Stock-Based Compensation for Paychex (PAYX)
Stock-Based Compensation for Paychex (PAYX): headline value $82.80M · YoY +83.0%. Annual and quarterly series, chart, and tables are below.
Headline figure above is from the reporting period ending (reported ). Chart and table below cover the full reported history back to .
PAYX
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Latest period
$82.80M
YoY change
+83.0%
5Y CAGR
+18.7%
Peak year (2025)
$111.80M
Latest annual
$111.80M
Stock-Based Compensation history chart for Paychex (PAYX) from 1990 to 2025
Stock-Based Compensation history table for Paychex (PAYX) from 1990 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Stock-Based Compensation | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $111.80M | +83.0% | ||
| 2024 | $61.10M | -2.4% | ||
| 2023 | $62.60M | +18.6% | ||
| 2022 | $52.80M | +0.6% | ||
| 2021 | $52.50M | +10.8% | ||
| 2020 | $47.40M | +2.6% | ||
| 2019 | $46.20M | +3.6% | ||
| 2018 | $44.60M | +26.0% | ||
| 2017 | $35.40M | +2.3% | ||
| 2016 | $34.60M | +10.2% | ||
| 2015 | $31.40M | +19.4% | ||
| 2014 | $26.30M | +15.4% | ||
| 2013 | $22.80M | -0.4% | ||
| 2012 | $22.90M | -7.7% | ||
| 2011 | $24.80M | -3.0% | ||
| 2010 | $25.58M | -0.5% | ||
| 2009 | $25.71M | — | ||
| 2008 | $0 | — | ||
| 2007 | $0 | — | ||
| 2006 | $0 | — | ||
| 2005 | $0 | — | ||
| 2004 | $0 | — | ||
| 2003 | $0 | — | ||
| 2002 | $0 | — | ||
| 2001 | $0 | — | ||
| 2000 | $0 | — | ||
| 1999 | $0 | — | ||
| 1998 | $0 | — | ||
| 1997 | $0 | — | ||
| 1996 | $0 | — | ||
| 1995 | $0 | — | ||
| 1994 | $0 | — | ||
| 1993 | $0 | — | ||
| 1992 | $0 | — | ||
| 1991 | $0 | — | ||
| 1990 | $0 | — |
Stock-Based Compensation values are taken from Paychex's reported cash flow statements (10-Q quarterly and 10-K annual filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission). Each row shows the period end date and the date the filing was reported; YoY compares each figure to the same period one year earlier. Amounts are in USD as filed.
Analysis
In 2025, Paychex (PAYX) stock-based compensation totalled $111.80M – surged 83.0% year-over-year.
Paychex stock-based compensation compound annual growth for the 2020–2025 (5 years) window is +18.7%, with the latest reading among the more recent periods of the dataset.
The dataset's maximum stock-based compensation sits at $111.80M (2025); the minimum reading of $0 dates to 1990.
Within Industrials, Paychex (PAYX) ranks 4th among 8 peers we track. The peer median for stock-based compensation is $25.00M.
Paychex Stock-Based Compensation by Year
Paychex Stock-Based Compensation 2025: $111.80M
Paychex stock-based compensation in 2025 was $111.80M, surged 83.0% from 2024. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.
Paychex Stock-Based Compensation 2024: $61.10M
Paychex stock-based compensation in 2024 was $61.10M, edged down 2.4% below 2023.
Paychex Stock-Based Compensation 2023: $62.60M
Paychex stock-based compensation in 2023 was $62.60M, grew 18.6% from 2022.
Paychex Stock-Based Compensation 2022: $52.80M
Paychex stock-based compensation in 2022 was $52.80M, edged up 0.6% from 2021.
Paychex Stock-Based Compensation 2021: $52.50M
Paychex stock-based compensation in 2021 was $52.50M.
See more financial history for Paychex (PAYX).
Sector peers — Stock-Based Compensation
Companies in the same sector as Paychex, ranked by their latest stock-based compensation.
| Company | Stock-Based Compensation | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| RTX Corporation (RTX) | $1.09B | Industrials |
| The Boeing Company (BA) | $426.00M | Industrials |
| Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) | $242.00M | Industrials |
| Eaton Corporation plc (ETN) | $50.00M | Industrials |
| GE Aerospace (GE) | $0 | Industrials |
| Union Pacific Corporation (UNP) | $0 | Industrials |
| Deere & Company (DE) | $0 | Industrials |
| Honeywell International Inc. (HON) | $0 | Industrials |
Frequently asked questions
What is Paychex's stock-based compensation?
Latest reported stock-based compensation for Paychex (PAYX) is $82.80M (period ending February 28, 2026).
How has Paychex stock-based compensation changed year-over-year?
Paychex (PAYX) stock-based compensation changed +83.0% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Paychex stock-based compensation?
Paychex (PAYX) stock-based compensation compound annual growth rate is +18.7% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Paychex stock-based compensation hit its highest annual value?
Paychex stock-based compensation reached its highest annual value of $111.80M in 2025.
What was Paychex stock-based compensation in 2024?
Paychex (PAYX) stock-based compensation in 2024 was $61.10M.
What was Paychex stock-based compensation in 2025?
Paychex (PAYX) stock-based compensation in 2025 was $111.80M.
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