# Paychex Flex

> Paychex Flex - Save Time and Stay Connected

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/net.itx.paychex](https://chrome-stats.com/d/net.itx.paychex)

## Overview

- **ID:** `net.itx.paychex`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Paychex, Inc
- **Category:** BUSINESS
- **Downloads:** 5,187,896
- **Rating:** 4.53 / 5 (77,049 ratings)
- **Version:** 7.77.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-11
- **First published:** 2012-06-10
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 131 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-16
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.itx.paychex)
- **Website:** [http://www.paychex.com/support/paychex-online-mobile/](http://www.paychex.com/support/paychex-online-mobile/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.paychex.com/corporate/security/privacy](https://www.paychex.com/corporate/security/privacy)

## Description

**Paychex Flex** is a secure app designed for registered Paychex Flex users, offering seamless access to critical payroll and benefits features. Employers can submit payroll on the go, review reports, manage employee details, and oversee retirement plans and health benefits all in one place. Employees enjoy easy access to check stubs, W2s, retirement accounts, and insurance information, with the ability to update contributions and view balances.

With authentication via Touch ID and Face ID, Paychex Flex ensures secure connections for both employers and employees. The app streamlines payroll submission and benefits management, enhancing productivity and keeping everyone connected regardless of location.

## Rankings

- #23,607 — Overall
- #45 — Business (Free)

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `net.itx.paychex.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Overall, Paychex Flex is usable for basic payroll tasks and offers convenient mobile access to pay stubs, taxes, and PTO with a straightforward layout. However, users repeatedly encounter serious issues: login friction (text verification, remember device), updates that break features, burdensome security questions, and confusing navigation (clock in/out hidden). Customer support is often unhelpful. These recurring problems overshadow the app, making reliability the main concern.

### Pros

- Convenient mobile access to pay stubs, taxes, and PTO.
- Layout is straightforward and user-friendly after getting used to it.
- Useful for basic payroll and time-tracking needs.
- Helps users view payroll data in one place.
- Generally gets the job done for basic tasks.

### Cons

- Login friction: frequent text verification codes even with 'remember this device'.
- Forced updates that break features or reduce usability.
- Excessive security questions and login loops during setup/login.
- Navigation issues: clock in/out buried under More options and not on the main page.
- Poor customer support / hard to reach help; AI chat loops and unresponsive lines.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/net.itx.paychex)