Ranked #7 of 27 · Grade C
Paychex PEO: Trust Score 67
Paychex PEO (Paychex (NASDAQ: PAYX), includes Oasis) ranks #7 of 27 PEOs. It loses points on price transparency, contract flexibility, small-business access.
Score breakdown
IRS CPEO certification30/30
ESAC accreditation20/20
Price transparency0/20
Contract flexibility0/10
Small-business access7/10
Coverage10/10
Total 67/100. How each factor is scored.
The record
Price
Quote only Quote only
Pricing model
Quote
IRS CPEO
Yes (Paychex PEO VI and VII, Oasis HR Solutions III)
ESAC
Yes
Minimum
5 employees
Typical client
5–300 employees
Contract
Annual
Coverage
National
Industries served
Professional services, Restaurants and hospitality
What checks out, and what to watch
Verified strengths
- Easy path to and from Paychex Flex payroll
- CPEO and ESAC
Watch-outs
- Quote-only pricing
- Dated interface
- Support quality varies
Ranked nearby
| Rank | PEO | Score | Price | Certification |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Engage PEO | 72 | ~$40–$160/employee/mo | CPEOESAC |
| 6 | TriNet | 72 | ~$80–$150/employee/mo | CPEOESAC |
| 8 | Amplify HR | 54 | ~$100–$180/employee/mo | CPEOESAC: Not confirmed |
| 9 | CoAdvantage | 54 | ~$120–$180/employee/mo | CPEOESAC: Not confirmed |