -6.73% |
| Aug 15, 1997 | May 31, 1997 | 5,200 | 10-K | +31.65% |
| Aug 14, 1996 | May 31, 1996 | 3,950 | 10-K | +12.86% |
| Aug 18, 1995 | May 31, 1995 | 3,500 | 10-K |