Key takeaway: Paylocity is a cloud HCM platform competing with Paycor and ADP for mid-market companies (50–5,000 employees). Core HR/payroll starts around $5/employee/month. The recruiting add-on costs approximately $3–$5/employee/month extra. For a 200-person company, expect $9,600–$14,400/year for HR + recruiting combined.
What does Paylocity cost in 2026?
| Module | Per Employee/Month | For 200 Employees |
|---|---|---|
| Core HR/Payroll | ~$5/PEPM | ~$12,000/yr |
| Recruiting add-on | ~$3–5/PEPM | ~$7,200–12,000/yr |
| Combined | ~$8–10/PEPM | ~$19,200–24,000/yr |
Paylocity charges a base platform fee plus per-employee pricing. The recruiting module includes basic ATS functionality with job posting, applicant tracking, and offer management.
What features does the recruiting module include?
- Job posting — distribute to major job boards
- Applicant tracking — basic pipeline management
- Career page — branded careers site
- Offer management — offer letters with e-signatures
- Onboarding — seamless transition from candidate to employee
- Video interviews — built-in video screening
- Text recruiting — SMS-based candidate communication
What are the limitations?
Basic ATS — Paylocity's recruiting is functional but not competitive with dedicated platforms.
Mid-market focus — Not designed for very small or very large organizations.
No AI sourcing — Does not include proactive candidate discovery.
Bundling economics — Recruiting only makes sense if you also use Paylocity for HR/payroll.
How does Paylocity compare to alternatives?
| Feature | Paylocity | Paycor | ADP | Rippling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Core HR | $5/PEPM | $6/PEPM | $4/PEPM | $8/PEPM |
| ATS depth | Basic | Basic | Basic | Basic-medium |
| Video interviews | Included | No | No | No |
| Best for | Mid-market HCM | Mid-market HCM | All sizes | Modern platform |
Paylocity is a solid choice for mid-market companies wanting HR, payroll, and basic recruiting in one platform, with the added bonus of built-in video interviewing.
How does Noon AI complement Paylocity?
Noon AI adds proactive sourcing to Paylocity's basic ATS. Candidates sourced by Noon AI can be tracked through Paylocity and seamlessly onboarded into HR and payroll.
Frequently asked questions
Does Paylocity include an ATS? The ATS is an add-on module, not included in base HR/payroll.
Is Paylocity good for recruiting? Adequate for basic hiring needs. For complex recruiting, a dedicated ATS is recommended.
What size companies use Paylocity? Mid-market companies with 50–5,000 employees.
Does Paylocity have AI sourcing? No, the recruiting module focuses on applicant tracking, not proactive sourcing.
What is Paylocity's contract length? Annual contracts with auto-renewal are standard.