# EDGAR Filing Document

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**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** Paycom Software, Inc.
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001590955
- **STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:** SERVICES-PREPACKAGED SOFTWARE [7372]
- **ORGANIZATION NAME:** 06 Technology
- **EIN:** 800957485
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** DE
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**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 7501 W. MEMORIAL ROAD
- **CITY:** OKLAHOMA CITY
- **STATE:** OK
- **ZIP:** 73142
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** (405) 722-6900

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- **CITY:** OKLAHOMA CITY
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Letter from our Chief Executive Officer

Dear Fellow Stockholders,

In 2025, Paycom significantly advanced its full-solution automation strategy through continued innovation and disciplined capital allocation to deliver differentiated, cloud-based human capital management solutions to our customers. We took intentional action over the past few years to deliver meaningful operational efficiency enhancements and advance our growth goals.

2025 Highlights

We are proud to have delivered strong financial results by exceeding our initial expectations across key metrics through our strategic focus on full-solution automation, client ROI achievement and world-class service. We achieved total revenue of $2.05 billion, a 9% year-over-year increase and 10% year-over-year growth in recurring and other revenue. These strong results demonstrate our ability to scale efficiently while continuing to invest meaningfully in innovation, infrastructure and service. Our financial strength also enabled us to return significant value to our stockholders, including $85 million in dividends and the repurchase of over 1.7 million shares during 2025.

Innovating with Purpose

Innovation remains at the core of our strategy, and we see tremendous opportunity in our AI-powered and automated products, which have positioned Paycom as a leader in transforming how organizations manage their workforces. In 2025, we launched and saw the rapid adoption of IWant<sup>™</sup>, our industry-first command-driven AI engine, which is built directly into our single-database platform.

Our broader investments in AI and automation have been equally transformative, enabling automated processes such as time-off approvals through GONE<sup>®</sup> and reduced payroll processing labor through Beti<sup>®</sup>. Over the past year, we experienced a record number of clients returning to the Paycom platform, underscoring the effectiveness of our products as we grew our client base to approximately 39,200 clients.

Looking Ahead

Our achievements and tremendous progress have been made possible through the dedication and hard work of our talented team members who continue to prioritize client satisfaction as our driving mission. Their commitment to service excellence and operational discipline drives the value we deliver every day.

As we enter 2026, Paycom is focused on operating from a position of strength. We look forward to driving continued efficiency and long-term value.

Thank you for your continued support, investment and confidence in our vision.

Sincerely,

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|  ![LOGO](g44715g01k02.jpg)  | ![LOGO](g44715g01k01.jpg)  |
|  ![LOGO](g44715g01k02.jpg)  | CHAD RICHISON |
|  ![LOGO](g44715g01k02.jpg)  | Chief Executive Officer and<br> Chairman of the Board of Directors<br>|

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Letter from our Lead Independent Director

Dear Fellow Stockholders,

Paycom has taken decisive action over the past year to advance its automation strategy to deliver market-leading innovation to our clients. We are proud to have achieved strong results, including double-digit recurring revenue growth.

Engaged Board Overseeing Strategic Execution

We believe that active refreshment of perspectives begins at the Board level, and we continuously evaluate our composition to ensure we have the right set of qualified and engaged directors whose skills and expertise support robust oversight of Paycom's full-solution automation strategy.

Over the past year, the Board continued its regular practice of engaging with our top stockholders to solicit feedback on our business, governance, compensation and sustainability practices. We value these conversations as stockholder perspectives are an important input in the Board's discussions and strategic oversight. Many of our stockholders expressed appreciation for our continued engagement and the enhancements made to our executive compensation program in the past few years, which were implemented in response to stockholder feedback. We look forward to continuing this important dialogue with our stockholders.

Positioned for Long-Term Growth

As we look ahead to 2026, the Board is optimistic about Paycom's trajectory. The Board's current priorities include maintaining rigorous oversight of enterprise risk management, particularly in areas such as cybersecurity and AI, to promote disciplined and responsible execution as we advance our digital capabilities and solutions.

Stockholder Value

A cornerstone of our commitment to stockholders is returning capital through disciplined and strategic means. In 2025, we returned significant value via our stock repurchase program and quarterly dividends. These actions, combined with our strong financial performance, demonstrate our balanced approach to capital allocation, prioritizing investments in innovation while delivering direct returns to you, our stockholders.

On behalf of the Board of Directors, I am pleased to present our 2026 Proxy Statement and invite you to attend our Annual Meeting of Stockholders. We respectfully request your voting support on the ballot items.

Thank you for your investment and ongoing support of Paycom.

Sincerely,

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| ![LOGO](g44715g02k03.jpg) | ![LOGO](g44715g02k04.jpg) <br>FREDERICK C. PETERS II<br> Lead Independent Director |

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| NOTICE OF<br> 2026 Annual Meeting<br> of Stockholders | ![LOGO](g44715g05h04.jpg) <br>**7501 W. Memorial Road**<br> **Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73142**<br> (405) 722-6900 |

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| DATE AND TIME | LOCATION | RECORD DATE |
| May 4, 2026<br> 11:00 a.m. local time | &nbsp;&nbsp; Gaillardia<br> 5300 Gaillardia Boulevard<br> Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73142 | &nbsp;&nbsp; March 11, 2026 |

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| ITEMS OF BUSINESS | ITEMS OF BUSINESS |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; **Proposal** | &nbsp;&nbsp; **Proposal** | **Board of Directors Recommendation** | **See Page** |
| 1 | To elect two Class I directors, each to serve until the date of the 2029 annual meeting of stockholders and until his or her successor has been duly elected and qualified, or his or her earlier death, resignation or removal; | FOR<br>each director nominee | 28 |
| 2 | To ratify the appointment of Grant Thornton LLP as our independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2026; and | FOR | 31 |
| 3 | To approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of our named executive officers. | FOR | 67 |

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Stockholders will also transact such other business that may properly come before the Annual Meeting or any adjournment or postponement of the Annual Meeting.

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| Voting | Voting |  | Adjournments and Postponements |
| <br> ![LOGO](g44715g55a01.jpg) <br>![LOGO](g44715g53e87.jpg) <br>![LOGO](g44715g05a03.jpg) <br>![LOGO](g44715g55a04.jpg) <br>| <br> ***In person***<br>***Online***<br>***By telephone***<br>***By mail*** | To vote in person, you must attend the Annual Meeting and obtain and submit a ballot. The ballot will be provided at the Annual Meeting.<br>You may vote by proxy online by following the instructions found on the proxy card.<br>You may vote by proxy by calling the toll-free number found on the proxy card.<br>You may vote by proxy by completing, signing, dating and promptly returning the enclosed proxy card in the postage-paid envelope. | Any action on the items of business described above may be considered at the Annual Meeting at the time and on the date specified above or at any time and date to which the Annual Meeting may be properly adjourned or postponed.<br>Stockholder List<br>A complete list of stockholders entitled to vote at the Annual Meeting will be available for inspection at the principal executive offices of the Company during regular business hours for a period of 10 calendar days ending on the day before the Annual Meeting. |

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| IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING THE AVAILABILITY OF PROXY MATERIALS<br> FOR THE ANNUAL MEETING TO BE HELD ON MAY 4, 2026 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; In addition to delivering paper copies of these proxy materials to you by mail, this notice and the accompanying proxy statement, form of proxy and 2025 Annual Report are available at www.proxydocs.com/PAYC. |

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YOUR VOTE IS IMPORTANT. Regardless of whether you plan to attend the Annual Meeting, we urge you to vote your shares as soon as possible. For more information about voting, please refer to "Appendix B – Questions and Answers".

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| By Order of the Board of Directors, |
| <br> ![LOGO](g44715g05h08.jpg)  |

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#### Chad Richison
*Chief Executive Officer and* 

*Chairman of the Board of Directors* 

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

April 2, 2026

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|  **[Voting Roadmap](#toc44715_1)** | 1 |
|  **[2025 Highlights](#toc44715_2)** | 2 |
|  **[Directors and Corporate Governance](#toc44715_3)** | 5 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; [Director Skills, Experience and Background](#toc44715_4) | 6 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; [Board Structure](#toc44715_5) | 13 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; [Board of Directors Independence](#toc44715_6) | 14 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; [Board of Directors Meetings](#toc44715_7) | 14 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; [Director Time Commitments and Overboarding](#toc44715_8) | 15 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; [Executive Sessions of Independent Directors](#toc44715_9) | 15 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; [Committees](#toc44715_10) | 16 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; [Risk Oversight](#toc44715_11) | 19 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; [Board Oversight of Cybersecurity and Automation Risks](#toc44715_12) | 19 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; [Director Nomination Procedures](#toc44715_13) | 20 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; [Director Qualifications](#toc44715_14) | 21 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; [Annual Board and Director Self-Assessment Process](#toc44715_15) | 21 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; [Communications with the Board of Directors](#toc44715_16) | 22 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; [Code of Ethics and Business Conduct](#toc44715_17) | 22 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; [Insider Trading Policy](#toc44715_18) | 22 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; [Director Compensation](#toc44715_19) | 23 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; [Stockholder Engagement](#toc44715_20) | 25 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; [Commitment to Social Responsibility and Environmental Sustainability](#toc44715_21) | 26 |
|  **[Proposal 1: Election of Directors](#toc44715_22)** | 28 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; [Vote Required](#toc44715_23) | 28 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; [Recommendation of the Board of Directors](#toc44715_24) | 28 |
|  **[Audit Committee Matters](#toc44715_25)** | 29 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; [Audit Committee Report](#toc44715_26) | 29 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; [Fees to Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm](#toc44715_27) | 29 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; [Policy on Audit Committee Pre-approval of Audit and Non-audit Services Performed by Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm](#toc44715_28) | 30 |
|  **[Proposal 2: Ratification of the Appointment of Our Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm](#toc44715_29)** | 31 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; [Vote Required](#toc44715_30) | 31 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; [Recommendation of the Board of Directors](#toc44715_31) | 31 |
|  **[Management](#toc44715_32)** | 32 |
|  **[A Message from Our Compensation Committee](#toc44715_33)** | 34 |
|  **[Compensation Discussion and Analysis](#toc44715_34)** | 35 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; [Executive Summary](#toc44715_35) | 35 |

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; [2025 Say-On-Pay and Stockholder Engagement](#toc44715_36) | 37 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; [Compensation Philosophy](#toc44715_37) | 38 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; [Compensation Review and Determination](#toc44715_38) | 39 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; [Cash Compensation](#toc44715_39) | 41 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; [Equity Incentive Compensation](#toc44715_40) | 45 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; [Other Compensation Components and Considerations](#toc44715_41) | 48 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; [Compensation Committee Report](#toc44715_42) | 51 |
|  **[Compensation of Executive Officers](#toc44715_43)** | 52 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; [Summary Compensation Table](#toc44715_44) | 52 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; [2025 Grants of Plan-Based Awards Table](#toc44715_45) | 54 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; [2025 Outstanding Equity Awards at Fiscal Year-End Table](#toc44715_46) | 55 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; [2025 Option Exercises and Stock Vested Table](#toc44715_47) | 56 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; [Employment Agreements and Arrangements](#toc44715_48) | 57 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; [Potential Payments upon Termination or Change in Control](#toc44715_49) | 60 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; [Compensation Risk Assessment](#toc44715_50) | 62 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; [Pay Versus Performance](#toc44715_51) | 63 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; [2025 Pay Ratio Disclosure](#toc44715_52) | 66 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; [Equity Compensation Plan Table](#toc44715_53) | 66 |
|  **[Proposal 3: Advisory Vote to Approve Executive Compensation](#toc44715_54)** | 67 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; [Vote Required](#toc44715_55) | 67 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; [Recommendation of the Board of Directors](#toc44715_56) | 67 |
|  **[Certain Relationships and Related Party Transactions](#toc44715_57)** | 68 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; [Review and Approval or Ratification of Transactions with Related Parties](#toc44715_58) | 68 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; [Transactions with Related Parties](#toc44715_59) | 68 |
|  **[Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management](#toc44715_60)** | 69 |
|  **[Other Matters](#toc44715_61)** | 71 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; [Delinquent Section 16(a) Reports](#toc44715_62) | 71 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; [Submission of Stockholder Proposals and Nominations](#toc44715_63) | 71 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; [Other Business](#toc44715_64) | 71 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; [Financial Statements](#toc44715_65) | 72 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; [Additional Information](#toc44715_66) | 73 |
|  **[Appendix A – Non-GAAP Reconciliations](#toc44715_67)** | A-1 |
|  **[Appendix B – Questions and Answers](#toc44715_68)** | B-1 |

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## PROXY STATEMENT

#### for

#### the Annual Meeting of Stockholders

#### to be held on May 4, 2026
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <br> *Unless the context otherwise requires, (i) references to "Paycom," "we," "us," "our" and the "Company" are to Paycom Software, Inc., a Delaware corporation, and its consolidated subsidiaries, and (ii) references to "stockholders" are to the holders of shares of our common stock, par value $0.01 per share ("Common Stock"), including unvested shares of restricted stock.*<br>

The accompanying proxy is solicited by the Board of Directors (the "Board") on behalf of Paycom Software, Inc., a Delaware corporation, to be voted at the Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the "Annual Meeting") to be held on May 4, 2026, at the time and place and for the purposes set forth in the accompanying Notice of 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the "Notice") and at any adjournment(s) or postponement(s) of the Annual Meeting. This proxy statement and accompanying form of proxy are dated April 2, 2026 and are expected to be first sent or given to stockholders on or about April 2, 2026.

Our principal executive offices are located at, and our mailing address is, 7501 W. Memorial Road, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73142.

## Voting Roadmap
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## 2025 Highlights
Company Overview

We are a leading provider of a comprehensive, cloud-based human capital management ("HCM") solution delivered as Software-as-a-Service ("SaaS"). We provide functionality and data analytics that businesses need to manage the complete employment lifecycle, from recruitment to retirement. Our solution requires virtually no customization and is based on a core system of record maintained in a single database for all HCM functions, including payroll, talent acquisition, talent management, human resources ("HR") management and time and labor management applications. Our user-friendly software allows for easy adoption of our solution by employees, enabling self-management of their HCM activities in the cloud, which reduces the administrative burden on employers and increases employee productivity. Looking ahead, we remain confident in our plan to create stockholder value through our expanding customer base, topline growth and strong profitability margins.

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Board Highlights

The following table provides information about each director currently serving on our Board of Directors, including the director nominees.

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Committed to Robust Governance Practices

Paycom is committed to strong corporate governance, which we believe is key to the success of our business and to advancing stockholder interests. Highlights include the following:

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| <br> INDEPENDENT<br> BOARD | <br> All directors are independent except Mr. Richison, who serves as our Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board. All committees are composed entirely of independent directors, and Mr. Peters serves as Lead Independent Director. | <br> All directors are independent except Mr. Richison, who serves as our Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board. All committees are composed entirely of independent directors, and Mr. Peters serves as Lead Independent Director. |
| <br> ENGAGED<br> DIRECTORS | <br> All directors attended 100% of the Board and applicable committee meetings in 2025.<br>Board orientation and continuing education opportunities support ongoing director development. | <br> All directors attended 100% of the Board and applicable committee meetings in 2025.<br>Board orientation and continuing education opportunities support ongoing director development. |
| <br> REGULAR BOARD<br> SELF-ASSESSMENT | <br> All directors assess the performance of the Board and each committee every year. | <br> All directors assess the performance of the Board and each committee every year. |
| <br> ROBUST BOARD<br> OVERSIGHT | <br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; ![LOGO](g44715g10n01.jpg)  | <br> Risk: Our Board and Audit Committee receive regular updates from management on our enterprise risk management program. |
| <br> ROBUST BOARD<br> OVERSIGHT | <br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; ![LOGO](g44715g10n02.jpg)  | <br> Sustainability: Our Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee maintains oversight of social responsibility and environmental sustainability. |
| <br> ROBUST BOARD<br> OVERSIGHT | <br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; ![LOGO](g44715g10n03.jpg)  | <br> Cybersecurity and Automation: Our Senior Director of Information Technology and Information Security presents quarterly reports to the Audit Committee on our cybersecurity risks and program as well as our automation initiatives. |
| <br> ROBUST BOARD<br> OVERSIGHT | <br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; ![LOGO](g44715g10n04.jpg) <br>| <br> Succession Planning: Our full Board is engaged in managing long-term executive succession planning.<br>|
| <br> STRONG CODE<br> OF ETHICS | <br> We are committed to operating with the highest level of integrity, and maintain a Code of Ethics and Business Conduct that applies to all directors, officers and other employees. | <br> We are committed to operating with the highest level of integrity, and maintain a Code of Ethics and Business Conduct that applies to all directors, officers and other employees. |
| <br> ACCOUNTABLE TO<br> STOCKHOLDERS | <br> We maintain a majority vote standard for uncontested director elections, with a plurality carve-out for contested elections. We hold an annual say-on-pay vote. | <br> We maintain a majority vote standard for uncontested director elections, with a plurality carve-out for contested elections. We hold an annual say-on-pay vote. |
| <br> ROBUST<br> STOCKHOLDER<br> ENGAGEMENT | <br> We engage with our top stockholders throughout the year and solicit their feedback on our compensation, governance and sustainability programs. | <br> We engage with our top stockholders throughout the year and solicit their feedback on our compensation, governance and sustainability programs. |
| <br> ROBUST STOCK<br> OWNERSHIP<br> GUIDELINES  | <br> We maintain robust stock ownership guidelines equivalent to 6x salary for our Chief Executive Officer, 3x salary for other executive officers and 5x cash compensation for non-employee directors. | <br> We maintain robust stock ownership guidelines equivalent to 6x salary for our Chief Executive Officer, 3x salary for other executive officers and 5x cash compensation for non-employee directors. |
| <br> INDEPENDENT<br> COMPENSATION<br> CONSULTANT<br>| <br> The Compensation Committee directly retains an independent compensation consultant that performs no services for the Company other than those for the Compensation Committee. | <br> The Compensation Committee directly retains an independent compensation consultant that performs no services for the Company other than those for the Compensation Committee. |

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## Directors and Corporate Governance
Paycom's business and affairs are managed under the direction of our Board of Directors, which currently consists of six directors. While the Board has historically been comprised of seven or eight directors, the recent resignation of Archana Vemulapalli due to her decision to pursue other professional opportunities has reduced the current membership to six directors. The Board intends to evaluate its size in light of this change. Pursuant to our Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation and our Amended and Restated Bylaws, our Board of Directors is divided into three classes, with the members of the classes serving three-year terms that expire in successive years. The Board of Directors maintains a classified structure in order to foster long-term focus, stability and continuity and protect stockholder value. See "—Board Structure" for additional information. The terms of office of the current members of our Board of Directors are divided as follows:

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| <sub>›</sub> | <br> the term of office for our Class I directors will expire at the Annual Meeting; |
| <sub>›</sub> | <br> the term of office for our Class II directors will expire at the annual meeting of stockholders to be held in 2027; and |
| <sub>›</sub> | <br> the term of office for our Class III directors will expire at the annual meeting of stockholders to be held in 2028. |

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The Board of Directors has nominated Sharen J. Turney and J.C. Watts, Jr. for election as Class I directors (each, a "Director Nominee" and together, the "Director Nominees"), each to serve for a term expiring on the date of the annual meeting of stockholders to be held in 2029 and until his or her successor has been duly elected and qualified or his or her earlier death, resignation or removal. Each Director Nominee currently serves on our Board of Directors.

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### Director Skills, Experience and Background
The biographies of the Director Nominees are as follows:

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| &nbsp;&nbsp; <br>![LOGO](g44715g01a05.jpg) <br> **Sharen J. Turney**<br>**INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR SINCE:** 2021<br>**CLASS:** I<br>**AGE:** 69<br>**COMMITTEES:**<br><sub>›</sub> Compensation<br><sub>›</sub> Nominating and Corporate Governance (Chairperson)<br>**EDUCATION:**<br><sub>›</sub> BA, Business Education, University of Oklahoma | Ms. Turney contributes to the Board her significant senior executive and public company board experience, industry expertise related to high growth and ecommerce companies and growing world-class brands, sales and marketing, risk management and financial reporting. | Ms. Turney contributes to the Board her significant senior executive and public company board experience, industry expertise related to high growth and ecommerce companies and growing world-class brands, sales and marketing, risk management and financial reporting. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; <br>![LOGO](g44715g01a05.jpg) <br> **Sharen J. Turney**<br>**INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR SINCE:** 2021<br>**CLASS:** I<br>**AGE:** 69<br>**COMMITTEES:**<br><sub>›</sub> Compensation<br><sub>›</sub> Nominating and Corporate Governance (Chairperson)<br>**EDUCATION:**<br><sub>›</sub> BA, Business Education, University of Oklahoma | <br> **KEY SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS** | <br> **KEY SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; <br>![LOGO](g44715g01a05.jpg) <br> **Sharen J. Turney**<br>**INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR SINCE:** 2021<br>**CLASS:** I<br>**AGE:** 69<br>**COMMITTEES:**<br><sub>›</sub> Compensation<br><sub>›</sub> Nominating and Corporate Governance (Chairperson)<br>**EDUCATION:**<br><sub>›</sub> BA, Business Education, University of Oklahoma | <br> › | <br> **Senior Leadership** – seasoned executive with extensive payment processing technology knowledge developed over her extensive career in the retail sector; multiple CEO positions at large retailers, including Gloria Jeans, Victoria's Secret and Neiman Marcus Direct, have given her tremendous experience overseeing all aspects of corporate operations, including sales operations, marketing and supply chain, and product development. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; <br>![LOGO](g44715g01a05.jpg) <br> **Sharen J. Turney**<br>**INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR SINCE:** 2021<br>**CLASS:** I<br>**AGE:** 69<br>**COMMITTEES:**<br><sub>›</sub> Compensation<br><sub>›</sub> Nominating and Corporate Governance (Chairperson)<br>**EDUCATION:**<br><sub>›</sub> BA, Business Education, University of Oklahoma | <br> › | <br> **Marketing and Business Development** – gained over three decades of experience launching and growing global brands; served in executive and board leadership roles at high-growth retail companies, where she was responsible for strategic planning and brand development. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; <br>![LOGO](g44715g01a05.jpg) <br> **Sharen J. Turney**<br>**INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR SINCE:** 2021<br>**CLASS:** I<br>**AGE:** 69<br>**COMMITTEES:**<br><sub>›</sub> Compensation<br><sub>›</sub> Nominating and Corporate Governance (Chairperson)<br>**EDUCATION:**<br><sub>›</sub> BA, Business Education, University of Oklahoma | <br> › | <br> **Public Company/Corporate Governance** – acquired during her career serving on multiple publicly traded company boards, including as chair of the compensation committee at Bread Financial Holdings (NYSE: BFH), and various executive leadership roles at large retailers. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; <br>![LOGO](g44715g01a05.jpg) <br> **Sharen J. Turney**<br>**INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR SINCE:** 2021<br>**CLASS:** I<br>**AGE:** 69<br>**COMMITTEES:**<br><sub>›</sub> Compensation<br><sub>›</sub> Nominating and Corporate Governance (Chairperson)<br>**EDUCATION:**<br><sub>›</sub> BA, Business Education, University of Oklahoma | <br> › | <br> **Global Experience** – acquired during her career serving in various executive leadership roles, where her expertise extended to the global retail scale; in addition to global experience gained during her time at Gloria Jeans, she has advised several international brands such as Marks & Spencer (London), Cosmo Lady (China) and Clovia (India). |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; <br>![LOGO](g44715g01a05.jpg) <br> **Sharen J. Turney**<br>**INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR SINCE:** 2021<br>**CLASS:** I<br>**AGE:** 69<br>**COMMITTEES:**<br><sub>›</sub> Compensation<br><sub>›</sub> Nominating and Corporate Governance (Chairperson)<br>**EDUCATION:**<br><sub>›</sub> BA, Business Education, University of Oklahoma | <br> › | <br> **Risk Management** – acquired significant expertise through decades of leadership experience through overseeing complex organization with global presence, including business operations, sourcing, supply chain, and strategic planning.<br>|
| &nbsp;&nbsp; <br>![LOGO](g44715g01a05.jpg) <br> **Sharen J. Turney**<br>**INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR SINCE:** 2021<br>**CLASS:** I<br>**AGE:** 69<br>**COMMITTEES:**<br><sub>›</sub> Compensation<br><sub>›</sub> Nominating and Corporate Governance (Chairperson)<br>**EDUCATION:**<br><sub>›</sub> BA, Business Education, University of Oklahoma | <br> **EXPERIENCE** | <br> **EXPERIENCE** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; <br>![LOGO](g44715g01a05.jpg) <br> **Sharen J. Turney**<br>**INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR SINCE:** 2021<br>**CLASS:** I<br>**AGE:** 69<br>**COMMITTEES:**<br><sub>›</sub> Compensation<br><sub>›</sub> Nominating and Corporate Governance (Chairperson)<br>**EDUCATION:**<br><sub>›</sub> BA, Business Education, University of Oklahoma | **GLORIA JEANS**, an international retailer of fashion apparel, footwear, and accessories | **GLORIA JEANS**, an international retailer of fashion apparel, footwear, and accessories |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; <br>![LOGO](g44715g01a05.jpg) <br> **Sharen J. Turney**<br>**INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR SINCE:** 2021<br>**CLASS:** I<br>**AGE:** 69<br>**COMMITTEES:**<br><sub>›</sub> Compensation<br><sub>›</sub> Nominating and Corporate Governance (Chairperson)<br>**EDUCATION:**<br><sub>›</sub> BA, Business Education, University of Oklahoma | <br> › | <br> Chief Executive Officer (2018-2019) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; <br>![LOGO](g44715g01a05.jpg) <br> **Sharen J. Turney**<br>**INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR SINCE:** 2021<br>**CLASS:** I<br>**AGE:** 69<br>**COMMITTEES:**<br><sub>›</sub> Compensation<br><sub>›</sub> Nominating and Corporate Governance (Chairperson)<br>**EDUCATION:**<br><sub>›</sub> BA, Business Education, University of Oklahoma | <br> **VICTORIA'S SECRET**, a division of L Brands, Inc. | <br> **VICTORIA'S SECRET**, a division of L Brands, Inc. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; <br>![LOGO](g44715g01a05.jpg) <br> **Sharen J. Turney**<br>**INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR SINCE:** 2021<br>**CLASS:** I<br>**AGE:** 69<br>**COMMITTEES:**<br><sub>›</sub> Compensation<br><sub>›</sub> Nominating and Corporate Governance (Chairperson)<br>**EDUCATION:**<br><sub>›</sub> BA, Business Education, University of Oklahoma | <br> › | <br> President and Chief Executive Officer (2006-2016) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; <br>![LOGO](g44715g01a05.jpg) <br> **Sharen J. Turney**<br>**INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR SINCE:** 2021<br>**CLASS:** I<br>**AGE:** 69<br>**COMMITTEES:**<br><sub>›</sub> Compensation<br><sub>›</sub> Nominating and Corporate Governance (Chairperson)<br>**EDUCATION:**<br><sub>›</sub> BA, Business Education, University of Oklahoma | <br> › | <br> President and Chief Executive Officer, Victoria's Secret Direct (2000-2006) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; <br>![LOGO](g44715g01a05.jpg) <br> **Sharen J. Turney**<br>**INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR SINCE:** 2021<br>**CLASS:** I<br>**AGE:** 69<br>**COMMITTEES:**<br><sub>›</sub> Compensation<br><sub>›</sub> Nominating and Corporate Governance (Chairperson)<br>**EDUCATION:**<br><sub>›</sub> BA, Business Education, University of Oklahoma | <br> **NEIMAN MARCUS GROUP**, a luxury retailer (1989-2000) | <br> **NEIMAN MARCUS GROUP**, a luxury retailer (1989-2000) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; <br>![LOGO](g44715g01a05.jpg) <br> **Sharen J. Turney**<br>**INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR SINCE:** 2021<br>**CLASS:** I<br>**AGE:** 69<br>**COMMITTEES:**<br><sub>›</sub> Compensation<br><sub>›</sub> Nominating and Corporate Governance (Chairperson)<br>**EDUCATION:**<br><sub>›</sub> BA, Business Education, University of Oklahoma | <br> › | <br> President and Chief Executive Officer, Neiman Marcus Direct |
|  | <br> ›<br>| <br> Held various executive roles in merchandising, creative production, advertising and public relations<br>|
|  | <br> **OTHER BOARD SERVICE** <br>**BREAD FINANCIAL HOLDINGS, INC.** (NYSE: BFH) (since 2019), chair of compensation committee and member of nominating and governance committee<br>**ACADEMY SPORTS AND OUTDOORS, INC.** (NASDAQ: ASO) (2021-2024), former member of compensation and nominating and governance committees<br>**SYCAMORE PARTNERS MANAGEMENT LP** (2020-2021)<br>**HAPPY SOCKS AB** (2018-2019)<br>**M/I HOMES, INC.** (2011-2018)<br>**FULLBEAUTY BRANDS** (2016-2018)<br>**NATIONWIDE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL, INC.** (2012-2018)<br>**JAY H. BAKER RETAILING INITIATIVE ADVISORY BOARD AT THE WHARTON SCHOOL, UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA** (since 2004)<br>**BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA FOUNDATION** (since 2000) | <br> **OTHER BOARD SERVICE** <br>**BREAD FINANCIAL HOLDINGS, INC.** (NYSE: BFH) (since 2019), chair of compensation committee and member of nominating and governance committee<br>**ACADEMY SPORTS AND OUTDOORS, INC.** (NASDAQ: ASO) (2021-2024), former member of compensation and nominating and governance committees<br>**SYCAMORE PARTNERS MANAGEMENT LP** (2020-2021)<br>**HAPPY SOCKS AB** (2018-2019)<br>**M/I HOMES, INC.** (2011-2018)<br>**FULLBEAUTY BRANDS** (2016-2018)<br>**NATIONWIDE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL, INC.** (2012-2018)<br>**JAY H. BAKER RETAILING INITIATIVE ADVISORY BOARD AT THE WHARTON SCHOOL, UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA** (since 2004)<br>**BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA FOUNDATION** (since 2000) |

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| &nbsp;&nbsp; <br>![LOGO](g44715g01a07.jpg) <br> **J.C.<br>Watts, Jr.**<br>**INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR SINCE:** 2016<br>**CLASS:** I<br>**AGE:** 68<br>**COMMITTEES:**<br><sub>›</sub> Compensation (Chairperson)<br><sub>›</sub> Nominating and Corporate Governance<br>**EDUCATION:**<br><sub>›</sub> BA, Journalism and Public Relations, University of Oklahoma | Mr. Watts contributes to the Board his extensive first-hand knowledge of government relations and the evolving regulatory landscape, public company board experience and senior leadership experience. | Mr. Watts contributes to the Board his extensive first-hand knowledge of government relations and the evolving regulatory landscape, public company board experience and senior leadership experience. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; <br>![LOGO](g44715g01a07.jpg) <br> **J.C.<br>Watts, Jr.**<br>**INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR SINCE:** 2016<br>**CLASS:** I<br>**AGE:** 68<br>**COMMITTEES:**<br><sub>›</sub> Compensation (Chairperson)<br><sub>›</sub> Nominating and Corporate Governance<br>**EDUCATION:**<br><sub>›</sub> BA, Journalism and Public Relations, University of Oklahoma | <br> **KEY SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS** | <br> **KEY SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; <br>![LOGO](g44715g01a07.jpg) <br> **J.C.<br>Watts, Jr.**<br>**INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR SINCE:** 2016<br>**CLASS:** I<br>**AGE:** 68<br>**COMMITTEES:**<br><sub>›</sub> Compensation (Chairperson)<br><sub>›</sub> Nominating and Corporate Governance<br>**EDUCATION:**<br><sub>›</sub> BA, Journalism and Public Relations, University of Oklahoma | <br> › | <br> **Public Company/Corporate Governance** – developed skills through his extensive experience serving on public company boards, including Dillard's, CSX Corporation, ITC Holdings, Clear Channel Communications, Inc. and Terex Corporation. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; <br>![LOGO](g44715g01a07.jpg) <br> **J.C.<br>Watts, Jr.**<br>**INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR SINCE:** 2016<br>**CLASS:** I<br>**AGE:** 68<br>**COMMITTEES:**<br><sub>›</sub> Compensation (Chairperson)<br><sub>›</sub> Nominating and Corporate Governance<br>**EDUCATION:**<br><sub>›</sub> BA, Journalism and Public Relations, University of Oklahoma | <br> › | <br> **Senior Leadership** – experienced professional who served in various leadership roles in the United States House of Representatives; advised several public company boards and has over two decades of experience as Co-Founder and CEO of Watts Partners, a boutique corporate and government affairs consulting firm. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; <br>![LOGO](g44715g01a07.jpg) <br> **J.C.<br>Watts, Jr.**<br>**INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR SINCE:** 2016<br>**CLASS:** I<br>**AGE:** 68<br>**COMMITTEES:**<br><sub>›</sub> Compensation (Chairperson)<br><sub>›</sub> Nominating and Corporate Governance<br>**EDUCATION:**<br><sub>›</sub> BA, Journalism and Public Relations, University of Oklahoma | <br> › | <br> **Marketing/Business Development** – established a prominent consulting firm with a diverse client-base to which he provides strategic focus and program leadership; vast experience advising on business development and public affairs strategies. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; <br>![LOGO](g44715g01a07.jpg) <br> **J.C.<br>Watts, Jr.**<br>**INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR SINCE:** 2016<br>**CLASS:** I<br>**AGE:** 68<br>**COMMITTEES:**<br><sub>›</sub> Compensation (Chairperson)<br><sub>›</sub> Nominating and Corporate Governance<br>**EDUCATION:**<br><sub>›</sub> BA, Journalism and Public Relations, University of Oklahoma | <br> › | <br> **Government Relations/Regulatory** – acquired during his time as an elected official, first on the Oklahoma Corporation Commission and then during his eight years in Congress, where he served on the United States House Committees on Armed Services, Financial Services, and Transportation and Infrastructure.<br>|
| &nbsp;&nbsp; <br>![LOGO](g44715g01a07.jpg) <br> **J.C.<br>Watts, Jr.**<br>**INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR SINCE:** 2016<br>**CLASS:** I<br>**AGE:** 68<br>**COMMITTEES:**<br><sub>›</sub> Compensation (Chairperson)<br><sub>›</sub> Nominating and Corporate Governance<br>**EDUCATION:**<br><sub>›</sub> BA, Journalism and Public Relations, University of Oklahoma | <br> **EXPERIENCE** | <br> **EXPERIENCE** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; <br>![LOGO](g44715g01a07.jpg) <br> **J.C.<br>Watts, Jr.**<br>**INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR SINCE:** 2016<br>**CLASS:** I<br>**AGE:** 68<br>**COMMITTEES:**<br><sub>›</sub> Compensation (Chairperson)<br><sub>›</sub> Nominating and Corporate Governance<br>**EDUCATION:**<br><sub>›</sub> BA, Journalism and Public Relations, University of Oklahoma | **WATTS PARTNERS**, a boutique corporate and government affairs consulting firm | **WATTS PARTNERS**, a boutique corporate and government affairs consulting firm |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; <br>![LOGO](g44715g01a07.jpg) <br> **J.C.<br>Watts, Jr.**<br>**INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR SINCE:** 2016<br>**CLASS:** I<br>**AGE:** 68<br>**COMMITTEES:**<br><sub>›</sub> Compensation (Chairperson)<br><sub>›</sub> Nominating and Corporate Governance<br>**EDUCATION:**<br><sub>›</sub> BA, Journalism and Public Relations, University of Oklahoma | <br> › | <br> Co-Founder, President and Chief Executive Officer (since 2003) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; <br>![LOGO](g44715g01a07.jpg) <br> **J.C.<br>Watts, Jr.**<br>**INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR SINCE:** 2016<br>**CLASS:** I<br>**AGE:** 68<br>**COMMITTEES:**<br><sub>›</sub> Compensation (Chairperson)<br><sub>›</sub> Nominating and Corporate Governance<br>**EDUCATION:**<br><sub>›</sub> BA, Journalism and Public Relations, University of Oklahoma | <br> **THE UNITED STATES HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES**  | <br> **THE UNITED STATES HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES**  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; <br>![LOGO](g44715g01a07.jpg) <br> **J.C.<br>Watts, Jr.**<br>**INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR SINCE:** 2016<br>**CLASS:** I<br>**AGE:** 68<br>**COMMITTEES:**<br><sub>›</sub> Compensation (Chairperson)<br><sub>›</sub> Nominating and Corporate Governance<br>**EDUCATION:**<br><sub>›</sub> BA, Journalism and Public Relations, University of Oklahoma | <br> › | <br> Representative for the State of Oklahoma (1995-2003) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; <br>![LOGO](g44715g01a07.jpg) <br> **J.C.<br>Watts, Jr.**<br>**INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR SINCE:** 2016<br>**CLASS:** I<br>**AGE:** 68<br>**COMMITTEES:**<br><sub>›</sub> Compensation (Chairperson)<br><sub>›</sub> Nominating and Corporate Governance<br>**EDUCATION:**<br><sub>›</sub> BA, Journalism and Public Relations, University of Oklahoma | <br> › | <br> Chairman of the Republican Conference (1999-2003) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; <br>![LOGO](g44715g01a07.jpg) <br> **J.C.<br>Watts, Jr.**<br>**INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR SINCE:** 2016<br>**CLASS:** I<br>**AGE:** 68<br>**COMMITTEES:**<br><sub>›</sub> Compensation (Chairperson)<br><sub>›</sub> Nominating and Corporate Governance<br>**EDUCATION:**<br><sub>›</sub> BA, Journalism and Public Relations, University of Oklahoma | <br> › | <br> Served on the United States House Committees on Armed Services, Financial Services, and Transportation and Infrastructure (1995-2003) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; <br>![LOGO](g44715g01a07.jpg) <br> **J.C.<br>Watts, Jr.**<br>**INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR SINCE:** 2016<br>**CLASS:** I<br>**AGE:** 68<br>**COMMITTEES:**<br><sub>›</sub> Compensation (Chairperson)<br><sub>›</sub> Nominating and Corporate Governance<br>**EDUCATION:**<br><sub>›</sub> BA, Journalism and Public Relations, University of Oklahoma | <br> ›<br>| <br> Sponsored and led the establishment of the Committee on Homeland Security (2002)<br>|
| &nbsp;&nbsp; <br>![LOGO](g44715g01a07.jpg) <br> **J.C.<br>Watts, Jr.**<br>**INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR SINCE:** 2016<br>**CLASS:** I<br>**AGE:** 68<br>**COMMITTEES:**<br><sub>›</sub> Compensation (Chairperson)<br><sub>›</sub> Nominating and Corporate Governance<br>**EDUCATION:**<br><sub>›</sub> BA, Journalism and Public Relations, University of Oklahoma | <br> **OTHER BOARD SERVICE** <br>**DILLARD'S, INC.** (NYSE: DDS) (since 2009; 2003-2008), member of audit committee<br>**CSX CORPORATION** (2011-2014)<br>**ITC HOLDINGS CORP.** (2011-2014)<br>**CLEAR CHANNEL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.** (2003-2007)<br>**TEREX CORPORATION** (2003-2006) | <br> **OTHER BOARD SERVICE** <br>**DILLARD'S, INC.** (NYSE: DDS) (since 2009; 2003-2008), member of audit committee<br>**CSX CORPORATION** (2011-2014)<br>**ITC HOLDINGS CORP.** (2011-2014)<br>**CLEAR CHANNEL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.** (2003-2007)<br>**TEREX CORPORATION** (2003-2006) |

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| &nbsp;&nbsp; <br>![LOGO](g44715g01a01.jpg) <br> **Henry C.<br>Duques**<br>**INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR SINCE:** 2016<br>**CLASS:** III<br>**AGE:** 82<br>**COMMITTEES:**<br><sub>›</sub> Audit<br><sub>›</sub> Nominating and Corporate Governance<br>**EDUCATION:**<br><sub>›</sub> BA, Business Administration, The George Washington University<br><sub>›</sub> MBA, The George Washington University | Mr. Duques contributes to the Board his extensive industry, senior executive and public company board experience, as well as risk management and financial and accounting expertise. | Mr. Duques contributes to the Board his extensive industry, senior executive and public company board experience, as well as risk management and financial and accounting expertise. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; <br>![LOGO](g44715g01a01.jpg) <br> **Henry C.<br>Duques**<br>**INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR SINCE:** 2016<br>**CLASS:** III<br>**AGE:** 82<br>**COMMITTEES:**<br><sub>›</sub> Audit<br><sub>›</sub> Nominating and Corporate Governance<br>**EDUCATION:**<br><sub>›</sub> BA, Business Administration, The George Washington University<br><sub>›</sub> MBA, The George Washington University | <br> **KEY SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS** | <br> **KEY SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; <br>![LOGO](g44715g01a01.jpg) <br> **Henry C.<br>Duques**<br>**INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR SINCE:** 2016<br>**CLASS:** III<br>**AGE:** 82<br>**COMMITTEES:**<br><sub>›</sub> Audit<br><sub>›</sub> Nominating and Corporate Governance<br>**EDUCATION:**<br><sub>›</sub> BA, Business Administration, The George Washington University<br><sub>›</sub> MBA, The George Washington University | <br> › | <br> **Industry** – obtained comprehensive knowledge of payment processing software and technology through his 30-year career in the financial services industry; while at First Data Corporation, helped develop and grow the company into one of the largest processors of point of sale credit card transactions at the time. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; <br>![LOGO](g44715g01a01.jpg) <br> **Henry C.<br>Duques**<br>**INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR SINCE:** 2016<br>**CLASS:** III<br>**AGE:** 82<br>**COMMITTEES:**<br><sub>›</sub> Audit<br><sub>›</sub> Nominating and Corporate Governance<br>**EDUCATION:**<br><sub>›</sub> BA, Business Administration, The George Washington University<br><sub>›</sub> MBA, The George Washington University | <br> › | <br> **Risk Management** – acquired significant expertise through his decades of leadership experience through overseeing complex organizations with global presence, including business operations, enterprise risk management and strategic planning. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; <br>![LOGO](g44715g01a01.jpg) <br> **Henry C.<br>Duques**<br>**INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR SINCE:** 2016<br>**CLASS:** III<br>**AGE:** 82<br>**COMMITTEES:**<br><sub>›</sub> Audit<br><sub>›</sub> Nominating and Corporate Governance<br>**EDUCATION:**<br><sub>›</sub> BA, Business Administration, The George Washington University<br><sub>›</sub> MBA, The George Washington University | <br> › | <br> **Financial and Accounting** – developed proficiency through his career in executive and board leadership roles at financial services companies; as CEO of First Data Corporation, oversaw its acquisition by KKR which, at $29 billion, was one of the largest contemporary leveraged buyouts of a technology company at the time. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; <br>![LOGO](g44715g01a01.jpg) <br> **Henry C.<br>Duques**<br>**INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR SINCE:** 2016<br>**CLASS:** III<br>**AGE:** 82<br>**COMMITTEES:**<br><sub>›</sub> Audit<br><sub>›</sub> Nominating and Corporate Governance<br>**EDUCATION:**<br><sub>›</sub> BA, Business Administration, The George Washington University<br><sub>›</sub> MBA, The George Washington University | <br> › | <br> **Public Company/Corporate Governance** – gained vital governance experience by serving on the board of directors of Unisys Corporation for over a decade, where he acted as Chairman for two years.<br>|
| &nbsp;&nbsp; <br>![LOGO](g44715g01a01.jpg) <br> **Henry C.<br>Duques**<br>**INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR SINCE:** 2016<br>**CLASS:** III<br>**AGE:** 82<br>**COMMITTEES:**<br><sub>›</sub> Audit<br><sub>›</sub> Nominating and Corporate Governance<br>**EDUCATION:**<br><sub>›</sub> BA, Business Administration, The George Washington University<br><sub>›</sub> MBA, The George Washington University | <br> **EXPERIENCE** | <br> **EXPERIENCE** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; <br>![LOGO](g44715g01a01.jpg) <br> **Henry C.<br>Duques**<br>**INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR SINCE:** 2016<br>**CLASS:** III<br>**AGE:** 82<br>**COMMITTEES:**<br><sub>›</sub> Audit<br><sub>›</sub> Nominating and Corporate Governance<br>**EDUCATION:**<br><sub>›</sub> BA, Business Administration, The George Washington University<br><sub>›</sub> MBA, The George Washington University | **FIRST DATA CORPORATION**, an electronic commerce and payment services company | **FIRST DATA CORPORATION**, an electronic commerce and payment services company |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; <br>![LOGO](g44715g01a01.jpg) <br> **Henry C.<br>Duques**<br>**INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR SINCE:** 2016<br>**CLASS:** III<br>**AGE:** 82<br>**COMMITTEES:**<br><sub>›</sub> Audit<br><sub>›</sub> Nominating and Corporate Governance<br>**EDUCATION:**<br><sub>›</sub> BA, Business Administration, The George Washington University<br><sub>›</sub> MBA, The George Washington University | <br> › | <br> Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (1992-2002; 2005-2007) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; <br>![LOGO](g44715g01a01.jpg) <br> **Henry C.<br>Duques**<br>**INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR SINCE:** 2016<br>**CLASS:** III<br>**AGE:** 82<br>**COMMITTEES:**<br><sub>›</sub> Audit<br><sub>›</sub> Nominating and Corporate Governance<br>**EDUCATION:**<br><sub>›</sub> BA, Business Administration, The George Washington University<br><sub>›</sub> MBA, The George Washington University | <br> **AMERICAN EXPRESS TRAVEL RELATED SERVICES COMPANY, INC.**, the predecessor of First Data Corporation | <br> **AMERICAN EXPRESS TRAVEL RELATED SERVICES COMPANY, INC.**, the predecessor of First Data Corporation |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; <br>![LOGO](g44715g01a01.jpg) <br> **Henry C.<br>Duques**<br>**INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR SINCE:** 2016<br>**CLASS:** III<br>**AGE:** 82<br>**COMMITTEES:**<br><sub>›</sub> Audit<br><sub>›</sub> Nominating and Corporate Governance<br>**EDUCATION:**<br><sub>›</sub> BA, Business Administration, The George Washington University<br><sub>›</sub> MBA, The George Washington University | <br> › | <br> President and Chief Executive Officer, Database Services Group (1987-1992) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; <br>![LOGO](g44715g01a01.jpg) <br> **Henry C.<br>Duques**<br>**INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR SINCE:** 2016<br>**CLASS:** III<br>**AGE:** 82<br>**COMMITTEES:**<br><sub>›</sub> Audit<br><sub>›</sub> Nominating and Corporate Governance<br>**EDUCATION:**<br><sub>›</sub> BA, Business Administration, The George Washington University<br><sub>›</sub> MBA, The George Washington University | <br> **AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESSING, INC.**, a global provider of human resources management software and solutions | <br> **AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESSING, INC.**, a global provider of human resources management software and solutions |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; <br>![LOGO](g44715g01a01.jpg) <br> **Henry C.<br>Duques**<br>**INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR SINCE:** 2016<br>**CLASS:** III<br>**AGE:** 82<br>**COMMITTEES:**<br><sub>›</sub> Audit<br><sub>›</sub> Nominating and Corporate Governance<br>**EDUCATION:**<br><sub>›</sub> BA, Business Administration, The George Washington University<br><sub>›</sub> MBA, The George Washington University | <br> › | <br> Group President Financial Services and Director (1984-1987) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; <br>![LOGO](g44715g01a01.jpg) <br> **Henry C.<br>Duques**<br>**INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR SINCE:** 2016<br>**CLASS:** III<br>**AGE:** 82<br>**COMMITTEES:**<br><sub>›</sub> Audit<br><sub>›</sub> Nominating and Corporate Governance<br>**EDUCATION:**<br><sub>›</sub> BA, Business Administration, The George Washington University<br><sub>›</sub> MBA, The George Washington University | <br> ›<br>| <br> Advanced through roles of increasing responsibility (1973-1984)<br>|
| &nbsp;&nbsp; <br>![LOGO](g44715g01a01.jpg) <br> **Henry C.<br>Duques**<br>**INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR SINCE:** 2016<br>**CLASS:** III<br>**AGE:** 82<br>**COMMITTEES:**<br><sub>›</sub> Audit<br><sub>›</sub> Nominating and Corporate Governance<br>**EDUCATION:**<br><sub>›</sub> BA, Business Administration, The George Washington University<br><sub>›</sub> MBA, The George Washington University | <br> **OTHER BOARD SERVICE** <br>**UNISYS CORPORATION** (1998-2014), Chairman (2006-2008) <br>**SUNGARD CORP.** (2003-2005)<br>**CHECKFREE CORPORATION** (2000-2004)<br>**MASTERCARD** (1997-1999)<br>**THE GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY BOARD OF TRUSTEES** (1998-2008) | <br> **OTHER BOARD SERVICE** <br>**UNISYS CORPORATION** (1998-2014), Chairman (2006-2008) <br>**SUNGARD CORP.** (2003-2005)<br>**CHECKFREE CORPORATION** (2000-2004)<br>**MASTERCARD** (1997-1999)<br>**THE GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY BOARD OF TRUSTEES** (1998-2008) |

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|  <br> ![LOGO](g44715g01a02.jpg) <br>**Chad<br>Richison**<br>**CHIEF EXECUTIVE**<br> **OFFICER AND CHAIRMAN**<br>**CLASS:** III<br>**CHAIRMAN SINCE:** 2016<br>**DIRECTOR SINCE:** 1998<br>**AGE:** 55<br>**EDUCATION:**<br><sub>›</sub> BA, Mass<br>Communications— Journalism, University of Central Oklahoma | Mr. Richison contributes to the Board his extensive industry and cybersecurity knowledge, expertise in data automation and in the SaaS sector, and senior executive and business development experience. | Mr. Richison contributes to the Board his extensive industry and cybersecurity knowledge, expertise in data automation and in the SaaS sector, and senior executive and business development experience. |
|  <br> ![LOGO](g44715g01a02.jpg) <br>**Chad<br>Richison**<br>**CHIEF EXECUTIVE**<br> **OFFICER AND CHAIRMAN**<br>**CLASS:** III<br>**CHAIRMAN SINCE:** 2016<br>**DIRECTOR SINCE:** 1998<br>**AGE:** 55<br>**EDUCATION:**<br><sub>›</sub> BA, Mass<br>Communications— Journalism, University of Central Oklahoma | <br> **KEY SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS**  | <br> **KEY SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS**  |
|  <br> ![LOGO](g44715g01a02.jpg) <br>**Chad<br>Richison**<br>**CHIEF EXECUTIVE**<br> **OFFICER AND CHAIRMAN**<br>**CLASS:** III<br>**CHAIRMAN SINCE:** 2016<br>**DIRECTOR SINCE:** 1998<br>**AGE:** 55<br>**EDUCATION:**<br><sub>›</sub> BA, Mass<br>Communications— Journalism, University of Central Oklahoma | <br> › | <br> **Senior Leadership** – as the Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Paycom, he has garnered vast experience guiding Paycom from a startup to a large publicly traded company; has overseen Paycom's strategic vision and direction, contributing to its reputation as an innovator; leadership is marked by a focus on service excellence, technology development, and employee culture. |
|  <br> ![LOGO](g44715g01a02.jpg) <br>**Chad<br>Richison**<br>**CHIEF EXECUTIVE**<br> **OFFICER AND CHAIRMAN**<br>**CLASS:** III<br>**CHAIRMAN SINCE:** 2016<br>**DIRECTOR SINCE:** 1998<br>**AGE:** 55<br>**EDUCATION:**<br><sub>›</sub> BA, Mass<br>Communications— Journalism, University of Central Oklahoma | <br> › | <br> **Industry** – as the founder of Paycom, he brings a comprehensive knowledge of the software, payments and technology industry; having started his career at a national payroll and HR company and a regional payroll company, Mr. Richison recognized opportunities to enhance efficiency of payroll and talent management operations and founded Paycom, which rapidly became one of the first companies to offer cloud-based payroll service with a range of complementary HCM applications. |
|  <br> ![LOGO](g44715g01a02.jpg) <br>**Chad<br>Richison**<br>**CHIEF EXECUTIVE**<br> **OFFICER AND CHAIRMAN**<br>**CLASS:** III<br>**CHAIRMAN SINCE:** 2016<br>**DIRECTOR SINCE:** 1998<br>**AGE:** 55<br>**EDUCATION:**<br><sub>›</sub> BA, Mass<br>Communications— Journalism, University of Central Oklahoma | <br> › | <br> **Cybersecurity and Data Privacy** – obtained extensive knowledge of the technologies and processes resulting in the establishment of in-depth industry-leading data privacy and cybersecurity standards and technologies at Paycom needed to protect the Company and client data. |
|  <br> ![LOGO](g44715g01a02.jpg) <br>**Chad<br>Richison**<br>**CHIEF EXECUTIVE**<br> **OFFICER AND CHAIRMAN**<br>**CLASS:** III<br>**CHAIRMAN SINCE:** 2016<br>**DIRECTOR SINCE:** 1998<br>**AGE:** 55<br>**EDUCATION:**<br><sub>›</sub> BA, Mass<br>Communications— Journalism, University of Central Oklahoma | <br> › | <br> **Marketing/Business Development** – under his leadership, Paycom has added tens of thousands of clients through elevating the Paycom brand, quality client engagement and providing world-class service.<br>|
|  <br> ![LOGO](g44715g01a02.jpg) <br>**Chad<br>Richison**<br>**CHIEF EXECUTIVE**<br> **OFFICER AND CHAIRMAN**<br>**CLASS:** III<br>**CHAIRMAN SINCE:** 2016<br>**DIRECTOR SINCE:** 1998<br>**AGE:** 55<br>**EDUCATION:**<br><sub>›</sub> BA, Mass<br>Communications— Journalism, University of Central Oklahoma | <br> **EXPERIENCE**  | <br> **EXPERIENCE**  |
|  <br> ![LOGO](g44715g01a02.jpg) <br>**Chad<br>Richison**<br>**CHIEF EXECUTIVE**<br> **OFFICER AND CHAIRMAN**<br>**CLASS:** III<br>**CHAIRMAN SINCE:** 2016<br>**DIRECTOR SINCE:** 1998<br>**AGE:** 55<br>**EDUCATION:**<br><sub>›</sub> BA, Mass<br>Communications— Journalism, University of Central Oklahoma | **PAYCOM** | **PAYCOM** |
|  <br> ![LOGO](g44715g01a02.jpg) <br>**Chad<br>Richison**<br>**CHIEF EXECUTIVE**<br> **OFFICER AND CHAIRMAN**<br>**CLASS:** III<br>**CHAIRMAN SINCE:** 2016<br>**DIRECTOR SINCE:** 1998<br>**AGE:** 55<br>**EDUCATION:**<br><sub>›</sub> BA, Mass<br>Communications— Journalism, University of Central Oklahoma | <sub>›</sub> | Chief Executive Officer and Chairman (since 2026)<br>|
|  <br> ![LOGO](g44715g01a02.jpg) <br>**Chad<br>Richison**<br>**CHIEF EXECUTIVE**<br> **OFFICER AND CHAIRMAN**<br>**CLASS:** III<br>**CHAIRMAN SINCE:** 2016<br>**DIRECTOR SINCE:** 1998<br>**AGE:** 55<br>**EDUCATION:**<br><sub>›</sub> BA, Mass<br>Communications— Journalism, University of Central Oklahoma | <sub>›</sub> | Chief Executive Officer, President and Chairman (2016-2026)<br>|
|  <br> ![LOGO](g44715g01a02.jpg) <br>**Chad<br>Richison**<br>**CHIEF EXECUTIVE**<br> **OFFICER AND CHAIRMAN**<br>**CLASS:** III<br>**CHAIRMAN SINCE:** 2016<br>**DIRECTOR SINCE:** 1998<br>**AGE:** 55<br>**EDUCATION:**<br><sub>›</sub> BA, Mass<br>Communications— Journalism, University of Central Oklahoma | <sub>›</sub> | Chief Executive Officer and President (1998-2016)<br>|
|  <br> ![LOGO](g44715g01a02.jpg) <br>**Chad<br>Richison**<br>**CHIEF EXECUTIVE**<br> **OFFICER AND CHAIRMAN**<br>**CLASS:** III<br>**CHAIRMAN SINCE:** 2016<br>**DIRECTOR SINCE:** 1998<br>**AGE:** 55<br>**EDUCATION:**<br><sub>›</sub> BA, Mass<br>Communications— Journalism, University of Central Oklahoma |  |  |

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| &nbsp;&nbsp; <br> ![LOGO](g44715g01a03.jpg) <br>**Joseph L.**<br> **Binz**<br>**INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR**<br> **SINCE:** 2024 <br>**CLASS:** II<br>**AGE:** 58<br>**COMMITTEES:** <br><sub>›</sub> Audit<br>**EDUCATION:** <br><sub>›</sub> BS, Finance, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign<br><sub>›</sub> MBA, University of Michigan Ross School of Business | Mr. Binz contributes to the Board over 30 years of financial leadership and experience working with high-growth SaaS and publicly traded technology companies to develop and execute stockholder value creation strategies. | Mr. Binz contributes to the Board over 30 years of financial leadership and experience working with high-growth SaaS and publicly traded technology companies to develop and execute stockholder value creation strategies. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; <br> ![LOGO](g44715g01a03.jpg) <br>**Joseph L.**<br> **Binz**<br>**INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR**<br> **SINCE:** 2024 <br>**CLASS:** II<br>**AGE:** 58<br>**COMMITTEES:** <br><sub>›</sub> Audit<br>**EDUCATION:** <br><sub>›</sub> BS, Finance, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign<br><sub>›</sub> MBA, University of Michigan Ross School of Business | <br> **KEY SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS**  | <br> **KEY SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS**  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; <br> ![LOGO](g44715g01a03.jpg) <br>**Joseph L.**<br> **Binz**<br>**INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR**<br> **SINCE:** 2024 <br>**CLASS:** II<br>**AGE:** 58<br>**COMMITTEES:** <br><sub>›</sub> Audit<br>**EDUCATION:** <br><sub>›</sub> BS, Finance, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign<br><sub>›</sub> MBA, University of Michigan Ross School of Business | <br> › | <br> **Financial and Accounting** – established through his senior executive leadership roles overseeing global finance organizations at Atlassian, Microsoft and Intel. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; <br> ![LOGO](g44715g01a03.jpg) <br>**Joseph L.**<br> **Binz**<br>**INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR**<br> **SINCE:** 2024 <br>**CLASS:** II<br>**AGE:** 58<br>**COMMITTEES:** <br><sub>›</sub> Audit<br>**EDUCATION:** <br><sub>›</sub> BS, Finance, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign<br><sub>›</sub> MBA, University of Michigan Ross School of Business | <br> › | <br> **Industry** – obtained through his work with leading global software and technology companies, where he oversaw capital allocation strategies to drive R&D, strategic innovation projects and technology transformation initiatives; Mr. Binz brings deep experience evaluating market trends and driving growth through technological shifts. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; <br> ![LOGO](g44715g01a03.jpg) <br>**Joseph L.**<br> **Binz**<br>**INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR**<br> **SINCE:** 2024 <br>**CLASS:** II<br>**AGE:** 58<br>**COMMITTEES:** <br><sub>›</sub> Audit<br>**EDUCATION:** <br><sub>›</sub> BS, Finance, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign<br><sub>›</sub> MBA, University of Michigan Ross School of Business | <br> › | <br> **Global Business** – acquired through overseeing large financial functions across multinational corporations, navigating complex economic environments; his experience includes roles as CFO at Atlassian and in senior management at Microsoft, where he guided the multi-billion-dollar business transformation to the cloud. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; <br> ![LOGO](g44715g01a03.jpg) <br>**Joseph L.**<br> **Binz**<br>**INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR**<br> **SINCE:** 2024 <br>**CLASS:** II<br>**AGE:** 58<br>**COMMITTEES:** <br><sub>›</sub> Audit<br>**EDUCATION:** <br><sub>›</sub> BS, Finance, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign<br><sub>›</sub> MBA, University of Michigan Ross School of Business | <br> › | <br> **Senior Leadership** – deep experience spearheading growth initiatives and strategic investments in the tech sector and overseeing financial planning and analysis, investor relations, acquisition integration and procurement functions.<br>|
| &nbsp;&nbsp; <br> ![LOGO](g44715g01a03.jpg) <br>**Joseph L.**<br> **Binz**<br>**INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR**<br> **SINCE:** 2024 <br>**CLASS:** II<br>**AGE:** 58<br>**COMMITTEES:** <br><sub>›</sub> Audit<br>**EDUCATION:** <br><sub>›</sub> BS, Finance, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign<br><sub>›</sub> MBA, University of Michigan Ross School of Business | <br> **EXPERIENCE**  | <br> **EXPERIENCE**  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; <br> ![LOGO](g44715g01a03.jpg) <br>**Joseph L.**<br> **Binz**<br>**INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR**<br> **SINCE:** 2024 <br>**CLASS:** II<br>**AGE:** 58<br>**COMMITTEES:** <br><sub>›</sub> Audit<br>**EDUCATION:** <br><sub>›</sub> BS, Finance, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign<br><sub>›</sub> MBA, University of Michigan Ross School of Business | **ATLASSIAN**, a software development corporation | **ATLASSIAN**, a software development corporation |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; <br> ![LOGO](g44715g01a03.jpg) <br>**Joseph L.**<br> **Binz**<br>**INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR**<br> **SINCE:** 2024 <br>**CLASS:** II<br>**AGE:** 58<br>**COMMITTEES:** <br><sub>›</sub> Audit<br>**EDUCATION:** <br><sub>›</sub> BS, Finance, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign<br><sub>›</sub> MBA, University of Michigan Ross School of Business | <sub>›</sub> | Chief Financial Officer (2022-2026)<br>|
| &nbsp;&nbsp; <br> ![LOGO](g44715g01a03.jpg) <br>**Joseph L.**<br> **Binz**<br>**INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR**<br> **SINCE:** 2024 <br>**CLASS:** II<br>**AGE:** 58<br>**COMMITTEES:** <br><sub>›</sub> Audit<br>**EDUCATION:** <br><sub>›</sub> BS, Finance, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign<br><sub>›</sub> MBA, University of Michigan Ross School of Business | <br> **MICROSOFT**, a multinational technology conglomerate | <br> **MICROSOFT**, a multinational technology conglomerate |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; <br> ![LOGO](g44715g01a03.jpg) <br>**Joseph L.**<br> **Binz**<br>**INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR**<br> **SINCE:** 2024 <br>**CLASS:** II<br>**AGE:** 58<br>**COMMITTEES:** <br><sub>›</sub> Audit<br>**EDUCATION:** <br><sub>›</sub> BS, Finance, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign<br><sub>›</sub> MBA, University of Michigan Ross School of Business | <sub>›</sub> | Corporate Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Corporate Finance Team (2015-2022)<br>|
| &nbsp;&nbsp; <br> ![LOGO](g44715g01a03.jpg) <br>**Joseph L.**<br> **Binz**<br>**INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR**<br> **SINCE:** 2024 <br>**CLASS:** II<br>**AGE:** 58<br>**COMMITTEES:** <br><sub>›</sub> Audit<br>**EDUCATION:** <br><sub>›</sub> BS, Finance, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign<br><sub>›</sub> MBA, University of Michigan Ross School of Business | <sub>›</sub> | Chief Financial Officer, Cloud and Enterprise Group (2015)<br>|
| &nbsp;&nbsp; <br> ![LOGO](g44715g01a03.jpg) <br>**Joseph L.**<br> **Binz**<br>**INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR**<br> **SINCE:** 2024 <br>**CLASS:** II<br>**AGE:** 58<br>**COMMITTEES:** <br><sub>›</sub> Audit<br>**EDUCATION:** <br><sub>›</sub> BS, Finance, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign<br><sub>›</sub> MBA, University of Michigan Ross School of Business | <sub>›</sub> | General Manager, Finance, Microsoft Office (2007)<br>|
| &nbsp;&nbsp; <br> ![LOGO](g44715g01a03.jpg) <br>**Joseph L.**<br> **Binz**<br>**INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR**<br> **SINCE:** 2024 <br>**CLASS:** II<br>**AGE:** 58<br>**COMMITTEES:** <br><sub>›</sub> Audit<br>**EDUCATION:** <br><sub>›</sub> BS, Finance, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign<br><sub>›</sub> MBA, University of Michigan Ross School of Business | <sub>›</sub> | Director, Investor Relations (2004-2007)<br>|
| &nbsp;&nbsp; <br> ![LOGO](g44715g01a03.jpg) <br>**Joseph L.**<br> **Binz**<br>**INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR**<br> **SINCE:** 2024 <br>**CLASS:** II<br>**AGE:** 58<br>**COMMITTEES:** <br><sub>›</sub> Audit<br>**EDUCATION:** <br><sub>›</sub> BS, Finance, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign<br><sub>›</sub> MBA, University of Michigan Ross School of Business | <sub>›</sub> | Senior Finance Manager, Windows Client Business Group and Platform Division (2002-2004)<br>|
|  | **INTEL**, a semiconductor manufacturing company | **INTEL**, a semiconductor manufacturing company |
|  | <sub>›</sub> | Finance Manager, M&A, Intel Capital (2001)<br>|
|  | <sub>›</sub> | Strategic Finance Manager, Level One Communications Finance Manager, Fab 6 Finance Manager, Appliance and Computing Division, Senior Financial Analyst, Mass Storage and Imaging Operation, Finance Analyst Corporate Materials and Services Group (1994-2000)<br>|
|  | **KPMG**, a professional services accounting firm | **KPMG**, a professional services accounting firm |
|  | <sub>›</sub> | Supervising Senior Accountant (1989-1992)<br>|

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| &nbsp;&nbsp; <br>![LOGO](g44715g01a04.jpg) <br>**Frederick**<br> C. Peters II<br>**LEAD INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR** <br>**INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR**<br> **SINCE:** 2014 <br>**CLASS:** II<br>**AGE:** 76<br>**COMMITTEES:** <br><sub>›</sub> Audit (Chairperson)<br><sub>›</sub> Compensation<br>**EDUCATION:** <br><sub>›</sub> BA, Political Science, Amherst College | Mr. Peters contributes to the Board his extensive financial and accounting expertise, senior executive and public company board experience, risk management, industry and deep institutional knowledge, as well as first-hand knowledge of government relations and the regulatory landscape. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; <br>![LOGO](g44715g01a04.jpg) <br>**Frederick**<br> C. Peters II<br>**LEAD INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR** <br>**INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR**<br> **SINCE:** 2014 <br>**CLASS:** II<br>**AGE:** 76<br>**COMMITTEES:** <br><sub>›</sub> Audit (Chairperson)<br><sub>›</sub> Compensation<br>**EDUCATION:** <br><sub>›</sub> BA, Political Science, Amherst College | <br> **KEY SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS**  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; <br>![LOGO](g44715g01a04.jpg) <br>**Frederick**<br> C. Peters II<br>**LEAD INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR** <br>**INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR**<br> **SINCE:** 2014 <br>**CLASS:** II<br>**AGE:** 76<br>**COMMITTEES:** <br><sub>›</sub> Audit (Chairperson)<br><sub>›</sub> Compensation<br>**EDUCATION:** <br><sub>›</sub> BA, Political Science, Amherst College | <br> **Financial and Accounting** – acquired experience over his 40+ years in the banking and financial sector, including serving in his current role as Chairman of Community Financial Institutions Fund (formerly Bluestone Financial Institutions Fund) and previous senior leadership and board roles at Bryn Mawr Bank Corporation (NASDAQ: BMTC) and the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia, where he supervised complex financial service offerings, banks and bank holding companies. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; <br>![LOGO](g44715g01a04.jpg) <br>**Frederick**<br> C. Peters II<br>**LEAD INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR** <br>**INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR**<br> **SINCE:** 2014 <br>**CLASS:** II<br>**AGE:** 76<br>**COMMITTEES:** <br><sub>›</sub> Audit (Chairperson)<br><sub>›</sub> Compensation<br>**EDUCATION:** <br><sub>›</sub> BA, Political Science, Amherst College | <br> **Risk Management** – obtained expertise through his first-hand experience in founding two community banks, which required extensive, broad ranging oversight responsibilities, including evaluation of corporate risk; also has served in numerous executive and board leadership roles at various public and private companies. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; <br>![LOGO](g44715g01a04.jpg) <br>**Frederick**<br> C. Peters II<br>**LEAD INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR** <br>**INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR**<br> **SINCE:** 2014 <br>**CLASS:** II<br>**AGE:** 76<br>**COMMITTEES:** <br><sub>›</sub> Audit (Chairperson)<br><sub>›</sub> Compensation<br>**EDUCATION:** <br><sub>›</sub> BA, Political Science, Amherst College | <br> **Industry** – developed extensive knowledge of the payments ecosystem, payment processing technologies, regulatory frameworks, banking sector and evolving market preferences over his more than four decades in banking and payments adjacent industries. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; <br>![LOGO](g44715g01a04.jpg) <br>**Frederick**<br> C. Peters II<br>**LEAD INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR** <br>**INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR**<br> **SINCE:** 2014 <br>**CLASS:** II<br>**AGE:** 76<br>**COMMITTEES:** <br><sub>›</sub> Audit (Chairperson)<br><sub>›</sub> Compensation<br>**EDUCATION:** <br><sub>›</sub> BA, Political Science, Amherst College | <br> **Government Relations/Regulatory** – gained experience during his time chairing the Audit Committee for the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia and while serving as a member of the Federal Reserve Bank's Committee of Audit Chairs in Washington, D.C.<br>|
| &nbsp;&nbsp; <br>![LOGO](g44715g01a04.jpg) <br>**Frederick**<br> C. Peters II<br>**LEAD INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR** <br>**INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR**<br> **SINCE:** 2014 <br>**CLASS:** II<br>**AGE:** 76<br>**COMMITTEES:** <br><sub>›</sub> Audit (Chairperson)<br><sub>›</sub> Compensation<br>**EDUCATION:** <br><sub>›</sub> BA, Political Science, Amherst College | <br> **EXPERIENCE**  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; <br>![LOGO](g44715g01a04.jpg) <br>**Frederick**<br> C. Peters II<br>**LEAD INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR** <br>**INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR**<br> **SINCE:** 2014 <br>**CLASS:** II<br>**AGE:** 76<br>**COMMITTEES:** <br><sub>›</sub> Audit (Chairperson)<br><sub>›</sub> Compensation<br>**EDUCATION:** <br><sub>›</sub> BA, Political Science, Amherst College | **COMMUNITY FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS FUND (formerly Bluestone Financial Institutions Fund)**, an asset management company |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; <br>![LOGO](g44715g01a04.jpg) <br>**Frederick**<br> C. Peters II<br>**LEAD INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR** <br>**INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR**<br> **SINCE:** 2014 <br>**CLASS:** II<br>**AGE:** 76<br>**COMMITTEES:** <br><sub>›</sub> Audit (Chairperson)<br><sub>›</sub> Compensation<br>**EDUCATION:** <br><sub>›</sub> BA, Political Science, Amherst College | Chairman (since 2015)<br>|
| &nbsp;&nbsp; <br>![LOGO](g44715g01a04.jpg) <br>**Frederick**<br> C. Peters II<br>**LEAD INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR** <br>**INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR**<br> **SINCE:** 2014 <br>**CLASS:** II<br>**AGE:** 76<br>**COMMITTEES:** <br><sub>›</sub> Audit (Chairperson)<br><sub>›</sub> Compensation<br>**EDUCATION:** <br><sub>›</sub> BA, Political Science, Amherst College | CEO (2015-2026)<br>|
| &nbsp;&nbsp; <br>![LOGO](g44715g01a04.jpg) <br>**Frederick**<br> C. Peters II<br>**LEAD INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR** <br>**INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR**<br> **SINCE:** 2014 <br>**CLASS:** II<br>**AGE:** 76<br>**COMMITTEES:** <br><sub>›</sub> Audit (Chairperson)<br><sub>›</sub> Compensation<br>**EDUCATION:** <br><sub>›</sub> BA, Political Science, Amherst College | <br> **BRYN MAWR BANK CORPORATION**, a community bank and wealth management organization |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; <br>![LOGO](g44715g01a04.jpg) <br>**Frederick**<br> C. Peters II<br>**LEAD INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR** <br>**INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR**<br> **SINCE:** 2014 <br>**CLASS:** II<br>**AGE:** 76<br>**COMMITTEES:** <br><sub>›</sub> Audit (Chairperson)<br><sub>›</sub> Compensation<br>**EDUCATION:** <br><sub>›</sub> BA, Political Science, Amherst College | Chairman, President and CEO (2001-2014)<br>|
| &nbsp;&nbsp; <br>![LOGO](g44715g01a04.jpg) <br>**Frederick**<br> C. Peters II<br>**LEAD INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR** <br>**INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR**<br> **SINCE:** 2014 <br>**CLASS:** II<br>**AGE:** 76<br>**COMMITTEES:** <br><sub>›</sub> Audit (Chairperson)<br><sub>›</sub> Compensation<br>**EDUCATION:** <br><sub>›</sub> BA, Political Science, Amherst College | Director (2001-2017)<br>|
| &nbsp;&nbsp; <br>![LOGO](g44715g01a04.jpg) <br>**Frederick**<br> C. Peters II<br>**LEAD INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR** <br>**INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR**<br> **SINCE:** 2014 <br>**CLASS:** II<br>**AGE:** 76<br>**COMMITTEES:** <br><sub>›</sub> Audit (Chairperson)<br><sub>›</sub> Compensation<br>**EDUCATION:** <br><sub>›</sub> BA, Political Science, Amherst College | <br> **FIRST MAIN LINE BANK** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; <br>![LOGO](g44715g01a04.jpg) <br>**Frederick**<br> C. Peters II<br>**LEAD INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR** <br>**INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR**<br> **SINCE:** 2014 <br>**CLASS:** II<br>**AGE:** 76<br>**COMMITTEES:** <br><sub>›</sub> Audit (Chairperson)<br><sub>›</sub> Compensation<br>**EDUCATION:** <br><sub>›</sub> BA, Political Science, Amherst College | Founder, Chairman and CEO (1995-2001)<br>|
| &nbsp;&nbsp; <br>![LOGO](g44715g01a04.jpg) <br>**Frederick**<br> C. Peters II<br>**LEAD INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR** <br>**INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR**<br> **SINCE:** 2014 <br>**CLASS:** II<br>**AGE:** 76<br>**COMMITTEES:** <br><sub>›</sub> Audit (Chairperson)<br><sub>›</sub> Compensation<br>**EDUCATION:** <br><sub>›</sub> BA, Political Science, Amherst College | <br> **NATIONAL BANK OF THE MAIN LINE**  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; <br>![LOGO](g44715g01a04.jpg) <br>**Frederick**<br> C. Peters II<br>**LEAD INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR** <br>**INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR**<br> **SINCE:** 2014 <br>**CLASS:** II<br>**AGE:** 76<br>**COMMITTEES:** <br><sub>›</sub> Audit (Chairperson)<br><sub>›</sub> Compensation<br>**EDUCATION:** <br><sub>›</sub> BA, Political Science, Amherst College | Founder, Chairman and CEO (1985-1995)<br>|
|  | **Other experience:** Held lending and executive positions at Philadelphia National Bank, Hamilton Bank and Industrial Valley Bank |
|  | <br> **OTHER BOARD SERVICE**  |
|  | **THE FEDERAL RESERVE BANK OF PHILADELPHIA** (2009–2014), audit committee chair<br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2013-2014) |
|  | **FEDERAL RESERVE BANK'S COMMITTEE OF AUDIT CHAIRS** (2013–2014) |
|  | <br> **VARIOUS NON-PROFIT BOARDS OF DIRECTORS**, including Foundation for Delaware County**,**<br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Bryn Mawr Film Institute and Main Line Health |

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Board refreshment is key to ensure our Board composition reflects the optimal blend of experience and skills to conduct oversight over the Company's strategic objectives. The Board strives to maintain a balance of tenured directors, who bring valuable experience and institutional knowledge, as well as newer directors, who bring fresh perspectives and skills.

### Board Structure

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| &nbsp;&nbsp; <br> Our Corporate Governance Guidelines provide that both independent and management directors are eligible for appointment as Chairman of the Board of Directors. We believe it is important that the Board of Directors retain flexibility to determine whether these roles should be separate or combined based upon all relevant facts and circumstances at a given point in time. Our Corporate Governance Guidelines provide that if the Chairman is not an independent director, the non-management directors are required to appoint a Lead Independent Director to represent and coordinate the activities of the non-management and independent directors and to help ensure the independence of the Board. A copy of the Corporate Governance Guidelines is available on our website at *investors.paycom.com/corporate-governance*. | &nbsp;&nbsp; <br> Our Corporate Governance Guidelines provide that both independent and management directors are eligible for appointment as Chairman of the Board of Directors. We believe it is important that the Board of Directors retain flexibility to determine whether these roles should be separate or combined based upon all relevant facts and circumstances at a given point in time. Our Corporate Governance Guidelines provide that if the Chairman is not an independent director, the non-management directors are required to appoint a Lead Independent Director to represent and coordinate the activities of the non-management and independent directors and to help ensure the independence of the Board. A copy of the Corporate Governance Guidelines is available on our website at *investors.paycom.com/corporate-governance*. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; <br> Chairman of the Board of Directors | &nbsp;&nbsp; <br> Lead Independent Director |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; Our Chief Executive Officer, Chad Richison, also serves as Chairman of the Board. The Board of Directors believes that, as founder of Paycom, Mr. Richison's experience and in-depth knowledge make him best suited to effectively assess the opportunities and challenges facing the Company and our business. At this time, the Board believes that this leadership structure promotes decisive leadership, fosters clear accountability and enhances our ability to communicate our strategy clearly and consistently to our stockholders, employees and clients.<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; Mr. Peters currently serves as Lead Independent Director. In this role, his responsibilities are to (i) preside over regularly scheduled executive sessions of non-management and independent directors, (ii) facilitate communication among the non-management and independent directors, (iii) act as a liaison between the non-management and independent directors and the Chief Executive Officer and (iv) perform such other roles and responsibilities as may be assigned to him by the Board of Directors.<br>|

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The Board of Directors is divided into three classes, with each class serving a three-year term. The Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee regularly reviews this board structure and has determined that maintaining the classified Board of Directors continues to be in the best interests of the Company and our stockholders. We believe the three-year term encourages our directors to make decisions in the long-term interests of the Company and our stockholders by strengthening the independence of non-employee directors against the short-term focus of certain investors or special interest groups. The Company's classified board structure also creates stability and continuity on the Board of Directors and ensures that, at any given time, the Board of Directors includes experienced directors who are familiar with our business, strategic goals, history and culture. At the same time, the Board of Directors understands the value and importance of new perspectives, and has acted thoughtfully and intentionally when seeking new director candidates. We believe our current three-year terms are tailored to enable our existing and future directors to develop substantive knowledge about our specific operations and goals, which better positions them to make long-term strategic decisions that are in the best interest of our stockholders. Furthermore, the Company's classified board reduces the vulnerability of the Company to certain potentially abusive takeover tactics. Because only one-third of the directors are elected at any annual meeting of stockholders, it is impossible to elect an entire new Board of Directors or even a majority of the Board of Directors at a single meeting. Incumbent directors always represent a majority of the Board of Directors and are in a position to negotiate with activists or potential acquirers while protecting the interests of all stockholders.

### Board of Directors Independence
Our Board of Directors relies on the criteria set forth in the New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE") Listed Company Manual for purposes of evaluating the independence of directors and, based on such criteria, has affirmatively determined that Ms. Turney and each of Messrs. Binz, Duques, Peters and Watts qualifies as "independent." In making such determinations, the Board of Directors considered transactions and relationships between each non-employee director and the Company, if any, that would require disclosure pursuant to Item 404 of Regulation S-K under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"). The Board of Directors also considered other transactions or relationships that do not rise to the level of requiring disclosure, including transactions and relationships (i) between the Company and entities affiliated with certain directors, as a result of such entities' purchase (at standard rates) and ongoing use of the Company's HCM and payroll software, (ii) between the Company and an entity for which a member of the Board of Directors serves as an executive officer, as a result of the Company's purchase (at standard rates) and ongoing use of such entity's software. There are no family relationships between any of our directors or executive officers. There are no arrangements or understandings between any director and any other person pursuant to which he or she was selected as a director.

### Board of Directors Meetings
During the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, the Board of Directors held four meetings. Each director attended 100% of the aggregate number of meetings held by the Board and the committees of the Board during the period such director served on the Board of Directors or committee(s), if applicable, in 2025. Each then-serving member of the Board of Directors attended the annual meeting of stockholders in 2025. The Board of Directors does not have a policy requiring director attendance at annual meetings of stockholders.

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### Director Time Commitments and Overboarding
Our Philosophy

Our Board of Directors expects every director to have sufficient time to prepare for and attend Board of Directors and committee meetings. The Board of Directors values the experience directors bring from other boards on which they serve but recognizes that those boards may also present demands on a director's time and availability. The Board of Directors believes that service on boards of other public companies should be limited to a number that permits the director, given his or her individual circumstances, to responsibly perform all director duties. Nonetheless, the Board of Directors recognizes that an evaluation of a director's other board commitments must take into consideration a number of important factors, including the size and complexity of the other boards on which a director sits, specific expertise or experiences needed to help ensure continuity due to refreshment or director transitions, and observations of the director's capacity to manage his or her commitments. The Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee and the Board of Directors are committed to conducting a thoughtful process, as further described below, in which they perform proper due diligence and exercise appropriate discretion.

Our Process

Under the Company's Corporate Governance Guidelines, directors should not serve on more than four publicly traded company boards (including the Company's Board of Directors). Further, if a director actively serves as an executive officer (other than on an interim basis) of a publicly traded company, that director should not serve on more than two public company boards (including the Company's Board of Directors). In addition, if a director serves on our Audit Committee, that director should not serve on the audit committee of more than three public companies (including the Company's Audit Committee). If a director serves on the board of a public company for which he or she also serves as an executive and, as part of such director's executive responsibilities, he or she also serves on the board of any subsidiary or affiliate of such public company, the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee will consider all such service as one board.

The Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee has discretion to grant exceptions to this overboarding guideline if it determines that doing so would best serve the Company and the Board of Directors' current or future needs, or if a director's other commitments do not impair the director's ability to sufficiently prepare for, and actively and effectively participate in, Board of Directors and committee meetings. The Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee intends to use discretion sparingly.

In connection with its annual nomination process, the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee considered each director's relevant time commitments, the current and future needs of the Company and the Board of Directors, and each director's service on the boards of other publicly traded companies. Following this review, the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee determined that each director (including each Director Nominee) is capable of sufficiently preparing for, and actively and effectively participating in, Board of Directors and committee meetings and has complied with the provisions of the Company's Corporate Governance Guidelines.

### Executive Sessions of Independent Directors
The independent directors hold executive sessions at every regularly scheduled Board meeting and every regularly scheduled Audit Committee meeting. The other committees hold executive sessions from time to time, as deemed appropriate by the applicable committee. Each executive session is chaired by the Lead Independent Director (at Board meetings) or by the committee chairperson (at committee meetings), each of whom is an independent director.

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### Committees
Our Board of Directors has established an Audit Committee, a Compensation Committee, and a Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee. The composition and primary responsibilities of each committee are described below. Members serve on these committees until their resignation or death or until otherwise determined by our Board of Directors.

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Audit Committee | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Audit Committee | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Audit Committee |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Current Membership | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Current Membership | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Current Membership |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Joseph L. Binz • Henry C. Duques • Frederick C. Peters II (Chairperson) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Joseph L. Binz • Henry C. Duques • Frederick C. Peters II (Chairperson) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Joseph L. Binz • Henry C. Duques • Frederick C. Peters II (Chairperson) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Independence | Qualifications | 5<br> meetings in 2025 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <br> Each member is independent for purposes of serving on the Audit Committee, per applicable Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") rules and regulations and the NYSE Listed Company Manual.<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; Each member is financially literate. Each of Mr. Binz and Mr. Peters is an "audit committee financial expert" and has accounting or related financial management expertise as required under the NYSE Listed Company Manual. | 5<br> meetings in 2025 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Role and Responsibilities | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Role and Responsibilities | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Role and Responsibilities |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Our Audit Committee oversees our accounting and financial reporting processes and the audit of our financial statements. In that regard, our Audit Committee assists board oversight of the integrity of our financial statements, our compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, the independent auditor's qualifications and independence and the performance of our internal audit function and independent auditors. Among other matters, the Audit Committee is responsible for the appointment, compensation, retention, oversight and pre-approval of our independent auditors, including oversight of firm and partner rotation; evaluating the qualifications, performance and independence of our independent auditors; reviewing our annual and interim financial statements; discussing press releases, financial information and earnings guidance provided to analysts and rating agencies; discussing policies with respect to risk assessment and risk management; reviewing and ensuring the adequacy of our internal control systems; reviewing the compliance and effectiveness of our Code of Ethics and Business Conduct; reviewing and approving related party transactions; and annually reviewing the Audit Committee charter and the Audit Committee's performance. | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Our Audit Committee oversees our accounting and financial reporting processes and the audit of our financial statements. In that regard, our Audit Committee assists board oversight of the integrity of our financial statements, our compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, the independent auditor's qualifications and independence and the performance of our internal audit function and independent auditors. Among other matters, the Audit Committee is responsible for the appointment, compensation, retention, oversight and pre-approval of our independent auditors, including oversight of firm and partner rotation; evaluating the qualifications, performance and independence of our independent auditors; reviewing our annual and interim financial statements; discussing press releases, financial information and earnings guidance provided to analysts and rating agencies; discussing policies with respect to risk assessment and risk management; reviewing and ensuring the adequacy of our internal control systems; reviewing the compliance and effectiveness of our Code of Ethics and Business Conduct; reviewing and approving related party transactions; and annually reviewing the Audit Committee charter and the Audit Committee's performance. | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Our Audit Committee oversees our accounting and financial reporting processes and the audit of our financial statements. In that regard, our Audit Committee assists board oversight of the integrity of our financial statements, our compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, the independent auditor's qualifications and independence and the performance of our internal audit function and independent auditors. Among other matters, the Audit Committee is responsible for the appointment, compensation, retention, oversight and pre-approval of our independent auditors, including oversight of firm and partner rotation; evaluating the qualifications, performance and independence of our independent auditors; reviewing our annual and interim financial statements; discussing press releases, financial information and earnings guidance provided to analysts and rating agencies; discussing policies with respect to risk assessment and risk management; reviewing and ensuring the adequacy of our internal control systems; reviewing the compliance and effectiveness of our Code of Ethics and Business Conduct; reviewing and approving related party transactions; and annually reviewing the Audit Committee charter and the Audit Committee's performance. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Committee Charter | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Committee Charter | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Committee Charter |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <br> The Audit Committee operates under a written charter that satisfies the applicable SEC rules and regulations and the requirements of the NYSE Listed Company Manual. A copy of the Audit Committee charter is available on our website at *investors.paycom.com/corporate-governance*. | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <br> The Audit Committee operates under a written charter that satisfies the applicable SEC rules and regulations and the requirements of the NYSE Listed Company Manual. A copy of the Audit Committee charter is available on our website at *investors.paycom.com/corporate-governance*. | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <br> The Audit Committee operates under a written charter that satisfies the applicable SEC rules and regulations and the requirements of the NYSE Listed Company Manual. A copy of the Audit Committee charter is available on our website at *investors.paycom.com/corporate-governance*. |

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Compensation Committee | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Compensation Committee |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Current Membership | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Current Membership |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Frederick C. Peters II • Sharen J. Turney • J.C. Watts, Jr. (Chairperson) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Frederick C. Peters II • Sharen J. Turney • J.C. Watts, Jr. (Chairperson) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Independence | 5<br> meetings in 2025 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Each member (i) is independent for purposes of serving on the Compensation Committee, per applicable SEC rules and regulations and the NYSE Listed Company Manual, and (ii) qualifies as a "non-employee director" for purposes of Rule 16b-3 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"). | 5<br> meetings in 2025 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Role and Responsibilities | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Role and Responsibilities |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Our Compensation Committee reviews and approves, or recommends that our Board of Directors approve, the compensation of our executive officers. Among other matters, the Compensation Committee reviews and approves corporate goals and objectives relevant to the compensation of our Chief Executive Officer and other executive officers; evaluates the performance of these officers in light of those goals and objectives; approves all equity-related awards to our executive officers; approves and administers incentive-based compensation plans and equity-based compensation plans; and reviews and makes recommendations with respect to the annual Compensation Discussion and Analysis. The Compensation Committee also annually reviews the Compensation Committee charter and the Compensation Committee's performance. The Compensation Committee has the power to delegate all or a portion of its duties and responsibilities to a subcommittee of the Compensation Committee consisting of one or more of its members. | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Our Compensation Committee reviews and approves, or recommends that our Board of Directors approve, the compensation of our executive officers. Among other matters, the Compensation Committee reviews and approves corporate goals and objectives relevant to the compensation of our Chief Executive Officer and other executive officers; evaluates the performance of these officers in light of those goals and objectives; approves all equity-related awards to our executive officers; approves and administers incentive-based compensation plans and equity-based compensation plans; and reviews and makes recommendations with respect to the annual Compensation Discussion and Analysis. The Compensation Committee also annually reviews the Compensation Committee charter and the Compensation Committee's performance. The Compensation Committee has the power to delegate all or a portion of its duties and responsibilities to a subcommittee of the Compensation Committee consisting of one or more of its members. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Committee Charter | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Committee Charter |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The Compensation Committee operates under a written charter that satisfies the applicable SEC rules and regulations and the requirements of the NYSE Listed Company Manual. A copy of the Compensation Committee charter is available on our website at *investors.paycom.com/corporate-governance*. | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The Compensation Committee operates under a written charter that satisfies the applicable SEC rules and regulations and the requirements of the NYSE Listed Company Manual. A copy of the Compensation Committee charter is available on our website at *investors.paycom.com/corporate-governance*. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Compensation Committee Interlocks and Insider Participation | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Compensation Committee Interlocks and Insider Participation |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; During the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, each of Ms. Turney and Messrs. Peters and Watts served on the Compensation Committee, with Mr. Watts serving as chairperson for the Compensation Committee. None of the persons who served on the Compensation Committee during 2025 is or has been an officer or employee of Paycom and none had any relationship with Paycom or any of its subsidiaries during 2025 that would be required to be disclosed as a transaction with a related person. None of our executive officers currently serves, or has in the last completed fiscal year served, on the board of directors or compensation or similar committee of another company at any time during which an executive officer of such other company served on our Board of Directors or Compensation Committee. | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; During the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, each of Ms. Turney and Messrs. Peters and Watts served on the Compensation Committee, with Mr. Watts serving as chairperson for the Compensation Committee. None of the persons who served on the Compensation Committee during 2025 is or has been an officer or employee of Paycom and none had any relationship with Paycom or any of its subsidiaries during 2025 that would be required to be disclosed as a transaction with a related person. None of our executive officers currently serves, or has in the last completed fiscal year served, on the board of directors or compensation or similar committee of another company at any time during which an executive officer of such other company served on our Board of Directors or Compensation Committee. |

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Current Membership | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Current Membership |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Henry C. Duques • Sharen J. Turney (Chairperson) • J.C. Watts, Jr. | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Henry C. Duques • Sharen J. Turney (Chairperson) • J.C. Watts, Jr. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Independence | 5<br> meetings in 2025 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Each member is independent for purposes of serving on the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee, per applicable SEC rules and regulations and the NYSE Listed Company Manual. | 5<br> meetings in 2025 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Role and Responsibilities | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Role and Responsibilities |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Our Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee is responsible for, among other matters, identifying, evaluating and recommending candidates for membership on our Board of Directors, including nominees recommended by stockholders; reviewing and recommending the composition of our committees; overseeing our Code of Ethics and Business Conduct and our Corporate Governance Guidelines; reporting and making recommendations to our Board of Directors concerning governance matters; overseeing our policies and programs on issues of social responsibility and environmental sustainability; and overseeing the preparation and publication of the Company's Corporate Social Responsibility Report. The Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee also annually reviews the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee charter, the performance of the Board of Directors, and its own performance. | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Our Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee is responsible for, among other matters, identifying, evaluating and recommending candidates for membership on our Board of Directors, including nominees recommended by stockholders; reviewing and recommending the composition of our committees; overseeing our Code of Ethics and Business Conduct and our Corporate Governance Guidelines; reporting and making recommendations to our Board of Directors concerning governance matters; overseeing our policies and programs on issues of social responsibility and environmental sustainability; and overseeing the preparation and publication of the Company's Corporate Social Responsibility Report. The Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee also annually reviews the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee charter, the performance of the Board of Directors, and its own performance. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Committee Charter | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Committee Charter |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee operates under a written charter that satisfies the applicable SEC rules and regulations and the requirements of the NYSE Listed Company Manual. A copy of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee charter is available on our website at *investors.paycom.com/corporate-governance*. | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee operates under a written charter that satisfies the applicable SEC rules and regulations and the requirements of the NYSE Listed Company Manual. A copy of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee charter is available on our website at *investors.paycom.com/corporate-governance*. |

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### Risk Oversight
Board of Directors<br>Our Board of Directors, as a whole and through its committees, is responsible for the oversight of our enterprise risk management strategy, and oversees our long-term strategic, organizational, and financial goals, executive performance reviews and succession planning, among other matters.<br>

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <br> **Audit Committee**<br>Retains primary responsibility for overseeing enterprise risk management, including strategic, operating, compliance, and cybersecurity risk management.<br>Regularly discusses areas of significant financial risk with management, including the Chief Financial Officer, as well as the programs and actions to limit, monitor or control such exposures.<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; <br> **Compensation Committee**<br>Oversees risks related to our compensation program and practices.<br>In conjunction with management, reviews the potential risks arising from compensation design and is responsible for ensuring resulting programs appropriately balance risk and reward.<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; <br> **Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee**<br>Oversees risks related to corporate governance, the composition of our Board of Directors and its committees, and risks related to our social responsibility and environmental sustainability.<br>Annually reviews the composition of our Board of Directors and its committees to ensure appropriate skills and independence.<br>|
| <br> Senior Management Team<br>Our senior management team is responsible for assessing, implementing and managing our risk management processes on a day-to-day basis, and for reporting to the Board on significant risks and risk management programs. Our senior management team, along with risk management leaders and our internal audit function, meet regularly to assess risk and ensure proper risk governance. | <br> Senior Management Team<br>Our senior management team is responsible for assessing, implementing and managing our risk management processes on a day-to-day basis, and for reporting to the Board on significant risks and risk management programs. Our senior management team, along with risk management leaders and our internal audit function, meet regularly to assess risk and ensure proper risk governance. | <br> Senior Management Team<br>Our senior management team is responsible for assessing, implementing and managing our risk management processes on a day-to-day basis, and for reporting to the Board on significant risks and risk management programs. Our senior management team, along with risk management leaders and our internal audit function, meet regularly to assess risk and ensure proper risk governance. |

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| &nbsp;&nbsp; **Functional Risk Management**<br>Our senior management team delegates to specific business function leaders responsibility for assessment, identification and mitigation of certain risks, such as those related to talent, finance, and cybersecurity. These business function leaders regularly report to the senior management team on the scope of such risks and the steps taken to detect, monitor, and mitigate risk exposure.<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; **Internal Audit**<br>Our internal audit function reports to the Audit Committee and is responsible for maintaining and improving our risk management, corporate governance, and internal control environment. |

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### Board Oversight of Cybersecurity and Automation Risks
The Board of Directors has delegated to the Audit Committee primary responsibility for overseeing enterprise risk management, including oversight of risks from cybersecurity threats. Our Senior Director of Information Technology and Information Security oversees the activities of our information technology and information security teams. Our Senior Director of Information Technology and Information Security is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing our information security risk management program, which includes our cybersecurity policies, practices and infrastructure. To assess whether our risks related to cybersecurity are being appropriately managed, the Audit Committee receives quarterly reports and updates from our Senior Director of Information Technology and Information Security with respect to cybersecurity risk management. Such reports cover our information security program, including its current status, capabilities, objectives and plans; the outcomes of regular business continuity, crisis communications, and disaster recovery exercises; updates on our ongoing compliance with applicable regulations and international cybersecurity standards; participation rates in our twice annual information security and monthly phishing trainings for employees; and the evolving cybersecurity threat landscape.

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The Board and Audit Committee oversee risks related to automation, including AI. This oversight includes actively engaging in, and providing feedback on, quarterly updates from our management team with respect to our automation initiatives, including product deployment and enhancement, internal efficiency gains, and mitigation of emerging threats such as adversarial AI attacks. As we continue to invest in automating our solution, we are leveraging responsible AI in the process. Oversight is vital to the secure, compliant and accountable operation of AI. We are committed to establishing clear lines of accountability and governance structures to ensure our AI systems are developed and deployed responsibly, with emphasis on privacy and security. In 2025, we obtained a certification based on ISO/IEC 42001:2023 criteria, a standard for establishing, implementing, maintaining and continually improving an Artificial Intelligence Management System published by the International Organization for Standardization.

### Director Nomination Procedures
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The Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee has adopted a formal policy regarding stockholder nominees. The Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee will consider nomination recommendations submitted by stockholders entitled to vote generally in the election of directors. The Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee has not established a minimum number of shares of Common Stock a stockholder must own or required length of ownership to recommend a director candidate, but the committee will take into account the size and duration of a recommending stockholder's ownership interest, as well as whether the stockholder intends to maintain its ownership interest in Paycom. The Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee will consider only recommendations of nominees who satisfy its minimum candidate qualifications, including that a director must represent the interests of all stockholders and not just one particular stockholder group or other constituency. The Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee will consider only recommendations submitted in compliance with our Amended and Restated Bylaws and any other procedural requirements disclosed in this proxy statement.

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### Director Qualifications
Our Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee is responsible for, among other things, assisting our Board of Directors in identifying qualified director nominees and recommending nominees to stand for election at each annual meeting of stockholders. The Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee's goal is to assemble a board with a wide range of relevant experience, skills and perspectives. The Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee has adopted a set of criteria and standards for assessing the necessary skills and characteristics of director candidates (the "Director Qualification Standards").

In accordance with the Director Qualification Standards, the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee will select director candidates on the basis of recognized achievements, knowledge, experience and other factors as deemed appropriate, including but not limited to a candidate's:

› ability to bring sound and informed business judgment to the deliberations of the Board of Directors,

› character, integrity and loyalty to the Company,

› independence,

› ability to bring diverse points of view to bear on discussions,

› representation of a mix of backgrounds, diversity of race/ethnicity, gender, age, skills and professional experiences that enhance the quality of the deliberations and decisions of our Board of Directors, in the context of the perceived needs of the structure of our Board of Directors at that point in time,

› financial knowledge and experience and

› understanding of marketing, technology, law, the impact of government regulations or other specific areas or disciplines.

In connection with the adoption of the Director Qualification Standards, the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee expressly reserved the right to deviate from and/or modify the Director Qualification Standards from time to time in its reasonable discretion.

The Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee believes that it is important that directors represent diverse viewpoints and individual perspectives. The Board of Directors and the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee aim to identify a diverse group of candidates and believe that no single criterion such as gender or minority status is determinative in attaining diversity on the Board of Directors.

### Annual Board and Director Self-Assessment Process
Each director completes an annual self-assessment of the Board of Directors and each committee, in each case to evaluate its effectiveness in fulfilling its responsibilities and to provide an opportunity for directors to provide feedback on potential improvements to processes and practices. The Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee leads the assessment process and analyzes the results. Topics directors are asked to provide feedback on include:

› the size, composition and structure of the Board of Directors and its committees;

› the content, timing, and materials of Board and committee meetings;

› the contributions and performance of the Board and each committee;

› the performance of the executive team; and

› succession planning.<sup></sup>

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### Communications with the Board of Directors
Any stockholder or other interested party who desires to communicate with the Board of Directors, a committee of the Board of Directors, the non-management/independent directors, the Lead Independent Director or any other individual director may do so by writing to such director or group of directors at: Paycom Software, Inc., 7501 W. Memorial Road, Oklahoma City, OK 73142, Attn: Legal Department.

The communication must prominently display the legend "BOARD COMMUNICATION" in order to indicate to the Legal Department that it is a communication for the Board of Directors. Upon receiving such a communication, the Legal Department will promptly forward the communication to the relevant individual or group to which it is addressed. The Board of Directors has requested that certain items that are unrelated to its duties and responsibilities should be excluded, such as spam, junk mail and mass mailings, resumes and other forms of job inquiries, surveys and business solicitations or advertisements.

The Legal Department will not forward any communication determined in its good faith belief to be frivolous, unduly hostile, threatening, illegal or similarly unsuitable. The Legal Department will maintain a list of each communication that was not forwarded because it was determined to be frivolous. Such list is delivered to the Board of Directors at its quarterly meetings. In addition, each communication subject to this policy that was not forwarded because it was determined by the Legal Department to be frivolous is retained in our files and made available at the request of any member of the Board of Directors to whom such communication was addressed.

### Code of Ethics and Business Conduct
We have adopted a Code of Ethics and Business Conduct that applies to all employees, officers and directors, including our Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer and other principal executive and senior officers responsible for financial reporting. The Code of Ethics and Business Conduct is available on our website at investors.paycom.com/corporate-governance. Our Code of Ethics and Business Conduct is a "code of ethics," as defined in Item 406(b) of Regulation S-K. The information contained on, or accessible from, our website is not part of this proxy statement by reference or otherwise. We will make any legally required disclosures regarding amendments to, or waivers of, provisions of our code of ethics on our website.

### Insider Trading Policy
We have an insider trading policy governing the purchase, sale and disposition of Paycom securities by our directors, officers and employees, as well as their respective immediate family members. The insider trading policy is reasonably designed to promote compliance with insider trading laws, rules and regulations and applicable NYSE listing standards. While Paycom is not subject to the insider trading policy, Paycom does not trade in its securities when it is in possession of material non-public information other than pursuant to previously adopted Rule 10b5-1 trading plans. Our insider trading policy requires that any employee, executive officer or director wishing to enter into any hedging or similar transaction with respect to our securities must pre-clear such transaction with our legal department at least two weeks prior to, and must provide justification for, the proposed transaction.

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### Director Compensation
Overview and Philosophy

The Board of Directors believes that each director who is not employed by us (each, a "non-employee director") should be compensated through a mix of cash and equity-based compensation, which is awarded in the form of restricted stock. The Compensation Committee, consisting entirely of independent directors, has primary responsibility for reviewing and considering any revisions to director compensation. Periodically, the Compensation Committee has reviewed director compensation with assistance from its independent compensation consultant, including conducting benchmarking against the Company's peer group to help assess the appropriateness and competitiveness of our non-employee director compensation program. The Board of Directors reviews the Compensation Committee's recommendations, discussing those recommendations among themselves, and determines the amount of director compensation. Historically, our philosophy is to align target total non-employee director compensation, including cash and equity, to be in a competitive range of our peer group.

Director Compensation in 2025

In 2025, the compensation package for non-employee directors consisted of (i) annual compensation for service as a director and as a member or chairperson of any committee(s), payable in cash in four quarterly installments (the "Director Cash Compensation"), and (ii) an award under the Paycom Software, Inc. 2023 Long-Term Incentive Plan (the "2023 LTIP") of time-based restricted stock ("RSAs") with an aggregate fair market value of $250,000 (based on the closing price of the Common Stock on the date of grant, but rounded down to the nearest whole share to avoid the issuance of fractional shares) (the "Director Equity Compensation"). All directors are also entitled to reimbursement for their reasonable out-of-pocket expenditures incurred in connection with their service. The Director Cash Compensation is summarized below.

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| &nbsp;&nbsp; **Recipient(s)** | **2025 Annual<br>Cash<br> Compensation <br>($)** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; Non-employee directors | 75000 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; Lead Independent Director | 25000 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; Audit Committee chairperson | 30000 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; Audit Committee members (excluding chairperson) | 15000 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; Compensation Committee chairperson | 23000 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; Compensation Committee members (excluding chairperson) | 13000 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee chairperson | 15000 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee members (excluding chairperson) | 10000 |

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With respect to Director Equity Compensation, the RSAs were granted on the date of the 2025 annual meeting of stockholders and are scheduled to cliff-vest on the seventh (7<sup>th</sup>) day following the first (1<sup>st</sup>) anniversary of the 2025 annual meeting, provided that the non-employee director is providing services to the Company through the applicable vesting date. Any unvested Director Equity Compensation will be forfeited in the event that the non-employee director's service to the Company terminates prior to the vesting date, unless (i) such director resigns concurrently with the annual meeting of stockholders immediately prior to the scheduled vesting date, (ii) such annual meeting is held not more than thirty (30) days prior to the scheduled vesting date and (iii) the resigning director continues to serve on the Board of Directors through the date of such annual meeting.

In the event that a new non-employee director is appointed to the Board of Directors other than at an annual meeting of stockholders (a "Mid-Term Director"), such Mid-Term Director is entitled to receive (i) the Director Cash Compensation beginning on the first quarterly payment date following his or her appointment and (ii) a partial award of the Director Equity Compensation on the date of his or her appointment, with the aggregate fair market value of such award to be determined based on the timing of such Mid-Term Director's appointment in relation to the quarterly payment dates for the Director Cash Compensation.

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The table below provides information regarding compensation paid to each non-employee director during 2025. Because Mr. Richison is an employee of the Company, he did not receive additional compensation for his service as a director in 2025 (including for his service as Chairman of the Board of Directors). See "Compensation of Executive Officers—Summary Compensation Table" for additional information regarding the compensation paid to Mr. Richison during 2025. Ms. Williams retired from the Board of Directors and the committees on which she served effective September 16, 2025. Due to her decision to pursue other professional opportunities, Ms. Vemulapalli resigned from the Board of Directors and the committees on which she served effective March 31, 2026. None of our executive officers had a role in determining or recommending the amount or form of non-employee director compensation, other than Mr. Richison in his capacity as a member of the Board of Directors.

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| | **Fees Earned<br>or Paid in<br>Cash ($)** | **Stock<br>Awards<sup>(1)(2)</sup><br>($)** | **Total ($)** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; ***Current Non-Employee Directors*** | &nbsp;&nbsp; ***Current Non-Employee Directors*** | &nbsp;&nbsp; ***Current Non-Employee Directors*** | &nbsp;&nbsp; ***Current Non-Employee Directors*** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; Joseph L. Binz | 90000<sup>(3)</sup> | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;249781 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;339781 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; Henry C. Duques | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;95000<sup>(4)</sup> | 249781 | 344781 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; Frederick C. Peters II | 136750<sup>(5)</sup> | 249781 | 386531 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; Sharen J. Turney | 103000<sup>(6)</sup> | 249781 | 352781 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; J.C. Watts, Jr. | 108000<sup>(7)</sup> | 249781 | 357781 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; ***Former Non-Employee Directors*** |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; Archana Vemulapalli | 90000<sup>(8)</sup> | 249781 | 339781 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; Felicia Williams | 86250<sup>(9)</sup> | 249781 | 336031 |

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(1) Amounts shown represent the aggregate grant date fair value of Director Equity Compensation, computed in accordance with ASC 718, excluding the effect of any estimated forfeitures. A discussion of the assumptions used in the calculation of these amounts is included in Note 11, "Stock-Based Compensation" in the annual consolidated financial statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025 (the "Form 10-K") filed with the SEC on February 19, 2026. For purposes of the Director Equity Compensation, we did not issue any fractional shares and, as a result, the aggregate grant date fair value of each director's award is slightly less than the target value.

(2) As of December 31, 2025, each then-serving non-employee director held 1,099 unvested RSAs. Each of Mses. Williams and Vemulapalli forfeited all unvested RSAs upon leaving the Board of Directors.

(3) Represents the aggregate Director Cash Compensation paid to Mr. Binz for his service as a director and a member of the Audit Committee for the entire year.

(4) Represents the aggregate Director Cash Compensation paid to Mr. Duques for his service as (i) a director and member of the Audit Committee for the entire year and (ii) a member of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee from May 5, 2025 through the end of the year.

(5) Represents the aggregate Director Cash Compensation paid to Mr. Peters for his service as (i) a director, the Lead Independent Director and member of the Compensation Committee for the entire year, (ii) a member of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee from January 1, 2025 to May 5, 2025, (iii) a member of the Audit Committee from January 1, 2025 to September 16, 2025 and (iv) the chairperson of the Audit Committee from September 16, 2025 through the end of the year.

(6) Represents the aggregate Director Cash Compensation paid to Ms. Turney for her service as a director, a member of the Compensation Committee and the chairperson of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee for the entire year.

(7) Represents the aggregate Director Cash Compensation paid to Mr. Watts for his service as a director, the chairperson of the Compensation Committee and a member of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee for the entire year.

(8) Represents the aggregate Director Cash Compensation paid to Ms. Vemulapalli for her service as a director and a member of the Audit Committee for the entire year.

(9) Represents the aggregate Director Cash Compensation paid to Ms. Williams for her service as a director, the chairperson of the Audit Committee and a member of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee until her retirement on September 16, 2025.

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Director Stock Ownership Guidelines

To further align their interests with the long-term interests of stockholders and to promote the Company's commitment to sound corporate governance, the Board of Directors has established minimum stock ownership guidelines for the non-employee directors. Under these guidelines, each non-employee director is required to own shares of Common Stock (including unvested RSAs) with a value equal to five times the amount of annual cash compensation payable to each non-employee director for the then-current year, exclusive of any fees payable for service as Lead Independent Director, chairperson of a committee or service on a committee. Non-employee directors who were serving on the Board of Directors as of September 25, 2021 are required to achieve compliance with these guidelines by September 25, 2026. Non-employee directors elected or appointed since September 25, 2021 and future non-employee directors are required to achieve compliance with these guidelines within five years of becoming a director. Each director's ownership level was initially calculated as of May 15, 2023 (or if a director was elected or appointed after May 15, 2023, as of the date of his or her election or employment). If the director does not meet the required compliance level as of such measurement date, the director's ownership level is re-calculated annually on the date of each annual meeting until the compliance level is attained. Once a director achieves the required guidance level, no further recalculation is required unless the annual cash retainer changes. As of March 11, 2026, each non-employee director has met (or is expected to meet within the applicable period) the requirements of the stock ownership guidelines. A copy of the stock ownership guidelines is available on our website at *investors.paycom.com/corporate-governance*.

### Stockholder Engagement
We maintain an ongoing dialogue with our stockholders throughout the year. Members of senior management and our Investor Relations team regularly engage with stockholders to discuss our performance, strategic priorities, capital allocation and growth opportunities. In addition, our independent directors hold biannual stewardship-focused engagement meetings each spring and fall, providing stockholders the opportunity to engage directly with the Board on governance matters, including Board composition and effectiveness, executive compensation, risk oversight, sustainability and other long-term value drivers.

Feedback from these engagements is shared regularly with the full Board and its committees and informs the Board's oversight of strategy, governance and business stewardship priorities. This ongoing engagement supports transparency, accountability and alignment with long-term stockholder value creation.

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Throughout 2025, independent members of the Board, with the support of management, engaged with our largest stockholders to solicit feedback. Our stewardship-focused outreach included:

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|  <br> CONTACTED 26<br> STOCKHOLDERS<br> representing 65% of<br>outstanding shares<br> held by non-affiliates as of 6/30/2025<br>| <br> ENGAGED WITH 8<br> STOCKHOLDERS<br> representing 36%<br>of outstanding shares<br> held by non-affiliates as of 6/30/2025<br>| <br> 100%<br> of engagement meetings<br>attended by at least one<br>independent Board member |

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Key Topics Discussed

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;› Artificial intelligence strategy

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;› Board composition and refreshment strategy

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;› Business strategy

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;› Corporate governance practices

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;› Cybersecurity processes

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;› Executive compensation program

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;› Succession planning process

### Commitment to Social Responsibility and Environmental Sustainability
Board and Management Oversight

Our Board of Directors actively oversees our social responsibility and environmental sustainability strategy, and our management team through the Management Sustainability Steering Committee is responsible for developing and implementing related initiatives. The Board has delegated oversight of social and environmental policies, practices, and disclosures to the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee, while specific social responsibility and environmental sustainability topics are reviewed by other committees as needed.

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Our Management Sustainability Steering Committee is responsible for the day-to-day implementation of our corporate social responsibility initiatives and managing related risks. The Management Sustainability Steering Committee assists the Board in understanding, managing and setting our sustainability strategy and initiatives, composed of a cross-functional group of senior leaders and leaders in our Legal, HR, IT and Accounting departments. The Management Sustainability Steering Committee is responsible for providing regular updates to the Board on our social responsibility and environmental sustainability initiatives.

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Our Approach to Corporate Sustainability

At Paycom, we are driven by a commitment to innovation, service, and integrity, and we live these values through focused support for our people, our community and our world. Our most recent Corporate Social Responsibility Report will be published in April 2026 and will detail the full scope of our corporate social responsibility efforts.

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For more than 25 years, Paycom has been committed to empowering employees with direct access to their HR data, with our commitment to innovation, service, and integrity supported by our most important asset—our people. We invest in our world-class talent through our comprehensive benefits offerings, extensive professional development opportunities, including leadership training, and robust onboarding training program. From talent acquisition to talent development, we strive to create an inspired workforce of team members to better serve our clients.

Caring for our people means investing in their well-being and supporting their professional and personal development. We offer comprehensive benefits to our employees, including a range of support initiatives for new parents, on-campus fitness centers, and access to workplace well-being advisors and mental health professionals.

We strive to create a broader Company culture of belonging that is welcoming and inclusive for team members of all backgrounds. We celebrate bringing the "whole person" to work and have enacted an eight-pillar approach—financial, emotional, physical, spiritual, intellectual, occupational, social, and environmental well-being—to account for the holistic well-being of our employees. We are dedicated to creating an environment where employees can learn, grow, and perform at their best. We are also committed to developing confident, competent and capable leaders through coaching, hands-on learning and real-time feedback.

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At Paycom, we believe in giving back to the communities where we live and work. We consistently exemplify our values "We Care" and "We Serve" through volunteering opportunities and charitable giving. We are proud to share that Paycom and its employees gave nearly $4 million in cash and in-kind donations in 2025 to more than 500 organizations through grants, employee giving and corporate sponsorships.

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| ![LOGO](g44715g53e87.jpg)  | <br> Our World |

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Our operations support a clean and healthy planet while enabling high levels of efficiency. Continuing our use of 100% renewable energy credits at our owned headquarter locations—which house three of our data centers—has allowed us to keep our Scope 2 market-based carbon emissions low. We continue to expand our efforts to reduce energy usage at our data facilities, including high-efficiency power supply systems and regular system-idle reviews. In 2025, we powered our two corporate campuses in Oklahoma City and Grapevine and our Phoenix data center with 100% renewable energy through the purchase of renewable energy credits. Our recycling partner processed 45,816 lbs. of electronic assets for reuse and/or material recovery. As a result, Paycom: (i) reduced greenhouse gas emissions in the amount of an estimated 63,862 lbs.; (ii) diverted 1,317 lbs. of toxic metals; and (iii) recovered 15,473 lbs. of metals.

*For more information on our social and environmental initiatives, please visit our website at investors.paycom.com and select Corporate Governance* g *Corporate Social Responsibility Report. The information on our website is not incorporated by reference in, and does not form a part of, this proxy statement.*

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## Proposal 1: Election of Directors
Our Board of Directors is divided into three classes, with the members of the classes serving three-year terms that expire in successive years. The terms of office for our Class I directors will expire at the Annual Meeting. The Board of Directors has nominated Sharen J. Turney and J.C. Watts, Jr. for election as Class I directors, each to serve for a term expiring on the date of the annual meeting of stockholders to be held in 2029 and until his or her successor has been duly elected and qualified or his or her earlier death, resignation or removal. Each Director Nominee currently serves on our Board of Directors.

### Vote Required
Pursuant to our Amended and Restated Bylaws, directors are elected by a majority of the votes cast at any meeting for the election of directors at which a quorum is present, which means that the number of shares voted "for" a nominee's election exceeds the number of shares voted "against" such nominee's election. Abstentions and broker non-votes are not counted as votes cast either "for" or "against" a nominee's election. Any incumbent director who fails to receive a majority of the votes cast in an uncontested election must tender his or her resignation to the Board of Directors. The Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee would then make a recommendation to the Board of Directors about whether to accept the resignation. The Board of Directors would consider and act on the tendered resignation, taking into account the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee's recommendation, within 90 days following certification of the stockholder vote, and thereafter would promptly disclose its decision whether to accept the director's tendered resignation (and, if applicable, the reasons for rejecting the resignation) in a press release. Should any Director Nominee become unable or unwilling to serve, the proxy holders may vote the proxies for the election, in his or her stead, of any other person the Board of Directors may nominate or designate. Each Director Nominee has consented to being named in this proxy statement and to serve if elected.

### Recommendation of the Board of Directors
&nbsp;&nbsp; <br> The Board of Directors recommends that you vote FOR each Director Nominee.<br>

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## Audit Committee Matters

### Audit Committee Report
The following is the report of the Audit Committee with respect to our audited financial statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, which includes our consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, and the related consolidated statements of comprehensive income, stockholders' equity and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2025, and the notes thereto. The information contained in this report shall not be deemed to be "soliciting material" or to be "filed with the SEC" or subject to the liabilities of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, nor shall such information be incorporated by reference into any future filing under the Securities Act or the Exchange Act, except to the extent that we specifically incorporate it by reference into such filing.

Review and Discussions with Management

The Audit Committee has reviewed and discussed the Company's audited financial statements with management.

Review and Discussions with Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

Pursuant to the terms of the Audit Committee's charter, the Audit Committee meets at least once per fiscal quarter or more frequently as it may determine necessary. The Audit Committee has discussed with Grant Thornton LLP ("Grant Thornton") the matters required to be discussed by the applicable requirements of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board and the SEC.

The Audit Committee has also received written disclosures and the letter from Grant Thornton required by applicable requirements of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board regarding Grant Thornton's communications with the Audit Committee concerning independence and has discussed with Grant Thornton its independence from the Company. The Audit Committee has also reviewed and discussed the selection, application and disclosure of the critical accounting policies of the Company with Grant Thornton.

Based on the review and discussions referred to above, the Audit Committee recommended to the Company's Board of Directors that the Company's audited financial statements be included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025.

Members of the Audit Committee

Joseph L. Binz \| Henry C. Duques \| Frederick C. Peters II

### Fees to Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
The following is a summary of the fees billed to us by Grant Thornton for audit services for fiscal 2024 and 2025 as well as for audit-related, tax and other services rendered during the applicable periods (in thousands).

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| &nbsp;&nbsp; Audit Fees<sup>(1)</sup> | $1284 | $1213 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; Audit-Related Fees<sup>(2)</sup> | 250 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; Tax Fees<sup>(3)</sup> | 119 | 116 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; All Other Fees<sup>(4)</sup> |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; Total Fees | $1653 | $1329 |

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(1) Audit fees consist of fees billed for professional services rendered for the audit of our annual consolidated financial statements, the review of the interim consolidated financial statements included in quarterly reports and services that are normally provided by the independent auditor in connection with statutory and regulatory filings or engagements, including consultations concerning financial reporting in connection with issuances of auditor consents and comfort letters with respect to registration statements filed with the SEC and related securities offerings.

(2) Audit-related fees consist of fees billed for professional services rendered for the audits of system and organization controls for service organization reports.

(3) Tax fees consist of fees billed for professional services rendered for tax compliance (including the preparation, review and filing of tax returns), tax advice and tax planning. These services include assistance regarding federal, state and local tax compliance.

(4) Grant Thornton did not provide any "other services" during the relevant periods.

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### Policy on Audit Committee Pre-approval of Audit and Non-audit Services Performed by Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
The Audit Committee has determined that all services performed by Grant Thornton are compatible with maintaining the independence of Grant Thornton. The Audit Committee's policy is to pre-approve all audit and permissible non-audit services provided by our independent registered public accounting firm. These services may include audit services, audit-related services, tax services and other services. The Audit Committee has delegated authority to its chairperson, Mr. Peters, to pre-approve any audit or non-audit services to be provided by Grant Thornton, provided that (i) the fees for such services do not exceed $250,000 in the aggregate, (ii) any matters approved by the chairperson under such delegated authority must be presented to the full Audit Committee at its next scheduled meeting and (iii) such services must be allowed to be provided by our independent registered public accounting firm under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 ("SOX") and SEC rules relating to auditor independence. The independent registered public accounting firm and management are required to periodically report to the Audit Committee regarding the extent of services provided by the independent registered public accounting firm in accordance with this pre-approval process.

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## Proposal 2: Ratification of the Appointment of

## Our Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
The Audit Committee has selected Grant Thornton as our independent registered public accounting firm to conduct an integrated audit of our consolidated financial statements and internal control over financial reporting for the year ending December 31, 2026.

Grant Thornton served as our independent registered public accounting firm for 2025 and has served as our independent registered public accounting firm since 2009.

The Audit Committee is directly responsible for the appointment, compensation, retention and oversight of the independent registered public accounting firm retained to audit the Company's financial statements. The Audit Committee annually reviews Grant Thornton's independence and performance in deciding whether to retain Grant Thornton as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm. As part of this determination, the Audit Committee considers multiple factors, including depth of institutional and industry knowledge, quality of services, demonstrated objectivity, appropriateness of fee structure and potential for business disruption.

The Audit Committee also considered the Company's auditor independence controls, including the Audit Committee's pre-approval policy of all audit and non-audit services by Grant Thornton, the Audit Committee's regular meetings with Grant Thornton in executive session, and Grant Thornton's own independence assessment process.

Although ratification is not required by our Amended and Restated Bylaws or otherwise, the Board is submitting the selection of Grant Thornton to our stockholders for ratification as a matter of good corporate practice and because we value our stockholders' views on the Company's independent registered public accounting firm.

In the event our stockholders fail to ratify the selection of Grant Thornton, it will be considered a recommendation to the Board and the Audit Committee to consider the selection of a different firm. Even if the selection of Grant Thornton is ratified, the Audit Committee may, in its discretion, select a different independent registered public accounting firm at any time during the year if it determines that such a change would be in the best interests of the Company and our stockholders.

Arrangements have been made for a representative of Grant Thornton to attend the Annual Meeting. The representative will have the opportunity to make a statement if he or she desires to do so, and he or she will be available to respond to appropriate stockholder questions.

### Vote Required
The approval of this proposal requires the affirmative vote of a majority of the shares of Common Stock present in person or represented by proxy at the Annual Meeting and entitled to vote on the proposal. Abstentions will have the same effect as votes "against" this proposal.

### Recommendation of the Board of Directors
&nbsp;&nbsp; <br> The Board of Directors recommends that you vote FOR the ratification of the appointment of Grant Thornton as our independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2026.<br>

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## Management
Each executive officer is appointed by the Board of Directors to serve until his or her successor is appointed, or until his or her earlier death, resignation or removal.

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| Chad Richison |  |
| Chad Richison |  |
| ![LOGO](g44715g42h01.jpg) <br>| Chad Richison, 55, has served as our Chief Executive Officer since he founded Paycom in 1998 (including as Co-Chief Executive Officer and President from February 2024 to May 2024 and Chief Executive Officer and President from 1998 to February 2024 and May 2024 to February 2026). He has also served as a member of our Board of Directors since 1998 and was appointed Chairman of the Board of Directors in August 2016. Mr. Richison began his career in sales with a national payroll and human resources company and a regional payroll company prior to founding Paycom. He received his bachelor's degree in mass communications-journalism from the University of Central Oklahoma.<br>|

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| Shane Hadlock |  |
| Shane Hadlock |  |
| ![LOGO](g44715g00v01.jpg) <br>| Shane Hadlock, 51, has served as the Company's President and Chief Client Officer since February 2026. Mr. Hadlock previously served as the Company's Chief Client Officer from October 2024 to August 2025 and as the Company's Chief Client Officer and Chief Technology Officer from August 2025 to February 2026. He works with groups across the Company, including operations, implementation and IT, and has more than 30 years of technology experience, including nearly 14 years at the Company. Mr. Hadlock served as the Company's Executive Vice President of Information Technology and Information Security from May 2018 to October 2024, following six years as the Company's Director of IT. Before joining the Company, he served for 10 years in a number of leadership roles at Hertz. He earned his bachelor's degree in computer science and a Master of Business Administration at the University of Central Oklahoma.<br>|

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| Robert D. Foster |  |
| Robert D. Foster |  |
| ![LOGO](g44715g42h02.jpg) <br>| Robert D. Foster, 64, has served as our Chief Financial Officer since February 2025. Mr. Foster joined Paycom in November 2022 and served as Director of International Strategy until October 2024 before serving as Executive Vice President of Accounting and Finance from October 2024 to February 2025. Prior to joining Paycom, Mr. Foster led iiPay, a payroll company, from 2014 to October 2022, including as Chief Executive Officer from 2016 to October 2022, where he worked to significantly grow its revenue and expand its offices. Prior to that, Mr. Foster was at Ernst & Young for 31 years, including serving as a senior partner. Mr. Foster is a Certified Public Accountant and earned his bachelor's degree in accounting from Ball State University.<br>|

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| Jeffrey D. York |  |
| Jeffrey D. York |  |
| ![LOGO](g44715g00v02.jpg) <br>| Jeffrey D. York, 58, has served as our Chief Sales Officer since January 2026, returning to the role he held from 2007 to April 2021. Mr. York served as the Company's Leadership Strategist from April 2021 to January 2026. Mr. York opened our Dallas location in 2002 prior to joining our corporate executive team. Before joining Paycom, Mr. York was employed by ADP from 1990 to 2002 where he held a variety of sales management positions including Vice President of Sales for the Major Accounts Division. Mr. York earned his M.B.A. from Baylor University and his bachelor's degree in business administration from Texas Tech University.<br>|

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| Randy Peck |  |
| ![LOGO](g44715g43h01.jpg) <br>| Randy Peck, 61, has served as our Chief Operating Officer since May 2024 after serving as Senior Advisor to Executive Management beginning in October 2023. He joined Paycom in 2002 and held various positions within the Company in operations, client service, product management and sales, including Director of Software Strategy, Director of Operations, and Director of Client Service, among others. Mr. Peck has more than 35 years of management experience in the payroll and HCM space. He earned his bachelor's degree in finance from Oklahoma State University.<br>|

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## A Message from Our Compensation Committee
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Dear Fellow Stockholders,

Paycom has delivered another year of strong performance, executing on our commitment to world-class service and delivering strong ROI for our clients. In 2025, we achieved total revenues of $2.05 billion while increasing our revenue retention rate to 91%. The executive team's unwavering focus on advancing automation, integrating AI-driven innovations like IWant, and enhancing our go-to-market strategy has positioned Paycom to continue providing differentiated, best-in-class HCM solutions. Our disciplined and strategic approach has allowed us to return significant value to our stockholders via the stock repurchase program and quarterly dividend payments.

Following the positive results of our 2025 say-on-pay vote, we continued to have robust and ongoing dialogue with our stockholders to gain deeper insights into their views on our executive compensation program. Aligned with feedback from prior years, we maintained our 2025 compensation structure for our non-CEO named executive officers ("NEOs"). Furthermore, 50% of equity incentive opportunities for all continuing NEOs were granted as performance-based restricted stock units ("PSUs"), reinforcing direct ties to our financial results and share price performance.

In 2025, the Compensation Committee reassessed our compensation program for our CEO, taking into account the forfeiture of the special performance award granted to Mr. Richison on November 23, 2020 (the "2020 CEO Performance Award") and other factors, and approved a 2025 CEO compensation program that we believe was aligned with market practices and responsive to the preferences of our stockholders.

We will continue our regular practice of engaging with stockholders throughout the year to ensure our compensation philosophy, as well as other critical governance and strategic initiatives, appropriately reflects investor perspectives.

On behalf of the full Board, we thank you for your continued support of and investment in Paycom, and respectfully request your support for this year's executive compensation proposal.

Sincerely,

J.C. Watts, Jr., Chairperson

Frederick C. Peters II

Sharen J. Turney

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## Compensation Discussion and Analysis
This Compensation Discussion and Analysis describes our executive compensation philosophy, policies and practices and details the compensation paid to the following executive officers, collectively referred to as our NEOs:

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| **2025 NEOs** | **Title** |
| Chad Richison<sup>(1)</sup> | *Chief Executive Officer* |
| Shane Hadlock<sup>(2)</sup> | *President and Chief Client Officer* |
| Robert D. Foster<sup>(3)</sup> | *Chief Financial Officer* |
| Randy Peck | *Chief Operating Officer* |
| Bradley S. Smith<sup>(4)</sup> | *Former Chief Information Officer* |
| Craig E. Boelte<sup>(5)</sup> | *Former Chief Financial Officer* |
| Amy Vickroy Walker<sup>(6)</sup> | *Former Chief Sales Officer* |

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(1) During 2025, Mr. Richison served as Chief Executive Officer and President. On February 18, 2026, in connection with the promotion of Mr. Hadlock, Mr. Richison tendered his resignation from the position of President.

(2) Mr. Hadlock was appointed to serve as Chief Client Officer and Chief Technology Officer, effective August 18, 2025. On February 18, 2026, Mr. Hadlock was appointed to serve as President. As of the date of this proxy statement, his title is President and Chief Client Officer.

(3) Mr. Foster was appointed to serve as Chief Financial Officer, effective February 21, 2025.

(4) Mr. Smith resigned from his role as Chief Information Officer, effective October 31, 2025, and transitioned to the role of Senior Technical Strategist for the Company's wholly owned subsidiary, Paycom Payroll, LLC ("Paycom Payroll").

(5) Mr. Boelte retired from the Company effective February 21, 2025.

(6) Ms. Walker was promoted to serve as Chief Sales Officer, effective April 2, 2025. Ms. Walker transitioned to a non-employee consulting role in January 2026.

For purposes of this Compensation Discussion and Analysis, references to the "Committee" mean the Compensation Committee.

#### Executive Summary
Our Company

We are a leading provider of a comprehensive, cloud-based HCM solution delivered as SaaS. We provide functionality and data analytics that businesses need to manage the complete employment lifecycle, from recruitment to retirement. Our solution requires virtually no customization and is based on a core system of record maintained in a single database for all HCM functions, including payroll, talent acquisition, talent management, HR management and time and labor management applications. Our user-friendly software allows for easy adoption of our solution by employees, enabling self-management of their HCM activities in the cloud, which reduces the administrative burden on employers and increases employee productivity.

We are committed to delivering innovative solutions to our clients through our award-winning products and solutions, including IWant, our latest command-driven AI engine built on our single database, providing clients with employee data instantly and accurately, and Beti<sup>®</sup> and GONE, which significantly reduce payroll and PTO processing labor and errors for our clients.

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2025 Financial Performance Highlights

Paycom's financial results for 2025 underscore the strength of our market differentiating and award-winning innovations and success of our full-solution automation strategy, which continues to deliver strong client ROI. As we prioritize AI developments, including our most recently launched command-driven AI product, IWant, and expanded data center capabilities, we are focused on realizing strong organic growth and operational efficiency.

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In 2025, Paycom delivered strong financial performance, exceeding initial expectations across key metrics. Total revenue reached $2.05 billion, with recurring and other revenue growing 10% year over year to $1.94 billion, surpassing our initial outlook of approximately 9% growth. Revenue growth was broad-based across client sizes, with continued success in the upmarket segment, as revenue from clients with more than 1,000 employees grew faster than overall revenue.

Our 2025 performance was driven by strong operating leverage, automation, and disciplined cost management. Adjusted EBITDA reached $882 million, representing a 43% adjusted EBITDA margin. These results reflect continued progress in scaling our platform efficiently while investing in innovation and service.

Client engagement and retention also strengthened during the year. Paycom's annual revenue retention rate increased to 91% in 2025, up from 90% in 2024, reflecting the value delivered through our automation initiatives and world-class client service.

While Paycom delivered solid financial performance in 2025, our stock price performance largely reflected broader market dynamics affecting the SaaS sector. Throughout the year, SaaS and other high-growth technology companies experienced continued volatility driven by macroeconomic uncertainty and evolving investor sentiment regarding the perceived threat of emerging AI technologies on the software industry and broader market pressures affecting our clients. In 2025, Paycom made significant investments in AI and advanced data center infrastructure to support its full-solution automation strategy.

Paying for Performance

We remain committed to a pay-for-performance compensation program that is competitive to attract and retain best-in-industry talent, motivates executives to deliver stretch performance results and rewards individual contributions that drive our ability to deliver sustained stockholder value.

Normalized 2025 CEO compensation structure. Following the full forfeiture of Mr. Richison's 2020 CEO Performance Award in 2024, and with his annual compensation limited to base salary, payouts under the Annual Incentive Plan and perquisites in 2021 through 2024, the Committee undertook a comprehensive reassessment of the CEO compensation program. In consultation with its independent compensation consultant, the Committee approved a normalized 2025 CEO compensation framework designed to restore market alignment, address stockholder feedback and reinforce rigorous pay-for-performance principles, while appropriately incentivizing Mr. Richison's continued leadership and contributions.

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Mr. Richison's new compensation opportunities approved for 2025 were calibrated to align with relevant market benchmarks and designed to maintain a strong link between compensation outcomes, Company performance, and stockholder experience, with over 95% of total target compensation allocated to at-risk variable incentives.

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| **Name** | **2025 Base Salary <br>($)** | **Annual Incentive** | **Annual Incentive** | **PSUs**<br> **($, at target)**  | **RSUs**<br> **($)** | **Total Target<br> Compensation ($)** |
| **Name** | **2025 Base Salary <br>($)** | **Target (%)** | **Target ($)** | **PSUs**<br> **($, at target)**  | **RSUs**<br> **($)** | **Total Target<br> Compensation ($)** |
|  Chad Richison | 865280 | 100% | 865280 | 9000000 | 9000000 | 19730560 |

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Maintained a consistent compensation structure for other NEOs to support market competitiveness. Approved in February 2025, target compensation opportunities for other continuing NEOs reflected the Company's robust financial performance results achieved in 2024, while preserving a disciplined, performance-oriented incentive design. Consistent with this approach, 50% of target equity compensation was delivered in the form of PSUs. Compensation adjustments generally reflected expanded roles and increased scope of responsibilities. The Committee believes this structure appropriately balances performance accountability, executive retention, and competitive positioning within the executive talent market, while addressing stockholder feedback for a more consistent year-over-year compensation approach.

Revenue-based incentive design instills accountability in a volatile market environment. The Committee selected revenue as the core performance metric for both the annual cash incentive and equity incentive plans because it is the primary measure used by management and investors to assess the Company's operating performance, growth trajectory and competitive positioning. Revenue directly reflects execution against Paycom's strategic priorities, including client acquisition, product adoption, retention, and expansion, and is the most meaningful driver of long-term stockholder value creation. For 2025, the Committee continued to maintain a one-year performance cycle for PSUs to preserve the rigor of the incentive plan in a volatile market environment.

Incentive plan payouts aligned with 2025 financial performance. The Committee determined that, on balance, incentive plan outcomes were appropriate and reflected strong operating execution and financial performance in a challenging environment.

› The annual incentive plan achieved a maximum payout based on 9% revenue growth compared to prior year. This outcome recognizes the leadership team's direct influence on the Company's most meaningful strategic progress during the year, including continued product innovation, expansion of the sales pipeline and strong client retention.

› Full-year revenue results supported a target-level payout for the 2025 PSUs, which did not provide for above-target payout opportunities. As of the vesting date, the value of shares delivered represented 61% of the initial target grant value on the vest day after considering the change in market value of our Common Stock since the grant date and accounting for the dividend equivalents associated with earned PSUs.

#### 2025 Say-On-Pay and Stockholder Engagement
Paycom maintains an annual advisory say-on-pay vote to provide our stockholders with the opportunity to express their views on our executive compensation program. Approximately 91.4% of the stockholder votes present or represented at the 2025 annual meeting supported our say-on-pay proposal. The Committee considers the vote outcome an important input in future compensation decisions, as it reflects stockholder confidence in the Committee's effectiveness in attracting, retaining and incentivizing key executive talent.

The Board of Directors and the Committee prioritize regular and ongoing engagement with stockholders as a core component of effective governance oversight. These engagements provide meaningful insight into stockholder perspectives on our executive compensation program, governance practices, performance alignment and long-term strategic priorities.

In 2025, independent members of the Board, with the support of management, continued their practice of proactively engaging with our largest stockholders to solicit feedback. During our off-season stewardship-focused outreach, we contacted 12 of our top stockholders, representing approximately 49% of our outstanding shares held by non-affiliates and held meetings with eight stockholders who accepted our invitation, representing approximately 36% of our outstanding shares held by non-affiliates (based on ownership information as of June 30, 2025). Each meeting was attended by at least one independent director, underscoring the Board's commitment to direct engagement and accountability.

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Throughout these discussions, stockholders expressed appreciation for enhancements made to our executive compensation program in response to prior engagement and feedback. Key compensation-related themes raised in 2025 included:

› the Board and Committee's priorities around executive retention;

› oversight of succession planning for the broader leadership team;

› preference for consistent year-over-year executive compensation approach; and

› compensation program design and alignment with strategic priorities.

#### Compensation Philosophy
As we pursue our strategic objectives, we must continuously develop and refine our solution to stay ahead of our clients' needs and challenges, which requires a talented and experienced management team. The Committee, with input from its independent compensation consultant, has developed an executive compensation program that we believe does not encourage excessive or inappropriate risk-taking and is designed to (i) motivate, reward and retain our leaders, (ii) support our strategic objectives, including long-term, sustainable growth and increasing stockholder value, and (iii) encourage strong financial performance on an annual and long-term basis.

The Committee has determined what it believes to be the appropriate level and mix of the various compensation components for our executive officers. The specific objectives of our executive compensation program are to:

› reward the achievement of our strategic objectives, including financial growth;

› drive the continued development of our successful and profitable business;

› motivate, reward and retain highly qualified executives who are important to our success;

› recognize strong performers by offering cash performance-based incentive compensation and equity awards that reward contributions to our overall success; and

› align the interests of our executive officers with those of our stockholders and, in doing so, create value for our stockholders.

The table below summarizes how the various components of our executive compensation program are designed to achieve these objectives.

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Base salary | To compensate executive officers for services rendered during the fiscal year and to recognize their experience, skills, knowledge and responsibilities |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Annual Incentive Plan | To provide performance-based cash compensation to reward executive officers for the achievement of pre-established, near-term performance objectives that support our ability to drive long-term value creation |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Equity incentives | To support retention and reward executive officers for long-term corporate performance to align their interests with those of our stockholders |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Benefits and perquisites | To maintain competitiveness of our executive compensation program and to attract and retain executives; executives participate in broad-based benefits programs that are generally available to all employees, and any supplemental benefits or perquisites are considered on a case-by-case basis |

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#### Compensation Review and Determination
Overview

In determining the compensation for each executive officer, the Committee considered the following factors:

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| &nbsp;&nbsp; **Company Performance and Outlook** | › Company performance in the prior year and year-over-year growth, based on both financial and non-financial metrics<br>› Our outlook and operating plan for the upcoming year<br>› Market compensation trends and competitive dynamics in the markets in which we compete for talent |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; **Executive Role and Performance** | › Each executive officer's role, responsibilities, skills and internal pay equity<br>› Individual performance assessments, including the CEO's evaluation of each executive officer's individual performance (see "—Role of Chief Executive Officer")<br>› Prior year compensation and relevant terms of any applicable employment agreements, if any<br>› Executive retention considerations |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; **Compensation Structure and Equity Usage Considerations** | › Compensation analysis and benchmarking provided by the Committee's compensation consultant<br>› The size of equity pool available and relative allocation among executive officers and the other equity plan participants<br>› Overall equity dilution, burn rates and equity overhang levels<br>› The value, accounting expense and ongoing retentive impact of proposed and previously granted equity awards<br>|

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Role of Compensation Committee

The Committee reviews and approves the compensation of our executive officers and, with respect to our Chief Executive Officer, recommends compensation actions for approval by the Board of Directors. In fulfilling these responsibilities, the Committee reviews and approves corporate goals and objectives related to executive compensation, evaluates executive performance against those goals, and approves all equity awards granted to executive officers.

Role of Compensation Consultant

In 2025, the Committee continued to engage Meridian Compensation Partners, LLC ("Meridian") as its independent compensation consultant to provide input, analysis and advice about our compensation programs for executives and non-employee directors, including compensation philosophy and design, peer group data, competitive positioning and equity compensation practices. The Committee selected Meridian as its independent compensation consultant based on, among other things, Meridian's reputation and substantial insight and experience with executive compensation programs in our industry. Meridian reports directly to the Committee and did not perform work for the Company in 2025 except as directed by the Committee. After reviewing and considering the factors set out by the applicable rules and regulations of the SEC and NYSE regarding the independence of compensation advisors, the Committee determined that Meridian is independent and its work in 2025 did not raise any conflicts of interest.

Role of Chief Executive Officer

On an annual basis, we evaluate each executive officer's performance for the prior year. In 2025, Mr. Richison evaluated each executive officer other than himself, with input from other leaders within the Company. The evaluation focused on the achievement of stated corporate and individual performance criteria and the contributions made to Paycom. This process led to a recommendation from Mr. Richison to the Committee with respect to the cash and equity compensation opportunities of each executive officer (other than himself).

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Compensation Mix

We do not have a formal policy or target for the allocation between cash and non-cash compensation or for the allocation between short-term and long-term incentive compensation for our executive officers. Rather, the Committee relies on each Committee member's experience and peer group and industry benchmarks provided by the Committee's independent compensation consultant, to determine the appropriate level and mix of compensation. Ultimately, our objective is to provide our executive officers with reasonable, competitive base salaries, time-based equity incentives to support retention and the opportunity to earn additional compensation through performance-based incentives, which are designed to encourage achievement of pre-established performance target levels.

Timing

At least annually, the Committee reviews and evaluates each executive officer's base salary. Based on historical practices and our performance review cycle for all employees, salary increases, if any, were typically approved in the first quarter but effective as of July 1st of a given year. Beginning in 2025, the Committee transitioned to reviewing, approving and implementing any annual executive officer salary changes in the first quarter of each year to better align salary actions with the timing of other executive compensation determinations.

With respect to cash bonuses, the Annual Incentive Plan requires that the Committee set performance goals within the first 90 days of a performance period. Following the end of a performance period and our receipt of the independent auditor's report with respect to financial statements for the applicable fiscal year, the Committee must certify the extent to which the performance goals were achieved as well as the calculation and determination of the incentive compensation to be paid to each participant under the Annual Incentive Plan.

With respect to equity compensation, the Committee determines whether and when to grant awards to executive officers based on its evaluation of the various factors discussed under "—Equity Incentive Compensation—Overview" below.

Peer Group Data

The Committee uses peer group data as a reference point in designing our executive compensation programs and setting compensation levels. The Committee does not use peer group data as a determinative factor, but rather an external benchmark to ensure our executive compensation programs are reasonable and competitive.

For purposes of setting target compensation for 2025, the Committee used the peer group identified below. The peer group remained largely unchanged from the prior year, except for the removal of Ebix, Inc. and Splunk Inc. following their acquisition in 2024. To maintain a balanced peer group composition, the Committee approved the addition of two application software companies, Informatica Inc. and Procore Technologies, Inc.

The companies in the peer group were selected based on several criteria, including size, industry focus and level of operational and organizational complexity. In particular, the Committee targeted application software companies with comparable SaaS business models and business software applications. The peer group companies were also identified based on revenue and market capitalization.

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The Committee, with the assistance of its independent compensation consultant, reviews the appropriateness of the peer group annually using data from the trailing 12-month period preceding each annual peer group review. When the Committee selected the peer group for 2025 in December 2024, the resulting peer group consisted of 19 software companies, with median revenues of $2.1 billion and median market capitalization of $15.6 billion.

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| **2025 Peer Group** | **2025 Peer Group** |
| ANSYS, Inc.<sup>(1)</sup> | HubSpot, Inc. |
| Aspen Technologies, Inc.<sup>(1)</sup> | Informatica Inc. (New)<sup>(1)</sup> |
| Blackbaud, Inc. | Okta, Inc. |
| CoStar Group, Inc. | Paylocity Holding Corporation |
| Datadog, Inc. | Procore Technologies, Inc. (New) |
| Dayforce Inc.<sup>(1)</sup> | PTC Inc. |
| DocuSign, Inc. | RingCentral, Inc. |
| Dynatrace, Inc. | The Trade Desk, Inc. |
| Fair Isaac Corporation | Tyler Technologies, Inc. |
| Guidewire Software, Inc. |  |

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(1) Aspen Technologies, Inc. was acquired by Emerson Electric in March 2025; ANSYS, Inc. was acquired by Synopsys Inc. in July 2025; Dayforce Inc. was taken private in February 2026; Informatica Inc. was acquired by Salesforce, Inc. in November 2025.

We have a limited number of direct, public company business peers with a similar growth trajectory. As we continue to grow, the Committee remains focused on providing market-competitive and stockholder-aligned compensation programs that are appropriate for the size and strategy of the business. To assist with this goal, the Committee also reviewed data from larger companies in our industry, both in terms of market capitalization and revenue, to help the Committee understand how pay design and structure, as well as quantum of pay opportunity, may change as we continue to grow. The Committee reviewed trends in compensation structure and formulation among members of these reference groups as part of its overall executive compensation evaluation.

### Cash Compensation
Base Salary

We provide base salaries to our executive officers to compensate them for services rendered during the fiscal year and to recognize their experience, skills, knowledge and responsibilities. The Committee reviews and evaluates base salaries for our executive officers at least annually with input from its independent compensation consultant and our CEO (except with respect to his own compensation).

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In evaluating executive officer salaries, the Committee reviews (with input from its independent compensation consultant) compensation data of named executive officers of peer group companies, as well as general competitive external market conditions for recruiting and retaining executive talent. The Committee approved a base salary increase for each executive officer in the first quarter of 2025, with changes effective in February 2025. The table below provides information regarding the base salary for each of our NEOs.

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| &nbsp;&nbsp; **Name** | **Prior Base <br>Salary ($)** | **2025 Base**<br>**Salary ($)**  | **% Change** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; Chad Richison | 832000 | 865280 | 4% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; Shane Hadlock<sup>(1)</sup> |  | 550000 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; Robert D. Foster<sup>(2)</sup> |  | 566800 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; Randy Peck | 511228 | 531677 | 4% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; Bradley S. Smith | 531667 | 552944 | 4% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; Craig E. Boelte<sup>(3)</sup> | 545061 |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; Amy Vickroy Walker | 517000 | 537680 | 4% |

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(1) Mr. Hadlock was not an NEO in 2024. In connection with his appointment as Chief Client Officer and Chief Technology Officer on August 18, 2025, Mr. Hadlock's base salary was increased to $550,000. In connection with Mr. Hadlock's subsequent promotion in February 2026, his base salary was increased to $700,000.

(2) Mr. Foster was not an NEO in 2024. In connection with his appointment as Chief Financial Officer on February 21, 2025, Mr. Foster's base salary was increased to $566,800.

(3) Mr. Boelte retired from the Company effective February 21, 2025.

Annual Incentive Plan

#### Overview
The purpose of the Annual Incentive Plan is to advance our interests and the interests of our stockholders by:

› providing certain employees, including the executive officers, with incentive compensation that is tied to the achievement of pre-established, objective performance goals;

› identifying and rewarding superior performance and providing competitive compensation to attract, motivate and retain employees who have outstanding skills and abilities; and

› fostering accountability and teamwork throughout Paycom.

The Annual Incentive Plan is administered by the Committee. For each performance period, the Committee must approve the participant's eligibility to receive annual incentive awards and select the performance metrics, goals and corresponding payout levels for each participant.

Payouts under the Annual Incentive Plan and perquisites are made based upon achievement of performance goals (consisting of individual performance goals, business unit performance goals and/or Company performance goals) relating to one or more "performance criteria," such as revenues or adjusted EBITDA.

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#### 2025 Annual Incentive Targets
For 2025, the Committee approved annual incentive target opportunities for each NEO as shown below.

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| **Name<sup>(1)</sup>** | **Target Annual<br> Incentive (% of <br>Base Salary)** | **Target Annual <br> Incentive ($)** |
|  Chad Richison | 100% | 865280 |
|  Robert D. Foster | 100% | 566800 |
|  Randy Peck | 100% | 531677 |
|  Bradley S. Smith<sup>(2)</sup> | 100% | 552944 |
|  Amy Vickroy Walker | 100% | 537680 |

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(1) In light of Mr. Boelte's retirement in February 2025, he did not participate in the Annual Incentive Plan for the 2025 performance period. Mr. Hadlock also did not participate in the 2025 Annual Incentive Plan. Consistent with the terms of a bonus program established prior to his promotion to an executive officer position, Mr. Hadlock was eligible to receive a 2025 cash bonus of $500,000, payable in quarterly installments. Beginning in 2026, Mr. Hadlock will be eligible for an annual bonus pursuant to the Annual Incentive Plan.

(2) Pursuant to the terms of the Annual Incentive Plan, Mr. Smith remained eligible to receive a cash bonus pursuant to the Annual Incentive Plan in accordance with the terms previously approved by the Committee. Beginning in 2026, he will no longer be eligible to participate in the Annual Incentive Plan.

#### 2025 Performance Criteria
As in prior years, the Committee evaluated an appropriate mix of performance metrics for each participating NEO, taking into account individual responsibilities and areas of direct impact. Based on this evaluation, the Committee determined that a common, enterprise-wide performance framework is the most effective way of driving performance outcomes. By emphasizing a shared performance metric, the Committee reinforced a "one-team" approach, aligning all members of the executive leadership team around a single, clearly defined objective and promoting collective accountability for the Company's performance results.

For the 2025 performance period, the Annual Incentive Plan awards granted to the participating NEOs were based on our achievement of revenue targets, but subject to downward adjustment if adjusted EBITDA fell below a specified target. The Committee selected these metrics because it believes top-line growth and profitability are critical short-term measures of our success and key to long-term stockholder value creation.

The table below sets forth (i) the revenue amounts and growth rates that were established as the threshold, target and maximum achievement levels for the 2025 performance period and (ii) the payout percentage (as a percent of target) at each achievement level. Generally, a straight-line interpolation would be applied on the change in performance between threshold and target achievement. To the extent that our total revenues fell between target and maximum achievement, the payout percentage would increase 6.7 percentage points for each $1.0 million of revenue growth over $2,025.0 million, up to $2,039.0 million and 6.2 percentage points for the $1.0 million increment of revenue between $2,039.0 million and $2,040.0 million. Additionally, as in prior years, the revenue payout percentage was subject to a downward adjustment by 5 percentage points for every $2.0 million (whole) that our adjusted EBITDA for the year fell below $830.0 million, provided that the revenue payout percentage could not be reduced by more than 75 percentage points.

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| **Achievement Level** | **Performance Goal**<br> **($MM)** | **Payout Percentage**<br> **(% of Target)** |
|  **Revenue Performance (100%)** | **Revenue Performance (100%)** | **Revenue Performance (100%)** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Threshold | $2015 | 0% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Target | $2025 | 100% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Maximum | $2040 | 200% |
|  **Adjusted EBITDA<sup>(1)</sup> Performance (Modifier)** | **Adjusted EBITDA<sup>(1)</sup> Performance (Modifier)** | **Adjusted EBITDA<sup>(1)</sup> Performance (Modifier)** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Target | $830.0 | N/A |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Potential Deduction: | 5.0% reduction in payout percentage for every $2.0MM below target performance, up to a maximum 75% payout reduction | 5.0% reduction in payout percentage for every $2.0MM below target performance, up to a maximum 75% payout reduction |

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(1) Defined as the Company's adjusted EBITDA as reported in an earnings release or other publicly disseminated report relating to the Company's financial results for the year ended December 31, 2025. See Appendix A.

The established financial performance goals were rigorous and, at target achievement level, required significant growth from achieved performance results in the prior year. In establishing Annual Incentive Plan performance goals for the participating NEOs for the 2025 performance period, the Committee set threshold performance levels above 2024 actual results to incentivize continued growth and sustained performance. Target performance was established at approximately 7.5% revenue growth over the prior year, with maximum payout tied to revenue growth, exceeding approximately 8.3% relative to 2024 results.

The target performance goals were informed by the Company's annual budgeting process, among other considerations, including the Company's market guidance issued in the first quarter of 2025, which was subsequently raised following stronger than expected performance in the first half of the year. In setting the total revenue goal and associated payout percentage for maximum achievement, the Committee intentionally calibrated performance expectations to reflect a meaningful "stretch" beyond target levels, recognizing both the rigor already embedded in the target goal and the progressively greater difficulty of achieving results above that level. This approach was designed to reinforce strong pay-for-performance alignment and reward exceptional outcomes.

#### 2025 Annual Incentive Plan Payouts
The tables below set forth our actual achievement of the Company's financial performance metrics for the 2025 performance period and the resulting bonus payouts for participating NEOs. We paid cash bonuses under the Annual Incentive Plan for the 2025 performance period in the first quarter of 2026.

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| **Performance Metric** | **Target**<br> **($MM)** | **Actual<br>Achievement**<br> **($MM)** | **Payout**<br> **(% of Target)** |
|  Revenue | 2025.0 | 2051.7 | 200% |
|  Adjusted EBITDA (Modifier) | 830.0 | 882.3 | 0% reduction |

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| **Name** | **Target** <br> **($)** | **Amount Paid** <br> **(% of target)** | **Actual Amount** <br> **Paid ($)** |
|  Chad Richison | 865280 | 200% | 1730560 |
|  Robert D. Foster | 566800 | 200% | 1133600 |
|  Randy Peck | 531677 | 200% | 1063354 |
|  Bradley S. Smith | 552944 | 200% | 1105888 |
|  Amy Vickroy Walker | 537680 | 200% | 1075360 |

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### Equity Incentive Compensation
Overview

We believe that equity awards provide our executive officers with a strong link to our performance, create an incentive to achieve performance goals and objectives and more closely align the interests of our executive officers with those of our stockholders. The 2023 LTIP allows us to grant an array of equity-based incentive awards to our executive officers, other employees, outside directors and contractors. The purpose of the 2023 LTIP is to align award recipients with Paycom's stockholders and long-term success and to help us attract and retain top-tier talent.

Historically, we have granted equity incentive awards to our executive officers consisting of RSAs, restricted stock awards subject to market-based vesting ("PSAs"), time-based restricted stock units ("RSUs") and PSUs. The Committee, in consultation with its independent compensation consultant, annually determines the type, magnitude and vesting conditions of awards to executive officers based on its evaluation of the following factors, among others:

› recent vesting events;

› value of equity awards that have previously vested;

› value of and vesting conditions for unvested equity awards that remain outstanding;

› general market and economic conditions;

› our need to retain executive officers in light of changes in the competitive environment; and

› trends among our competitors and peers with respect to equity compensation practices.

2025 Equity Awards

#### Overview
In February 2025, the Committee approved equity incentive award grants to then-serving NEOs pursuant to the 2023 LTIP, consisting of performance- and time-based incentives allocated equally between PSUs and RSUs.

In approving the 2025 annual equity incentive awards, the Committee considered a range of factors, including feedback received through ongoing stockholder engagement, market and peer data for executives' annual equity opportunities based on role and scope of responsibilities, the fair value of outstanding equity award target values and the highly competitive market for executive talent within our industry.

In approving the 2025 annual equity incentives, the Committee calibrated award levels to more closely align with competitive peer practices for comparable roles, while retaining the flexibility to differentiate individual awards based on executive performance, retention considerations, and the other evaluation factors described above. The Committee believes this approach appropriately balances market competitiveness, pay-for-performance alignment, and stockholder interests.

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Following the full forfeiture of Mr. Richison's 2020 CEO Performance Award in February 2024, and with his compensation limited to base salary, annual incentives and perquisites for 2021 through 2024, the Committee established a new CEO compensation framework for 2025. The revised program normalizes annual incentive opportunities to market benchmarks, reinforces rigorous pay-for-performance alignment, restores a balanced incentive structure, and directly links compensation outcomes to Company financial and share price performance while continuing to motivate Mr. Richison's leadership and contributions.

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| &nbsp;&nbsp; **Name** | **Target Total Grant <br>Value ($)** | **Target PSU Value <br>($)** | **Target RSU Value <br>($)** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; Chad Richison | 18000000 | 9000000 | 9000000 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; Shane Hadlock | 1500000<sup>(1)</sup> | <sup>(1)</sup> | <sup>(1)</sup> |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; Robert D. Foster | 4000000 | 2000000 | 2000000 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; Randy Peck | 3500000 | 1750000 | 1750000 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; Bradley S. Smith<sup>(2)</sup> | 4000000 | 2000000 | 2000000 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; Amy Vickroy Walker<sup>(3)</sup> | 3500000 | 1750000 | 1750000 |

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(1) Mr. Hadlock received a combination of RSAs and PSAs on March 2, 2025, prior to his appointment as an executive officer.

(2) In connection with Mr. Smith's transition to the role of Senior Technical Strategist for Paycom Payroll, the Company accelerated the vesting of the first tranche of Mr. Smith's 2025 RSU award and Mr. Smith forfeited the remaining two tranches. Pursuant to the terms of the applicable award agreement, Mr. Smith's 2025 PSU award remained outstanding and eligible to vest.

(3) Excludes 3,000 immediately vested shares granted to Ms. Walker in February 2025, prior to her appointment as Chief Sales Officer. This award was preceded by Ms. Walker agreeing to forfeit certain compensation opportunities related to achieving specific, confidential Company sales objectives prior to her promotion to an executive officer role in 2024. In 2026, in connection with Ms. Walker's transition to a non-employee consulting role, the Company accelerated the vesting of the first tranche of Ms. Walker's 2025 RSU award and Ms. Walker forfeited the remaining two tranches. Pursuant to the terms of the applicable award agreement, Ms. Walker's 2025 PSU award remained outstanding and eligible to vest.

#### 2025 PSU Awards
For 2025, the Committee maintained the prior year's practice of using revenue as the PSU metric for all participating NEOs, consistent with the Committee's pay-for-performance philosophy. In selecting revenue, the Committee evaluated a range of alternative performance measures and concluded that revenue growth is the financial metric most directly linked to Paycom's ability to deliver sustained long-term stockholder value and the primary measure used by investors to assess performance relative to peers and market benchmarks.

The Committee further determined that using the same core financial metric for both the annual cash incentive plan and the PSU program would strengthen alignment, reinforce strategic priorities, and underscore the critical importance of executing against Paycom's revenue growth objectives in 2025. This approach promotes consistency across incentive programs and ensures that executives are held accountable to a single, clearly defined performance outcome.

In light of heightened macroeconomic volatility and the resulting challenges in establishing reliable multi-year financial targets, the Committee approved a one-year performance period for the 2025 PSUs to preserve the rigor and integrity of the program. A single-year performance period eliminates the potential for strong performance in one year to offset underperformance in another, ensuring that PSU payouts reflect actual results achieved during the performance period. The Committee believes this structure enhances accountability, strengthens pay-for-performance alignment, and appropriately balances incentive effectiveness with external uncertainty. The Committee will continue to monitor market conditions, consider stockholder feedback, and evaluate the appropriateness of longer-term performance periods for future equity awards.

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To differentiate the PSU program from the annual cash incentive plan and to mitigate the risk of windfall compensation, the Committee capped 2025 PSU payouts at target, without providing an above-target or maximum payout opportunity.

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| **Metric** | **Performance Level** | **Payout<br>Percentage** |
|  Revenue | <br> < $1,944 MM | <br> 0% |
|  Revenue | <br> $1,944 MM ≤ Revenue < $1,985 MM | <br> 50% |
|  Revenue | <br> $1,985 MM ≤ Revenue < $2,025 MM | <br> 75% |
|  Revenue | <br> ≥ $2,025 MM | <br> 100% |

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#### Vesting of 2025 PSUs
In February 2026, the Committee reviewed and certified the achievement of performance goals applicable to PSUs granted to NEOs in 2025. Based on full-year revenue of $2,051.7 million, which exceeded the target performance level, the 2025 PSU awards were earned at the target payout level. The Committee believes this outcome appropriately reflects the leadership team's direct influence on the Company's most meaningful strategic progress during the year, including continued product adoption, expansion of the sales pipeline, and strong client retention. The payout represented approximately 61% of the initial target grant value as measured on the vesting date, after considering the change in market value of the shares of Common Stock since the grant date and accounting for the dividend equivalents associated with earned PSUs.

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#### 2025 RSU Awards
RSUs granted to the participating NEOs in 2025 as part of their annual long-term incentive compensation were designed to align the interests of our executives with those of our stockholders, and to promote the long-term retention of our executive talent. RSUs vest ratably over a three-year period and require continued employment through each vesting date.

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#### Amy Vickroy Walker Equity Award
In February 2025, prior to her appointment as Chief Sales Officer, effective April 2, 2025, Ms. Walker was granted an equity award consisting of 3,000 shares of Common Stock, which vested in full on the grant date. This award was preceded by Ms. Walker agreeing to forfeit certain compensation opportunities related to achieving specific, confidential Company sales objectives prior to her promotion to an executive officer role in 2024.

#### Other Compensation Components and Considerations
Retirement Benefits

We believe that establishing competitive benefit packages for our employees is an important factor in attracting and retaining highly qualified personnel. We maintain broad-based benefits that are provided to all full-time employees, including medical, dental, group life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, long- and short-term disability insurance and a 401(k) plan. Our NEOs are eligible to participate in all of our employee benefit plans, in each case, on the same basis as other employees.

Our 401(k) plan is intended to qualify as a tax-qualified plan under Code Section 401 so that contributions to our 401(k) plan, and income earned on such contributions, are not taxable to participants until withdrawn or distributed from the 401(k) plan. Our 401(k) plan provides that each participant may contribute up to 100% of his or her pre-tax compensation, up to a statutory limit, which was $22,500 for 2023, $23,000 for 2024 and $23,500 for 2025. Participants who are at least 50 years old can also make "catch-up" contributions, which in 2023, 2024 and 2025 was limited to an additional $7,500 above the statutory limit. Additionally, in 2025, for participants ages 60 to 63, an enhanced "super catch-up" contribution was permitted, which allows for a higher limit of $11,250 above the statutory limit. Under our 401(k) plan, each employee is fully vested in his or her deferred salary contributions. Employee contributions are held and invested by the plan's trustee, subject to participants' ability to give investment directions by following certain procedures. We provide matching contributions under our 401(k) plan for all employees, including our NEOs, equal to 100% of the first 1% of an employee's elected deferrals and 50% of an employee's elected deferrals between 1% and 6%, up to a maximum matching contribution of 3.5% of an employee's includible compensation. Our 401(k) plan also permits us to make discretionary contributions, and all of our contributions are subject to established limits and a vesting schedule. We do not maintain any defined benefit pension plans or any non-qualified deferred compensation plans.

Perquisites and Other Personal Benefits

We provided our NEOs with perquisites and other personal benefits in 2023, 2024 and 2025 that the Committee believed were reasonable and consistent with our overall compensation program. In addition to the items described below, we pay country club dues on behalf of Mr. Richison, and all of our NEOs are entitled to participate in a supplemental medical plan that provides for visits and benefits with private physicians and health professionals. The Committee periodically reviews the levels of perquisites and other personal benefits provided to our NEOs. Attributed costs, if any, of the personal benefits for the NEOs for the years ended December 31, 2023, 2024 and 2025 are included in the "All Other Compensation" column in "Compensation of Executive Officers—Summary Compensation Table."

**Automobile Allowances**. During 2025, Messrs. Richison and Boelte (until his retirement from the Company in February 2025) received monthly automobile allowances pursuant to their respective employment agreements. Ms. Walker also received a monthly automobile allowance during 2025.

**Security**. Pursuant to his employment agreement, the Company is obligated to provide personal and home security for Mr. Richison. We view these physical and network security services as an integral part of our risk management program and necessary and appropriate business expenses for the benefit of Paycom. Although we do not consider the provision of such necessary security measures to be a perquisite, pursuant to SEC guidance, we have reported these costs as compensation in the "All Other Compensation" column of the Summary Compensation Table.

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**Private Air Travel**. Pursuant to Mr. Richison's employment agreement, the Company is obligated to provide 24 hour-per-day, 365 day-per-year access to private aircraft for Mr. Richison's business travel, and he is entitled to 75 hours of flight time per year for non-Company use of such private aircraft. To fulfill his duties, Mr. Richison frequently uses the private aircraft when he travels on business. Such use of private air travel enhances Mr. Richison's security and reduces his travel time, which allows him to devote more time to work matters while maintaining the confidentiality of such matters during travel. In light of the increased security and efficiency, we believe such use is appropriate as part of a competitive executive compensation package. We also allow other NEOs to use private air travel for business purposes. If space allows, we permit the NEOs to bring family members or guests along on the trip. Because we pay for such business travel based on the flight hours regardless of the passenger load, the aggregate incremental cost to us for the additional passengers is de minimis.

Change in Control Arrangements

#### Employment Agreements (Richison and Boelte)
Mr. Richison's employment agreement does not provide for any payments upon a change in control.

As disclosed under "Compensation of Executive Officers—Employment Agreements and Arrangements," the employment agreement with Mr. Boelte provided for payments upon the occurrence of a change in control followed by a termination of employment by Mr. Boelte due to a change in his status, reporting, duties or position that represented a demotion or diminution from his prior status, which is also known as a "double-trigger" provision. The change in control provisions in Mr. Boelte's employment agreement were designed to reward him for remaining employed with us during a time when his prospects for employment following a change in control could have been uncertain. Following Mr. Boelte's retirement in February 2025, we are no longer party to any executive employment agreement or arrangement that provides for payments upon a change in control.

#### Equity Awards

#### RSAs and RSUs
In accordance with the terms of the 2023 LTIP, upon a Change in Control (as defined in the 2023 LTIP), all outstanding RSAs and RSUs held by each NEO and issued pursuant to the 2023 LTIP will be assumed or substituted by the applicable successor entity. If the awards are assumed or substituted by the successor entity (or if the Company is the successor entity), the awards will continue in accordance with their original terms. However, if the awards are not assumed or substituted by the applicable successor entity, then upon the Change in Control, all outstanding RSAs and RSUs that have not previously vested will become fully vested and exercisable or payable, and any applicable restrictions or forfeiture provisions will lapse.

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#### PSUs
All outstanding award agreements governing the PSUs granted to the NEOs provide that unvested PSUs will remain outstanding in connection with a Change in Control, absent a subsequent termination of service. If the NEO is terminated without "cause" (as defined in the applicable award agreement) or the NEO terminates his or her employment for "good reason" (as defined in the applicable award agreement) in connection with or during the 12-month period following the consummation of a Change in Control but prior to the applicable vesting date, any unvested PSUs will become fully vested as of the date of such termination of service.

Pursuant to the 2023 LTIP, if the PSUs are not assumed in connection with a Change in Control, all outstanding PSUs will vest in connection with such Change in Control, as follows: (i) if the payout level has been determined (or is determinable) as of such Change in Control, such award shall be payable in full in accordance with the payout schedule set forth in the award agreement; and (ii) if the payout level is undeterminable, the award shall be pro-rated based on the time elapsed in the applicable performance period between the date of grant and the Change in Control and paid at the target payout level in accordance with the payout schedule set forth in the award agreement.

Stock Ownership Guidelines

The Board of Directors has established minimum stock ownership guidelines for the executive officers, including the NEOs. Under these guidelines, each executive officer is required to own shares of Common Stock (including unvested RSAs and shares underlying unvested RSUs) with a value equal to a multiple of his or her base salary in effect at the time of the calculation, as presented in the table below.

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Executive Officer** | Multiple of Base Salary Requirement |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Chief Executive Officer | 6x |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Other Executive Officers | 3x |

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Executive officers who were serving as executive officers as of September 25, 2021 are required to achieve compliance with these guidelines by September 25, 2026. Executive officers appointed since September 25, 2021 and future executive officers are required to achieve compliance with these guidelines within five years of becoming an executive officer. Each executive officer's ownership level was initially calculated as of July 1, 2023 (or if an executive officer was elected or appointed after July 1, 2023, as of the date of his or her appointment). If the executive officer does not meet the required guidance level as of such measurement date, the executive officer's ownership level is re-calculated annually on July 1st until the compliance level is attained. Once an executive officer achieves the required guidance level, no further recalculation is required unless the executive officer's base salary changes, whether as a result of an ordinary annual adjustment, a promotion or otherwise. As of March 12, 2026, each executive officer was in compliance with the stock ownership guidelines or remained within the applicable compliance period for attaining the required ownership levels. A copy of the stock ownership guidelines is available on our website at investors.paycom.com/corporate-governance.

Clawback Policy

We maintain a compensation recovery policy (the "Clawback Policy") applicable to our current and former executive officers, which provides that we will recover reasonably promptly the amount of erroneously awarded compensation (including any cash or equity incentive-based compensation) received by an executive officer in the event we are required to prepare an accounting restatement due to our material noncompliance with any financial reporting requirement under the U.S. securities laws, including any required accounting restatement to correct an error in previously issued financial statements or that would result in a material misstatement if the error were corrected in the current period or left uncorrected in the current period.

Equity Award Timing Policy

We do not currently grant awards of stock options, stock appreciation rights, or similar option-like instruments. Accordingly, we have no specific policy or practice on the timing of such awards in relation to the disclosure of material non-public information by the Company. If in the future we determine to grant new awards of options, stock appreciation rights or similar option-like instruments, we will establish a policy regarding the timing of such awards in relation to the disclosure of material non-public information, and the Board will evaluate the appropriate steps to take in relation to the foregoing.

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Accounting and Tax Effects

We consider the impact of accounting treatment in developing and implementing our compensation programs, including the accounting treatment of amounts awarded or paid to our executives. We also consider the impact of federal tax laws on our compensation programs, including the deductibility of compensation paid to the NEOs. Our ability to deduct incentive compensation paid under our incentive plans may be limited by Code Section 162(m) to the extent that the incentive compensation is paid to a "covered employee" (as defined in Code Section 162(m)) and the total compensation paid by us to such covered employee for a taxable year exceeds $1,000,000. This limitation on deductions only applies to compensation paid by a publicly-traded corporation (and not compensation paid by non-corporate entities). Under Code Section 162(m), a "covered employee" includes an individual (or, in certain circumstances, his or her beneficiaries) who, at any time during the taxable year, is our principal executive officer, principal financial officer, an individual who is among the three highest compensated officers for the taxable year (other than an individual who was either our principal executive officer or our principal financial officer at any time during the taxable year), or anyone who was a covered employee for purposes of Code Section 162(m) for any tax year beginning on or after January 1, 2017. Notwithstanding the foregoing, even though incentive compensation in excess of $1,000,000, if paid to a covered employee, is no longer tax deductible, the Company intends to continue to grant, when in the best interests of the Company and its stockholders, awards that are subject to the achievement of certain performance goals.

Dividends and Dividend Equivalents

Pursuant to the 2023 LTIP, participants receiving RSAs have all of the rights of a stockholder of the Company, including the right to receive any dividends thereon, provided that, (i) any cash dividends and stock dividends with respect to RSAs must be withheld by the Company for the participant's account, and (ii) such withheld dividends attributable to any particular share of restricted stock shall be distributed to such participant in cash or, at the sole discretion of the Committee, in shares of Common Stock having a fair market value equal to the amount of such withheld dividends, if applicable, upon the release of restrictions on such share (i.e., upon vesting) and, if such share is forfeited, the participant will forfeit and have no right to such withheld dividends. Similarly, RSUs and PSUs may permit the participant to receive dividend equivalents, provided that, (i) any dividend equivalents (based on cash or stock dividends) with respect to the RSUs or PSUs shall be withheld by the Company for the participant's account, and (ii) such withheld dividend equivalents attributable to any particular RSU or PSU shall be distributed to such participant in cash or, at the sole discretion of the Committee, in shares of Common Stock having a fair market value equal to the amount of such dividend equivalents, if applicable, upon the release of restrictions on such RSUs or PSUs (i.e., upon vesting) and, if such RSU or PSU is forfeited, the participant shall forfeit and have no right to such dividend equivalents.

All NEOs' unvested equity incentive awards currently outstanding are entitled to receive dividends or dividend equivalents, as applicable, provided that such dividends or dividend equivalents are withheld by the Company and subject to the same vesting and forfeiture provisions as the awarded shares or awarded units to which they relate. As a result, dividends are paid to the applicable NEO only upon vesting of the award.

### Compensation Committee Report
The Committee has reviewed and discussed with management the Compensation Discussion and Analysis required by Item 402(b) of Regulation S-K. Based on such review and discussions, the Committee recommended to our Board of Directors that the Compensation Discussion and Analysis be included in this proxy statement and incorporated by reference in our Annual Report on Form 10-K.

The foregoing report is provided by the following directors, who constitute the Committee.

J.C. Watts, Jr. (Chair)

Frederick C. Peters II

Sharen J. Turney

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## Compensation of Executive Officers

### Summary Compensation Table
The following table contains information regarding the compensation of our NEOs for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023.

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| Name | **Year** | **Salary**<br> **($)** | **Bonus**<br> **($)** | **Stock<br>Awards<sup>(1)</sup><br>($)** | **Non-Equity**<br> **Incentive Plan<br>Compensation<sup>(2)</sup>**<br> **($)** | **All Other<br>Compensation<br>($)** | **Total**<br> **($)** |
| Chad Richison<sup>(3)</sup><br> *Chief Executive Officer* | 2025 | 858880 |  | 18386226<sup>(4)</sup> | 1730560 | 1861486<sup>(5)</sup> | 22837152 |
| Chad Richison<sup>(3)</sup><br> *Chief Executive Officer* | 2024 | 821846 |  |  | 1504882 | 1127389 | 3454117 |
| Chad Richison<sup>(3)</sup><br> *Chief Executive Officer* | 2023 | 817068 |  |  | 765700 | 1535838 | 3118606 |
| Shane Hadlock<sup>(6)</sup><br> *President and Chief Client*<br> *Officer* | 2025 | 550000 | 500000<sup>(7)</sup> | 1543941<sup>(8)</sup> |  | 22250<sup>(9)</sup> | 2616191 |
| Robert D. Foster<sup>(10)</sup><br> *Chief Financial Officer* | 2025 | 553954 |  | 4086065<sup>(4)</sup> | 1133600 | 21337<sup>(11)</sup> | 5794956 |
| Randy Peck<br> *Chief Operating Officer* | 2025 | 527745 |  | 3575147<sup>(4)</sup> | 1063354 | 22250<sup>(12)</sup> | 5188496 |
| Randy Peck<br> *Chief Operating Officer* | 2024 | 405662 |  | 7743422 | 460105 | 17132 | 8626321 |
| Craig E. Boelte<sup>(13)</sup><br> *Former Chief Financial<br> Officer* | 2025 | 104819 |  |  |  | 97878<sup>(14)</sup> | 202697 |
| Craig E. Boelte<sup>(13)</sup><br> *Former Chief Financial<br> Officer* | 2024 | 537610 |  | 2673702 | 985880 | 42214 | 4239406 |
| Craig E. Boelte<sup>(13)</sup><br> *Former Chief Financial<br> Officer* | 2023 | 516911 |  | 16116690 | 482222 | 39577 | 17155400 |
| Bradley S. Smith<sup>(15)</sup><br> *Former Chief Information*<br> *Officer* | 2025 | 548854 |  | 4086065<sup>(4)</sup> | 1105888 | 2031775<sup>(16)</sup> | 7772582 |
| Bradley S. Smith<sup>(15)</sup><br> *Former Chief Information*<br> *Officer* | 2024 | 523056 |  | 1670879 | 460105 | 16898 | 2670938 |
| Bradley S. Smith<sup>(15)</sup><br> *Former Chief Information*<br> *Officer* | 2023 | 501884 |  | 14837996 |  | 15577 | 15355457 |
| Amy Vickroy Walker<sup>(17)</sup><br> *Former Chief Sales Officer* | 2025 | 533703 |  | 4214327<sup>(18)</sup> | 1075360 | 33944<sup>(19)</sup> | 5857334 |
| Amy Vickroy Walker<sup>(17)</sup><br> *Former Chief Sales Officer* | 2024 | 471150 | 600000 | 1603530 |  | 18214 | 2692894 |
| Amy Vickroy Walker<sup>(17)</sup><br> *Former Chief Sales Officer* |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |

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(1) The amounts presented in this column do not reflect compensation actually received by the NEOs. Rather, the amounts represent the aggregate grant date fair value of RSAs, PSAs, RSUs and PSUs granted to the NEO in each year, as applicable, in each case computed in accordance with ASC 718, excluding the effect of any estimated forfeitures. A discussion of the assumptions used in the calculation of these amounts is included in Note 11, "Stock-Based Compensation" in the annual consolidated financial statements included in the Form 10-K filed with the SEC on February 19, 2026.

(2) The amounts presented in this column represent bonuses earned by each of Messrs. Richison, Foster, Peck, Boelte and Smith and Ms. Walker based on the achievement of performance goals tied to revenue growth and adjusted EBITDA. Bonuses were determined in accordance with the terms of the Annual Incentive Plan. See "Compensation Discussion and Analysis—Cash Compensation" for additional information.

(3) All amounts shown reflect compensation paid to Mr. Richison for his service as our President and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Richison did not receive additional compensation for his service as a director or Chairman of the Board of Directors. In February 2026, in connection with Mr. Hadlock's promotion, Mr. Richison resigned from the role of President. Mr. Richison continues to serve as the Company's Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board.

(4) This amount represents the aggregate grant date fair value of RSUs and PSUs granted to the NEO on February 21, 2025. The amount reported includes the value of the applicable NEO's PSUs assuming achievement of performance conditions at the highest level.

(5) This amount consists of (i) $1,199,370 for Mr. Richison's personal and home security, in accordance with the terms of his employment agreement, (ii) $566,913 for Mr. Richison's non-Company use of private aircraft, in accordance with the terms of his employment agreement, (iii) a $46,000 retainer for a supplemental medical plan, (iv) $13,846 of automobile allowance, (v) $12,250 in Company contributions to a 401(k) plan for the benefit of Mr. Richison, (vi) $12,016 in country club dues and (vii) the value of a Company gift to Mr. Richison in connection with efforts related to the launch of IWant. Mr. Richison was one of 18 employees who received this gift. The incremental cost for personal use of private aircraft was calculated based on the total personal travel flight hours, up to 75 hours, multiplied by the estimated hourly aircraft operating costs (including variable fuel charges and a pro-rated portion of a monthly management fee). When using private aircraft for business travel, if space allows, we permit Mr. Richison to bring family members or guests along on the trip. Because we pay for such use of private aircraft based on the flight hours regardless of the passenger load, the aggregate incremental cost to us for the additional passengers is *de minimis*. See "Compensation Discussion and Analysis—Other Compensation Components and Considerations—Perquisites and Other Personal Benefits" and "—Employment Agreements and Arrangements."

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(6) Mr. Hadlock was designated as an executive officer in August 2025, at which time he was serving as Chief Client Officer and Chief Technology Officer. Mr. Hadlock was appointed President of the Company in February 2026. His current title is President and Chief Client Officer.

(7) Consistent with the terms of a bonus program established prior to his promotion, Mr. Hadlock's 2025 target cash bonus was $500,000, payable in four quarterly installments.

(8) This amount represents the aggregate grant date fair value of RSAs and PSAs granted to Mr. Hadlock on March 2, 2025, prior to his appointment as an executive officer.

(9) This amount consists of (i) $12,250 in Company contributions to a 401(k) plan and (ii) a retainer for a supplemental medical plan for the benefit of Mr. Hadlock.

(10) Mr. Foster was appointed Chief Financial Officer effective February 21, 2025, immediately following Mr. Boelte's retirement.

(11) This amount consists of (i) $11,337 in Company contributions to a 401(k) plan and (ii) a retainer for a supplemental medical plan for the benefit of Mr. Foster.

(12) This amount consists of (i) $12,250 in Company contributions to a 401(k) plan and (ii) a retainer for a supplemental medical plan for the benefit of Mr. Peck.

(13) Mr. Boelte retired from the Company effective February 21, 2025.

(14) This amount consists of (i) $71,277 paid in cash for accrued but unused vacation time paid out to Mr. Boelte upon his retirement, (ii) $12,250 in Company contributions to a 401(k) plan, (iii) $4,350 in automobile lease payments and (iv) a retainer for a supplemental medical plan for the benefit of Mr. Boelte.

(15) Mr. Smith resigned from his role as Chief Information Officer, effective October 31, 2025, and transitioned to the role of Senior Technical Strategist for Paycom Payroll.

(16) Consists of (i) $2,009,525 attributable to accelerated vesting of RSAs and RSUs upon Mr. Smith's transition to a non-executive role, (ii) $12,250 in Company contributions to a 401(k) plan for the benefit of Mr. Smith and (iii) a retainer for a supplemental medical plan.

(17) Ms. Walker served as Chief Sales Officer in 2025 and transitioned to a non-employee consulting role in January 2026.

(18) This amount represents the aggregate grant date fair value of 3,000 shares of Common Stock, 8,390 RSUs and 8,390 PSUs granted to Ms. Walker on February 21, 2025. The amount reported includes the value of the PSUs assuming achievement of performance conditions at the highest level.

(19) This amount consists of (i) $12,243 in Company contributions to a 401(k) plan, (ii) $11,700 in automobile lease payments and (iii) a retainer for a supplemental medical plan for the benefit of Ms. Walker.

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### 2025 Grants of Plan-Based Awards Table
The following table presents information regarding plan-based awards granted to our NEOs during the year ended December 31, 2025, consisting of equity awards granted under the 2023 LTIP and cash incentive awards under the Annual Incentive Plan.

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| **Name<sup>(1)</sup>** | **Grant Date** | **Award**<br> **Type<sup>(2)</sup>** | **Estimated Possible Payouts Under<br>Non-Equity Incentive Plan Awards** | **Estimated Possible Payouts Under<br>Non-Equity Incentive Plan Awards** | **Estimated Possible Payouts Under<br>Non-Equity Incentive Plan Awards** | **Estimated Future Payouts**<br> **Under Equity Incentive Plan**<br> **Awards** | **Estimated Future Payouts**<br> **Under Equity Incentive Plan**<br> **Awards** | **Estimated Future Payouts**<br> **Under Equity Incentive Plan**<br> **Awards** | **All Other**<br> **Stock**<br> **Awards:**<br> **Number of**<br> **Shares of**<br> **Stock or**<br> **Units**<br> **(#)** | **Grant<br>Date**<br> **Fair Value**<br> **of Stock**<br> **Awards**<br> **($)<sup>(3)</sup>** |
| **Name<sup>(1)</sup>** | **Grant Date** | **Award**<br> **Type<sup>(2)</sup>** | <br> **Threshold** <br> **($)** | <br> **Target** <br> **($)** | <br> **Maximum** <br> **($)** | <br> **Threshold** <br> **(#)** | <br> **Target** <br> **(#)** | <br> **Maximum** <br> **(#)** | **All Other**<br> **Stock**<br> **Awards:**<br> **Number of**<br> **Shares of**<br> **Stock or**<br> **Units**<br> **(#)** | **Grant<br>Date**<br> **Fair Value**<br> **of Stock**<br> **Awards**<br> **($)<sup>(3)</sup>** |
|  Chad Richison | n/a<sup>(4)</sup> | AIP |  | 865280 | 1730560 |  |  |  |  |  |
|  Chad Richison | 2/21/2025<sup>(5)</sup> | RSU |  |  |  |  |  |  | 43148 | 9193113 |
|  Chad Richison | 2/21/2025<sup>(6)</sup> | PSU |  |  |  | 21574 | 32361 | 43148 |  | 9193113 |
|  Shane Hadlock | 3/2/2025<sup>(7)</sup> | RSA |  |  |  |  |  |  | 5034 | 1104812 |
|  Shane Hadlock | 3/2/2025<sup>(8)</sup> | PSA |  |  |  |  | 1078 |  |  | 224073 |
|  Shane Hadlock | 3/2/2025<sup>(9)</sup> | PSA |  |  |  |  | 1079 |  |  | 215055 |
|  Robert D. Foster | n/a<sup>(4)</sup> | AIP |  | 566800 | 1133600 |  |  |  |  |  |
|  Robert D. Foster | 2/21/2025<sup>(5)</sup> | RSU |  |  |  |  |  |  | 9589 | 2043032 |
|  Robert D. Foster | 2/21/2025<sup>(6)</sup> | PSU |  |  |  | 4795 | 7192 | 9589 |  | 2043032 |
|  Randy Peck | n/a<sup>(4)</sup> | AIP |  | 531677 | 1063354 |  |  |  |  |  |
|  Randy Peck | 2/21/2025<sup>(5)</sup> | RSU |  |  |  |  |  |  | 8390 | 1787573 |
|  Randy Peck | 2/21/2025<sup>(6)</sup> | PSU |  |  |  | 4195 | 6293 | 8390 |  | 1787573 |
|  Bradley S. Smith | n/a<sup>(4)</sup> | AIP |  | 552944 | 1105888 |  |  |  |  |  |
|  Bradley S. Smith | 2/21/2025<sup>(5)</sup> | RSU |  |  |  |  |  |  | 9589 | 2043032 |
|  Bradley S. Smith | 2/21/2025<sup>(6)</sup> | PSU |  |  |  | 4795 | 7192 | 9589 |  | 2043032 |
|  Amy Vickroy Walker | n/a<sup>(4)</sup> | AIP |  | 537680 | 1075360 |  |  |  |  |  |
|  Amy Vickroy Walker | 2/21/2025<sup>(10)</sup> | Stock |  |  |  |  |  |  | 3000 | 639180 |
|  Amy Vickroy Walker | 2/21/2025<sup>(5)</sup> | RSU |  |  |  |  |  |  | 8390 | 1787573 |
|  Amy Vickroy Walker | 2/21/2025<sup>(6)</sup> | PSU |  |  |  | 4195 | 6293 | 8390 |  | 1787573 |

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(1) Mr. Boelte is omitted from the table because he did not receive any plan-based awards in 2025.

(2) Award Type:

AIP: Annual Incentive Plan

PSA: Market-based restricted stock award

PSU: Performance-based restricted stock unit award

RSA: Time-based restricted stock award

RSU: Time-based restricted stock unit award

Stock: Stock award

(3) The amounts presented in this column represent the aggregate grant date fair value of PSA, PSU, RSA, RSU and stock awards, as applicable, in each case computed in accordance with ASC 718, excluding the effect of any estimated forfeitures. A discussion of the assumptions used in the calculation of these amounts is included in Note 11, "Stock-Based Compensation" in the annual consolidated financial statements included in the Form 10-K filed with the SEC on February 19, 2026.

(4) The amounts presented in this row represent possible payout amounts under the Annual Incentive Plan based on the achievement of the performance goals described above in "Compensation Discussion and Analysis—Cash Compensation—Annual Incentive Plan." See the "Non- Equity Incentive Plan Compensation" column in the Summary Compensation Table for actual amounts paid to each participating NEO under the Annual Incentive Plan for the 2025 performance period.

(5) The amounts presented in this row relate to an award of RSUs that vest in three substantially equal tranches on February 5, 2026, February 5, 2027, and February 5, 2028, in each case subject to the NEO's continued service through the applicable vesting date.

(6) The amounts presented in this row relate to PSUs that were eligible to vest based on our achievement of a total revenue target for the one-year performance period ended December 31, 2025. See "Compensation Discussion and Analysis—Equity Incentive Compensation—2025 Equity Awards—2025 PSU Awards."

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(7) The amounts presented in this row relate to RSAs granted to Mr. Hadlock prior to his appointment as an executive officer, with 1,258 shares vesting on May 10, 2026, 1,258 shares vesting on May 10, 2027, 1,259 shares vesting on May 10, 2028 and 1,259 shares vesting on May 10, 2029, in each case subject to Mr. Hadlock's continued service through the applicable vesting date.

(8) The amounts presented in this row relate to PSAs granted to Mr. Hadlock prior to his appointment as an executive officer, which shares vest if, within eight years of the date of grant, the Company's stock price (measured based on a trailing weighted average price, which we refer to as "VWAP Value") equals or exceeds $250 per share, subject to Mr. Hadlock's continued service through the vesting date.

(9) The amounts presented in this row relate to PSAs granted to Mr. Hadlock prior to his appointment as an executive officer, which shares vest if, within eight years of the date of grant, the Company's stock price (measured based on the Company's VWAP Value) equals or exceeds $282 per share, subject to Mr. Hadlock's continued service through the vesting date.

(10) The amounts presented in this row relate to an award of immediately vested stock granted to Ms. Walker on February 21, 2025.

### 2025 Outstanding Equity Awards at Fiscal Year-End Table
The following table lists all of the outstanding equity awards held by each of the NEOs on December 31, 2025 and provides the value of such equity awards based on the fair market value of our Common Stock as of December 31, 2025.

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| | **Stock Awards** | **Stock Awards** | **Stock Awards** | **Stock Awards** | **Stock Awards** |
| <br> **Name<sup>(1)</sup>** | **Number of Shares**<br> **or Units of Stock**<br> **That Have Not**<br> **Vested**<br> **(#)** | **Market Value of**<br> **Shares or Units of**<br> **Stock That Have Not<br>Vested<sup>(2)</sup>**<br> **($)** | **Equity Incentive Plan<br>Awards: Number of**<br> **Unearned Shares,<br>Units or Other Rights<br>That Have Not Vested<br>(#)** | **Equity Incentive Plan<br>Awards: Market or<br>Payout Value of<br>Unearned Shares,<br>Units or Other Rights<br>That Have Not<br>Vested<sup>(2)</sup>**<br> **($)** | **Vesting <br>Terms** |
|  Chad Richison | 43148 | 6876065 |  |  | <sup>(3)</sup> |
|  Shane Hadlock | 19289 | 3073895 |  |  | <sup>(4)</sup> |
|  Shane Hadlock |  |  | 1876 | 298959 | <sup>(5)</sup> |
|  Robert D. Foster | 3750 | 597600 |  |  | <sup>(6)</sup> |
|  Robert D. Foster | 9589 | 1528103 |  |  | <sup>(3)</sup> |
|  Randy Peck | 32816 | 5229558 |  |  | <sup>(7)</sup> |
|  Randy Peck | 11886 | 1894153 |  |  | <sup>(8)</sup> |
|  Amy Walker | 5114 | 814967 |  |  | <sup>(9)</sup> |
|  Amy Walker | 8390 | 1337030 |  |  | <sup>(3)</sup> |
|  Amy Walker |  |  | 992 | 158085 | <sup>(10)</sup> |

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(1) Mr. Boelte and Mr. Smith did not hold any outstanding equity awards as of December 31, 2025.

(2) The amounts shown in this column reflect the value of RSAs or RSUs calculated by multiplying (i) the number of unvested RSAs or shares deliverable upon vesting and conversion of RSUs by (ii) the closing price of our Common Stock on the NYSE on December 31, 2025, which was $159.36 per share.

(3) The amounts presented in this row relate to RSUs that vested or will vest in three substantially equal tranches on February 5, 2026, February 5, 2027, and February 5, 2028, in each case subject to the NEO's continued service through the applicable vesting date.

(4) The amounts presented in this row relate to RSAs that will vest as follows, in each case subject to Mr. Hadlock's continued service through the applicable vesting date: (i) 8,229 shares on May 10, 2026; (ii) 8,110 shares on May 10, 2027; (iii) 1,691 shares on May 10, 2028; and (iv) 1,259 shares on May 10, 2029.

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(5) The amounts presented in this row relate to PSAs that will vest if, within eight years of the date of grant, the Company's VWAP Value equals or exceeds the amounts set forth below, in each case subject to Mr. Hadlock's continued service through the applicable vesting date:

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| **Grant Date** | **Number of Shares** | **VWAP Value** |
| 2/5/2021 | 139 | $600 |
| 2/2/2022 | 150 | $484 |
| 2/2/2022 | 150 | $559 |
| 2/4/2023 | 179 | $404 |
| 2/4/2023 | 179 | $466 |
| 3/2/2025 | 1079 | $282 |

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(6) The amounts presented in this row relate to RSAs that will vest on November 14, 2026, subject to Mr. Foster's continued service through the vesting date.

(7) The amounts presented in this row relate to RSAs that vested or will vest as follows, in each case subject to Mr. Peck's continued service through the applicable vesting date: (i) 6,375 shares on February 5, 2026; (ii) 764 shares on May 10, 2026; (iii) 6,375 shares on February 5, 2027; (iv) 781 shares on May 10, 2027; (v) 18,375 shares on February 5, 2028; and (vi) 146 shares on May 10, 2028.

(8) The amounts presented in this row relate to RSUs that vested or will vest as follows, in each case subject to Mr. Peck's continued service through the applicable vesting date: (i) 4,544 RSUs on February 5, 2026; (ii) 4,545 RSUs on February 5, 2027; and (iii) 2,797 RSUs on February 5, 2028.

(9) The amounts presented in this row relate to RSAs that vested or would have vested as follows: (i) 1,666 shares on February 25, 2026; (ii) 778 shares on April 27, 2026; (iii) 508 shares on May 10, 2026; (iv) 1,668 shares on February 25, 2027; and (v) 494 shares on April 27, 2027. See "Employment Agreements and Arrangements—Other Arrangements."

(10) The amounts presented in this row relate to PSAs that would have vested if, within eight years of the date of grant, the Company's VWAP Value equaled or exceeded the amounts set forth below, in each case subject to Ms. Walker's continued service through the applicable vesting date. In connection with Ms. Walker's transition to a consulting role in January 2026, the PSAs were cancelled. See "Employment Agreements and Arrangements—Other Arrangements."

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| **Grant Date** | **Number of Shares** | **VWAP Value** |
| 2/5/2021 | 315 | $600 |
| 2/2/2022 | 338 | $484 |
| 2/2/2022 | 339 | $559 |

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### 2025 Option Exercises and Stock Vested Table
The following table sets forth a summary of the equity awards that vested during the year ended December 31, 2025 for each of the NEOs.

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| | **Stock Awards<sup>(1)</sup>** | **Stock Awards<sup>(1)</sup>** |
| <br>&nbsp;&nbsp; **Name** | **Number of Shares** <br> **Acquired on Vesting** <br> **(#)**  | **Value Realized on** <br> **Vesting<sup>(2)</sup>** <br> **($)**  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; Chad Richison | 43148 | 6876065 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; Shane Hadlock | 8467 | 2188802 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; Robert D. Foster | 13339 | 2151053 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; Randy Peck | 17373 | 3233877 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; Craig E. Boelte | 10516 | 2167768 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; Bradley S. Smith | 31179 | 5433498 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; Amy Vickroy Walker | 14700 | 2741147 |

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(1) The amounts presented represent the gross number of shares acquired and value received upon the vesting of RSAs, PSAs, RSUs and PSUs, without reduction for the number of shares withheld to pay applicable withholding taxes.

(2) This amount reflects (i) the value of RSAs, RSUs and PSAs, as applicable, calculated by multiplying the number of shares that vested by the closing price of our Common Stock on the NYSE on the date of vesting, plus (ii) the value of shares delivered upon vesting and settlement of PSUs, calculated by multiplying the number of shares earned by the closing price of our Common Stock on the NYSE on December 31, 2025. See "Compensation Discussion and Analysis—Equity Incentive Compensation—2025 Equity Awards—2025 PSU Awards."

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### Employment Agreements and Arrangements
Employment Agreements (Richison and Boelte)

The following summary of the employment agreements does not contain complete descriptions of all provisions of the employment agreements with Messrs. Richison and Boelte. With the exception of base salary amounts, annual bonus potential, noncompetition provisions and certain perquisites provided to Mr. Richison, the material terms of the employment agreements of Messrs. Richison and Boelte are substantially the same.

Under the employment agreements, Mr. Richison is, and Mr. Boelte was, entitled to receive a minimum base salary, subject to adjustment in the discretion of the Compensation Committee. See "Compensation Discussion and Analysis—Cash Compensation—Base Salary."

The employment agreements provide that Mr. Richison is, and Mr. Boelte was, eligible to receive annual bonuses equal to 100% of their respective base salaries, in each case with the amount of such bonus to be determined by our Compensation Committee in accordance with the plans, policies and procedures adopted by the Compensation Committee from time to time. The target bonus percentages described above in "Compensation Discussion and Analysis—Cash Compensation—Annual Incentive Plan" reflect the terms of the employment agreements with respect to bonus eligibility.

Pursuant to their employment agreements, Mr. Richison is, and Mr. Boelte was, entitled to vacation time, a Company automobile and reimbursement of business expenses. In addition, we have agreed to provide Mr. Richison personal security, a full-time administrative assistant, limited use of a private aircraft and a country club membership. See "Compensation Discussion and Analysis—Other Compensation Components and Considerations—Perquisites and Other Personal Benefits."

Pursuant to their respective employment agreements, Messrs. Richison and Boelte agreed to confidentiality, noncompetition, noninterference and intellectual property protection provisions. Mr. Richison's noncompetition provisions allow Mr. Richison to pursue other noncompetitive outside business and non-business activities and interests while employed by the Company.

Each employment agreement includes a clawback provision that provides that any compensation or benefits we pay to the applicable executive officer, pursuant to his employment agreement or otherwise, is subject to recovery by us in accordance with Section 304 of SOX or any other clawback law or regulation applicable to such executive, if any, as amended from time to time.

The employment agreements had initial terms of three (3) years following the consummation of our IPO and automatically renew for successive one (1) year periods, unless earlier terminated by us or the applicable executive officer. The employment agreements provide that upon termination, the executive officer is entitled to (i) payment of any earned but unpaid salary and accrued but unused vacation time and (ii) payment of any business expenses incurred but not reimbursed. In addition, if the executive officer's employment is terminated by us without cause or by the executive officer with good reason, subject to the execution and return of a release of claims, such executive officer is entitled to (i) continuation of his base salary for the length of the remaining "Restricted Period" following his termination, (ii) continuation of health insurance benefits for the length of the remaining Restricted Period, and (iii) a pro rata amount of the bonus such executive officer would have earned as determined by the Compensation Committee for the year in which the termination occurred. Mr. Richison is also entitled to reasonable expenses for his personal security for a period of two years following his termination by us without cause or by him for good reason. For purposes of the employment agreements, the "Restricted Period" will end 12 months following the executive officer's date of termination of employment.

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The employment agreements with Messrs. Richison and Boelte define "cause" generally as (i) the repeated failure to perform such duties as are lawfully requested by the Chief Executive Officer (or in the case of Mr. Richison, the Board of Directors), (ii) the failure by the executive officer to observe our material policies, (iii) gross negligence or willful misconduct in the performance of his duties, (iv) the material breach by the executive officer of any provision of his employment or of any non-competition, non-solicitation or similar restrictive agreement, (v) fraud, embezzlement, disloyalty or dishonesty with respect to Paycom, (vi) use of illegal drugs or repetitive abuse of other drugs or alcohol which interferes with the performance of his duties, or (vii) the commission of any felony or of a misdemeanor involving dishonesty, disloyalty or moral turpitude. In the case of Mr. Richison, "cause" shall not be deemed to exist in certain circumstances unless we give Mr. Richison prior written notice that we believe that he is in violation of certain provisions in the definition of "cause," we give him 10 days to cure, and he does not cure prior to the end of the 10-day period. The employment agreements with Messrs. Richison and Boelte define "good reason" as (i) any material reduction by us in the applicable executive officer's base salary without prior consent, (ii) following a change in control (or, in the case of Mr. Richison, at any time), any change in the executive officer's status, reporting, duties or position that represents a demotion or diminution from such executive officer's prior status, or (iii) any material breach by us of the employment agreement between us and the executive officer; provided, that such executive officer will not be deemed to have been terminated for "good reason" unless he delivers written notice to us specifying the alleged "good reason" within 30 days (or, in the case of Mr. Richison, 45 days) after he learns of the circumstances giving rise to "good reason," within 30 days (or, in the case of Mr. Richison, 20 days) following delivery of such notice, we have failed to cure such circumstances and the executive officer resigns within 15 days (or, in the case of Mr. Richison, 30 days) after the end of the cure period.

On February 7, 2024, the Company and Mr. Richison entered into a letter agreement (the "First Richison Letter Agreement") pursuant to which, among other things, Mr. Richison acknowledged and agreed that the change in his position from Chief Executive Officer to Co-Chief Executive Officer triggered the forfeiture of the 2020 CEO Performance Award in accordance with its terms. In addition, pursuant to the First Richison Letter Agreement, Mr. Richison's employment agreement was amended to clarify provisions related to Mr. Richison's existing private aircraft and personal security benefits. On February 18, 2026, the Company and Mr. Richison entered into an additional letter agreement, pursuant to which Mr. Richison's employment agreement was further amended to clarify Mr. Richison's position as Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board.

Letter Agreements (Hadlock, Foster, Peck and Walker)

We are party to letter agreements with each of Messrs. Hadlock, Foster and Peck, which set forth the applicable executive officer's initial annual base salary, describes the equity awards granted in connection with his promotion or hiring (if any) and provides that he is eligible to participate in the Annual Incentive Plan. Prior to Ms. Walker's transition to a non-employee consulting role with the Company's wholly owned subsidiary, Paycom Payroll on January 23, 2026, we were party to a letter agreement with Ms. Walker, which set forth her initial annual base salary, described the equity awards granted in connection with her previous promotion to Chief Sales Officer and provided that she was eligible to participate in the Annual Incentive Plan.

Other Arrangements

Each NEO is eligible to participate in, or receive benefits under, any plan or arrangement made available to our employees, including any health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, 401(k), or other retirement programs in accordance with the terms and conditions of such plans or arrangements. Each NEO is entitled to vacation time and reimbursement of business expenses. Each NEO is subject to confidentiality, noninterference and intellectual property protection obligations, either pursuant to an employment agreement or other written agreement. For a description of our Clawback Policy, see "Compensation Discussion and Analysis—Other Compensation Components and Considerations—Clawback Policy."

On October 31, 2025, Mr. Smith transitioned to the role of Senior Technical Strategist for Paycom Payroll where he reports to the Chief Executive Officer. In connection with this transition, Mr. Smith entered into a Transition Compensation and Release Agreement (the "Smith Transition Agreement"), by and between the Company and Mr. Smith and a Letter Agreement, by and between Paycom Payroll and Mr. Smith, each dated August 18, 2025. Pursuant to the Smith Transition Agreement, Mr. Smith agreed to (i) the cancellation of certain unvested equity incentive awards previously granted under the 2014 LTIP and under the 2023 LTIP and (ii) a release of claims against the Company and its successors, assigns, parents, divisions, subsidiaries, and affiliates, and its present and former officers, directors, employees, agents, fiduciaries, and employee benefit plans (the "Smith Release"). Specifically, the Smith Transition Agreement provided for the cancellation of (i) 19,000 unvested RSAs and (ii) 7,901 unvested RSUs. As consideration for the cancellation of the specified unvested equity incentive awards and the release of claims, the Company accelerated vesting of (i) 7,000 RSAs and (ii) 5,393 RSUs previously granted to Mr. Smith under the 2023 LTIP.

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On January 23, 2026, Ms. Walker transitioned to a consulting role with Paycom Payroll. In connection with this transition, Ms. Walker entered into an Independent Consultant and Services Agreement (the "Walker Consulting Agreement"), by and between the Company and Ms. Walker and a Release and Award Cancellation and Acceleration Agreement (the "Walker Release Agreement"), by and between Paycom Payroll and Ms. Walker, each dated January 23, 2026. The Walker Consulting Agreement has a term of 12 months, during which time Ms. Walker is paid $46,920.86 per month (the "Walker Fees"). The Walker Consulting Agreement includes customary confidentiality provisions and non-competition provisions applicable during the term of the Walker Consulting Agreement and for 12 months following termination for any reason. The Walker Consulting Agreement is terminable by Paycom Payroll immediately upon written notice to Ms. Walker if Ms. Walker (i) materially breaches the Walker Consulting Agreement or (ii) engages in any activities that violate the confidentiality or non-competition provisions of the Walker Consulting Agreement or if Ms. Walker otherwise violates any of the terms of the Walker Consulting Agreement; provided that, in each case, Paycom Payroll's written notice to Ms. Walker must state the specific acts or omissions which constitute such material breach or violation, as applicable, and, if such material breach or violation is capable of cure or correction, Paycom Payroll must provide Ms. Walker 30 days to cure or otherwise correct such material breach or violation. In the event of termination of the Walker Consulting Agreement by Paycom Payroll as described in the preceding sentence, Paycom Payroll will be entitled to reimbursement of the Walker Fees. Pursuant to the Walker Release Agreement, Ms. Walker agreed to (i) the cancellation of certain unvested equity incentive awards previously granted to Ms. Walker and (ii) a release of claims against the Company and its successors, assigns, parents, divisions, subsidiaries, and affiliates, and its present and former officers, directors, employees, agents, fiduciaries, and employee benefit plans. Specifically, the Walker Release Agreement provided for the cancellation of (i) 2,162 unvested RSAs, (ii) 992 unvested PSAs and (iii) 5,594 unvested RSUs. As consideration for the cancellation of the specified unvested equity incentive awards and the release of claims, effective January 23, 2026, the Company accelerated vesting of (i) 2,952 RSAs and (ii) 2,796 RSUs previously granted to Ms. Walker.

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### Potential Payments upon Termination or Change in Control
The table below presents the estimated value of payments and benefits that each NEO would have been entitled to receive if the specified triggering event had occurred on December 31, 2025. Unless otherwise noted, amounts presented for the vesting of equity awards are calculated based on the closing price of our Common Stock on the NYSE on December 31, 2025, which was $159.36 per share.

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| **Name<sup>(1)</sup>** | **Benefit** | **Death/Disability**<br> **($)** | **Change in Control**<br> **($)** | **Termination**<br> **Without Cause<br>or by NEO for<br>Good Reason ($)** |
|  Chad Richison | Salary continuation |  |  | 865280<sup>(2)</sup> |
|  | Annual Incentive Plan bonus | 1730560<sup>(3)</sup> | 1730560<sup>(4)</sup> | 1730560<sup>(5)</sup> |
|  | Continuation of benefits |  |  | 1532266<sup>(6)</sup> |
|  | Vesting of PSUs | 6876065<sup>(7)</sup> | 6876065<sup>(8)</sup> | 6876065<sup>(9)</sup> |
|  | Vesting of RSUs | 6876065<sup>(10)</sup> | —<sup>(11)</sup> | —<sup>(12)</sup> |
|  | <br> Total | <br> 15482690 | <br> 8606625 | <br> 11004171 |
|  Shane Hadlock | Vesting of non-executive equity awards | 3372854<sup>(10)</sup> | —<sup>(11)</sup> | —<sup>(12)</sup> |
|  | <br> Total<br>| <br> 3372854 | <br> — | <br> — |
|  Robert D. Foster | Annual Incentive Plan bonus | 1133600<sup>(3)</sup> | 1133600<sup>(4)</sup> | 1133600<sup>(5)</sup> |
|  | Vesting of non-executive equity awards | 597600<sup>(10)</sup> | —<sup>(11)</sup> | —<sup>(12)</sup> |
|  | Vesting of PSUs | 1528103<sup>(7)</sup> | 1528103<sup>(8)</sup> | 1528103<sup>(9)</sup> |
|  | Vesting of RSUs | 1528103<sup>(10)</sup> | —<sup>(11)</sup> | —<sup>(12)</sup> |
|  | <br> Total<br>| <br> 4787406 | <br> 2661703 | <br> 2661703 |
|  Randy Peck | Annual Incentive Plan bonus | 1063354<sup>(3)</sup> | 1063354<sup>(4)</sup> | 1063354<sup>(5)</sup> |
|  | Vesting of non-executive equity awards | 269478<sup>(10)</sup> | —<sup>(11)</sup> | —<sup>(12)</sup> |
|  | Vesting of PSUs | 1337030<sup>(7)</sup> | 1337030<sup>(8)</sup> | 1337030<sup>(9)</sup> |
|  | Vesting of RSAs/RSUs | 6854233<sup>(10)</sup> | —<sup>(11)</sup> | —<sup>(12)</sup> |
|  | <br> Total<br>| <br> 9524095 | <br> 2400384 | <br> 2400384 |
|  Bradley S. Smith<sup>(13)</sup> | Annual Incentive Plan bonus |  |  | 1105888<sup>(14)</sup> |
|  | Vesting of PSUs |  |  | 1198050<sup>(15)</sup> |
|  | Vesting of RSAs/RSUs |  |  | 2009525<sup>(16)</sup> |
|  | <br> Total<br>| <br> — | <br> — | <br> 4313463 |
|  Amy Vickroy Walker<sup>(17)</sup> | Consulting Agreement |  |  | 563050<sup>(18)</sup> |
|  | Annual Incentive Plan bonus |  |  | 1075360<sup>(14)</sup> |
|  | Vesting of PSUs |  |  | 1048247<sup>(15)</sup> |
|  | Vesting of RSAs/RSUs |  |  | 875363<sup>(19)</sup> |
|  | <br> Total<br>| <br> — | <br> — | <br> 3562020 |

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(1) Mr. Boelte retired on February 21, 2025. He is omitted from the table because he would not have been entitled to receive any payments or benefits if any specified triggering event had occurred on December 31, 2025.

(2) The amount presented represents the aggregate amount payable for continuation of base salary for 12 months following the date of termination of employment, per the terms of the NEO's employment agreement.

(3) The Annual Incentive Plan provides that upon death or disability during a performance period, the Compensation Committee may, in its sole discretion, pay the participant a pro-rated amount of the incentive compensation that would have been payable to such participant if he or she had remained employed, based on the number of days worked during the performance period. The amount presented reflects the assumption that (i) the termination of service due to death or disability occurred on December 31, 2025 and, as such, the payment would not be subject to such Compensation Committee discretion, and (ii) the participant would have been entitled to the amount of incentive compensation payable based on actual results for the 2025 performance period. See "Compensation Discussion and Analysis—Cash Compensation—Annual Incentive Plan."

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(4) The Annual Incentive Plan provides that in the event of a change in control (as defined in the Annual Incentive Plan), we must make a lump-sum cash payment to each participant equal to a pro-rated amount of the incentive compensation payable to such participant, calculated by multiplying the amount payable for target achievement by the percentage of the performance period completed prior to the change in control. The amount presented reflects the assumption that (i) the change in control occurred on December 31, 2025 and, as such, the payment would not be subject to such pro-ration, and (ii) the participant would have been entitled to the amount of incentive compensation payable based on actual results for the 2025 performance period. See "Compensation Discussion and Analysis—Cash Compensation—Annual Incentive Plan."

(5) The Annual Incentive Plan provides that if a participant's employment is terminated during a performance period for any reason other than death or disability, the participant will immediately forfeit any right to receive any incentive compensation for such performance period. If the termination of employment occurs after the performance period has ended but prior to the date of actual payment, the participant will be entitled to payment of an amount not to exceed the amount set forth according to the terms of his or her award. The amount presented reflects the assumption that the triggering event occurred on December 31, 2025, which is the end of the performance period, and, as such, the participant would have been entitled to the amount of incentive compensation payable based on actual results for the 2025 performance period. See "Compensation Discussion and Analysis—Cash Compensation—Annual Incentive Plan."

(6) The amount presented represents (i) the aggregate amount payable for Mr. Richison's personal security for a period of two years following his termination ($1,510,979), plus (ii) the aggregate amount payable for continuation of health insurance benefits for 12 months following the date of termination of employment ($21,288), per the terms of Mr. Richison's employment agreement.

(7) The PSU award agreements provide that the vesting of the PSUs will accelerate at target performance upon the NEO's death or total and permanent disability (as defined in the 2023 LTIP).

(8) The PSU award agreements provide that unvested PSUs will remain outstanding in connection with a change in control, absent a subsequent termination of service. If the NEO is terminated without cause (as defined in the applicable award agreement) or the NEO terminates his or her employment for good reason (as defined in the applicable award agreement) in connection with or during the 12-month period following the consummation of a change in control but prior to the applicable vesting date, the PSUs will become fully vested as of the date of such termination of service. Pursuant to the 2023 LTIP, if the PSUs are not assumed in connection with a change in control, all outstanding PSUs will vest in connection with such change in control, as follows: (i) if the payout level has been determined (or is determinable) as of such change in control, such award will be payable in full in accordance with the payout schedule set forth in the award agreement; and (ii) if the payout level is undeterminable, the award will be pro-rated based on the time elapsed in the applicable performance period between the date of grant and the change in control and paid at the target payout level in accordance with the payout schedule set forth in the award agreement. Given the assumption that the triggering event occurred on December 31, 2025, the amount presented reflects the value of shares delivered based on actual achievement for the performance period ended December 31, 2025.

(9) The PSU award agreements provide that if the NEO is terminated without cause (as defined in the applicable award agreement) or the NEO terminates his or her employment for good reason (as defined in the applicable award agreement), the PSUs will remain outstanding and eligible for vesting based on the actual achievement of the applicable performance goals, and pro-rated based on a fraction, determined by the number of completed days of service from the date of grant through the date of the NEO's termination of service over the total number of days in the performance period. Given the assumption that the triggering event occurred on December 31, 2025, the amount presented reflects the value of shares delivered based on actual achievement for the performance period ended December 31, 2025.

(10) The applicable award agreements provide that unvested RSAs, unvested PSAs or unvested RSUs, as applicable, vest 100% upon the participant's death or termination of service as a result of total and permanent disability (as defined in the applicable award agreement). The restricted stock award agreements governing the terms of RSAs and PSAs granted to Mr. Hadlock and Mr. Peck prior to their respective appointments as executive officers provide that if at any time during the period beginning on the date of termination and ending on the 60th day following the third anniversary of the termination, the Company determines that the participant breached certain non-solicitation, non-competition, non-disparagement and confidentiality restrictions in the agreement, all RSAs and PSAs (whether or not vested and whether then held by the participant) will be subject to certain forfeiture and clawback provisions.

(11) Upon a change in control (as defined in the 2023 LTIP), all outstanding RSAs, PSAs and RSUs held by each NEO and issued pursuant to the 2023 LTIP will be assumed or substituted by the applicable successor entity. If the awards are assumed or substituted by the successor entity (or if the Company is the successor entity), the awards will continue in accordance with their original terms. If the awards are not assumed or substituted by the applicable successor entity, then upon the change in control, all outstanding RSAs and RSUs that have not previously vested will become fully vested and exercisable or payable, and any applicable restrictions or forfeiture provisions will lapse. For purposes of this table, we have assumed that the surviving entity will assume the obligations under the equity award and, as a result, the award will remain outstanding and subject to vesting in accordance with its terms.

(12) All unvested RSAs, unvested PSAs or unvested RSUs, as applicable, would be forfeited on the date of a termination of service without cause or by the NEO for good reason.

(13) On October 31, 2025, Mr. Smith transitioned to the role of Senior Technical Strategist for Paycom Payroll.

(14) Pursuant to the terms of the Annual Incentive Plan, Mr. Smith and Ms. Walker remained eligible to receive cash bonuses under the Annual Incentive Plan for the 2025 performance period. The amount presented reflects the bonus actually paid in February 2026, in accordance with the terms previously approved by the Compensation Committee.

(15) Pursuant to the terms of the PSU award agreements, following their respective transitions to other roles, Mr. Smith's PSUs and Ms. Walker's PSUs remained outstanding and eligible to vest in accordance with their terms. The amount presented reflects the value of the applicable PSU award as of the vesting date.

(16) Pursuant to the Smith Transition Agreement, the Company accelerated the vesting of 7,000 RSAs and 5,393 RSUs effective November 8, 2025. All such RSAs and RSUs were scheduled to vest in February 2026. The amount presented reflects the value of such RSAs and RSUs based on the closing price of our Common Stock on the NYSE on the vesting date. Pursuant to the Smith Transition Agreement, Mr. Smith's remaining 19,000 unvested RSAs and 7,901 unvested RSUs were cancelled.

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(17) On January 23, 2026, Ms. Walker transitioned to a consulting role with Paycom Payroll.

(18) Pursuant to the Walker Consulting Agreement, Paycom Payroll agreed to pay Ms. Walker $46,920.86 per month for her client success expertise and knowledge and general business consulting. The amount presented reflects 12 months of consulting payments.

(19) Pursuant to the Walker Release Agreement, the Company accelerated the vesting of 2,952 RSAs and 2,796 RSUs effective January 23, 2026. All such RSAs and RSUs were scheduled to vest between February and May 2026. The amount presented reflects the value of such RSAs and RSUs as of the vesting date. Pursuant to the Walker Release Agreement, Ms. Walker's remaining 2,162 unvested RSAs, 992 unvested PSAs and 5,594 unvested RSUs were cancelled.

### Compensation Risk Assessment
The Compensation Committee has conducted its annual risk analysis of our compensation policies and practices, and does not believe that our compensation programs encourage excessive or inappropriate risk taking by our employees or executives or are reasonably likely to have a material adverse effect on us. We believe that our compensation policies and practices include an appropriate balance of short- and long-term incentives as well as fixed and variable features. We also believe that we have established reasonable payout scales and performance goals for Annual Incentive Plan awards and reasonable targets for equity awards with vesting conditions tied to Company financial performance metrics. We believe that these factors, combined with effective oversight by our Board of Directors, discourage excessive or inappropriate risk taking by executives or other employees with respect to matters that may affect compensation.

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#### Pay Versus Performance
The following table provides information regarding the compensation paid to our NEOs for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022 and 2021 and certain measures of Company performance for such periods.

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| **Year** | **Summary<br> Compensation<br> Table Total for<br> PEO 1(1)**<br>**($)** | **Summary<br> Compensation<br> Table Total for<br> PEO 2(1)**<br>**($)** | **Compensation<br> Actually Paid<br> to PEO 1(2)**<br>**($)** | **Compensation<br> Actually Paid<br> to PEO 2(2)**<br>**($)** | **Average<br>Summary<br>Compensation<br>Table Total for<br>Non-PEO<br>NEOs(3)**<br> **($)** | **Average<br>Compensation<br>Actually Paid<br>to Non-PEO<br>NEOs(2)(3)**<br> **($)** | **Value of Initial Fixed<br> $100 Investment<br> Based on:** | **Value of Initial Fixed<br> $100 Investment<br> Based on:** | **Net Income<br> ($)** | **Adjusted<br> EBITDA(6)**<br>**($)** | **Revenue**<br>**($)** |
| **Year** | **Summary<br> Compensation<br> Table Total for<br> PEO 1(1)**<br>**($)** | **Summary<br> Compensation<br> Table Total for<br> PEO 2(1)**<br>**($)** | **Compensation<br> Actually Paid<br> to PEO 1(2)**<br>**($)** | **Compensation<br> Actually Paid<br> to PEO 2(2)**<br>**($)** | **Average<br>Summary<br>Compensation<br>Table Total for<br>Non-PEO<br>NEOs(3)**<br> **($)** | **Average<br>Compensation<br>Actually Paid<br>to Non-PEO<br>NEOs(2)(3)**<br> **($)** | **Company<br> TSR(4)**<br>**($)** | **Peer<br> Group<br> TSR(5)**<br>**($)** | **Net Income<br> ($)** | **Adjusted<br> EBITDA(6)**<br>**($)** | **Revenue**<br>**($)** |
| 2025  | 22837152 |  | 18203057 |  | 4572043 | 1445937 | 35.95 | 180.77 | 453395554 | 882256951 | 2051699520 |
| 2024  | 3454117 | 12088037 | (65630983) | (1049574) | 4104572 | 2664852 | 45.91 | 163.58 | 502007687 | 775442119 | 1883150778 |
| 2023  | 3118606 |  | (110909644) |  | 13564401 | 5935253 | 45.93 | 141.38 | 340787923 | 719302774 | 1693673771 |
| 2022  | 3138418 |  | (149491892) |  | 4755734 | 2468497 | 68.61 | 93.85 | 281389330 | 579711116 | 1375217646 |
| 2021  | 2958410 |  | 62994260 |  | 7891945 | 3323073 | 91.81 | 127.38 | 195960264 | 419286728 | 1055523820 |

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(1) "PEO 1" is Chad Richison. "PEO 2" is Chris G. Thomas. Messrs. Richison and Thomas served as Co-Chief Executive Officers, or Co-PEOs, from February 7, 2024 to May 29, 2024. Mr. Richison was the sole PEO for 2025, 2023, 2022 and 2021. Mr. Thomas was a non-PEO NEO for 2023.

(2) The amounts reported in this column represent "compensation actually paid" to each PEO and the other NEO s (on average), as applicable, as calculated in accordance with Item 402(v) of Regulation S-K. To determine the "compensation actually paid", the amounts reported in the "Total" column of the Summary Compensation Table for 2025 were adjusted as follows:

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| | **PEO 1** | **Non-PEO<br> NEOs<br> (average)** |
| Summary Compensation Table Total ($) | 22837152 | 4572043 |
| **Adjustments** |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Stock/Unit Awards ($) | (18386226) | (2917591) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Fair Value of Equity Awards ($) |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Year-End Fair Value of Outstanding and Unvested Equity Awards Granted in the Covered Year ($) | 13752131 | 1811001 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Change in Fair Value of Outstanding and Unvested Equity Awards Granted in the Prior Year ($) |  | (471036) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Change in Fair Value of Prior Year Equity Awards Vested in the Covered Year ($) |  | 3403 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Fair Value on Vesting Date of Equity Awards Granted and Vested in the Covered Year ($) |  | 239452 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Change in Fair Value of Awards Granted in Prior Years that Failed to Vest |  | (1791335) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total Adjustments for Fair Value of Equity Awards ($) | 13752131 | (208515) |
| **Compensation Actually Paid** ($) | 18203057 | 1445937 |

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Equity awards granted to our PEOs and other NEOs during 2025 included (i) RSAs, (ii) RSUs, (iii) PSAs with vesting tied to the achievement of a specified VWAP Value, and (iv) PSUs with vesting tied to achievement of total revenue performance goals. To estimate the fair value of the PSAs, we considered the historical performance for the Company over the realized performance period, and then simulated the stock prices for the Company over the remaining performance period. We considered the risk-free rates as of the measurement dates and the equity volatilities for the Company as of the measurement dates using an approach consistent with the grant date fair value analysis.

(3) For 2025, the non-PEO NEOs were Messrs. Hadlock, Foster, Peck, Boelte and Smith and Ms. Walker. For 2024, the non-PEO NEOs were Messrs. Boelte, Smith and Peck, Jason Clark, Ms. Walker and Holly Faurot. For 2023, the non-PEO NEOs were Messrs. Boelte, Thomas, Smith and Clark and Ms. Faurot. For 2022, the non-PEO NEOs were Messrs. Boelte and Smith, Jon Evans, Justin Long and Ms. Faurot. For 2021, the non-PEO NEOs were Messrs. Boelte, Smith, Evans and York and Ms. Faurot. The amounts reported in this column represent th e average of the amounts reported in the "Total" column of the Summary Compensation Table for the non-PEO NEOs in the applicable year.

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(4) The amounts reported in this column reflect the Company's cumulative TSR as of December 31 of each year presented, assuming an initial fixed $100 investment on December 31, 2020.

(5) The amounts reported in this column reflect the cumulative TSR of the S&P 500 Software & Services Index as of December 31 of each year presented, assuming an initial fixed $100 investment on December 31, 2020.

(6) We define adjusted EBITDA as net income plus interest expense, taxes, depreciation and amortization, non-cash stock-based compensation expense, certain transaction expenses that are not core to our operations (if any), the change in fair value of our interest rate swap (if any) and any loss on the extinguishment of debt, less any gain on modification of the naming rights agreement.

The following chart shows, for the years ended December 31, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025, the relationship between (i) the compensation actually paid to our PEO(s) and the compensation actually paid, on average, to our other NEOs, and (ii) each of (x) our cumulative TSR and (y) the cumulative TSR of the peer group:

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The following chart shows, for the years ended December 31, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025, the relationship between (i) the compensation actually paid to our PEO(s) and the compensation actually paid, on average, to our other NEOs, and (ii) each of (x) our net income, (y) our adjusted EBITDA and (z) our revenue:

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The following table contains the most important financial measures used to link executive compensation actually paid, for the year ended December 31, 2025, to the Company's performance.

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### 2025 Pay Ratio Disclosure
CEO Pay Ratio

As required by the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act and Regulation S-K, we are providing the following information about the relationship of the 2025 annual total compensation of our median employee, on the one hand, and the 2025 annual total compensation of Mr. Richison, our Chief Executive Officer. The pay ratio is a reasonable estimate calculated in accordance with applicable SEC disclosure rules. Because of the estimates and adjustments that may be included in each company's methodology, pay ratio disclosures may involve a degree of imprecision, and the pay ratios reported by other companies are unlikely to be relevant or meaningful for purposes of comparison to our pay ratio disclosure.

Using the methodology described below, we determined that the median employee was a full-time, salaried employee. The median employee's annual total compensation was $103,900 in 2025. The annual total compensation of Mr. Richison was $22,837,152 in 2025. Based on this information, the 2025 ratio of annual total compensation of Mr. Richison to the median annual total compensation of all employees was 220 to 1.

Methodology

As of December 31, 2025, our total employee population consisted of 5,770 employees. We annualized salaries of our employees, excluding Mr. Richison, ranking the employees from highest to lowest salary, and selected the median employee from this list. After selecting the median employee, we added any bonus or other supplemental pay to determine the total compensation of the median employee for purposes of this pay ratio disclosure.

### Equity Compensation Plan Table
The following table includes information regarding securities authorized for issuance under our equity compensation plans as of December 31, 2025:

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| **Plan Category** | **Number of securities to be<br>issued upon exercise of<br>outstanding options,<br>warrants and rights** | **Weighted-average<br>exercise price of<br>outstanding options,<br>warrants and rights** | **Number of securities<br>remaining for future<br> issuance under equity <br>compensation plans** |
|  Equity compensation plans approved by security holders | 76682<sup>(1)</sup> |  | 2214564<sup>(2)</sup> |
|  Equity compensation plans not approved by security holders |  |  |  |

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(1) Represents shares issuable upon vesting and settlement of RSUs outstanding as of December 31, 2025.

(2) Represents shares that were available for future issuance under the 2023 LTIP as of December 31, 2025.

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## Proposal 3: Advisory Vote to Approve Executive Compensation
Pursuant to Section 14A(a)(1) of the Exchange Act, we are asking our stockholders to approve, on an advisory or non-binding basis, the compensation of our NEOs as disclosed in this proxy statement. The vote on this matter is not intended to address any specific item of compensation, but rather the overall compensation of our NEOs and the policies and practices described in this proxy statement.

Our Board of Directors and the Compensation Committee believe that we maintain a compensation program that is tied to performance, aligns with stockholder interests and merits stockholder support. Accordingly, we are asking our stockholders to approve the compensation of our NEOs as disclosed in this proxy statement by voting FOR the following resolution:

"NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the stockholders hereby approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation paid to the named executive officers of the Company, as disclosed pursuant to Item 402 of Regulation S-K, including the Compensation Discussion and Analysis, the compensation tables and the narrative discussion related thereto."

Although this vote is non-binding, the Board of Directors and the Compensation Committee value the views of our stockholders and will review the results. If there are a significant number of negative votes, we will take steps to understand those concerns that influenced the vote, and consider them in making future decisions about executive compensation.

At the 2022 annual meeting of stockholders, a majority of our stockholders voted in favor of holding an advisory vote to approve executive compensation every year. The Board of Directors considered these voting results and decided to adopt a policy providing for an annual advisory stockholder vote to approve our executive compensation. The next stockholder advisory vote to approve executive compensation will occur at the 2027 annual meeting of stockholders.

### Vote Required
The affirmative vote of a majority of the shares of Common Stock present in person or represented by proxy at the Annual Meeting and entitled to vote on the proposal is required for advisory approval of this proposal. Abstentions will have the same effect as votes "against" this proposal. Broker non-votes will not affect the outcome of the vote on this proposal.

### Recommendation of the Board of Directors
&nbsp;&nbsp; <br> The Board of Directors recommends that you vote FOR the approval of the compensation of our NEOs, as disclosed in the Compensation Discussion and Analysis, the compensation tables and the narrative discussion following such compensation tables, and the other related disclosures in this proxy statement.<br>

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## Certain Relationships and Related Party Transactions

### Review and Approval or Ratification of Transactions with Related Parties
We have adopted a formal written policy for the review, approval and ratification of transactions with related parties. The policy covers transactions between the Company and our executive officers, directors, holders of more than 5% of any class of our voting securities, and any member of the immediate family of, and any entity affiliated with, any of the foregoing persons. Our Audit Committee reviews transactions between the Company and such persons in which the amount involved exceeds $120,000. In approving or rejecting any such proposal, our Audit Committee will consider all of the relevant facts and circumstances of the related party transaction and the related party's relationship and interest in the transaction. A related party transaction will be approved or ratified by our Audit Committee only if the Audit Committee determines that the transaction is fair to us. The transactions with related parties described below were either approved or ratified in accordance with the terms of this policy.

### Transactions with Related Parties
Except as set forth below, since January 1, 2025, there have been no transactions in which (i) we have been a participant, (ii) the amount involved in the transaction exceeds or will exceed $120,000 and (iii) any of our directors, executive officers or holders of more than 5% of our capital stock, or any immediate family member of, or person sharing the household with, any of such individuals, had or will have a direct or indirect material interest.

We have entered and intend to continue to enter into indemnification agreements with our directors which, subject to certain exceptions, require us to indemnify such persons to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, including indemnification against certain expenses, including attorneys' fees, judgments, fines or penalties or other amounts paid in settlement in connection with any legal proceedings to which the director was, or is threatened to be made, a party by reason of the fact that such director is or was our director, officer, employee, fiduciary or agent or was serving as a director, officer, employee or agent of another corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust or other enterprise at our express written request, provided that such director acted in good faith and in a manner that the director reasonably believed to be in, or not opposed to, our best interest and, with respect to any criminal proceeding, in a manner in which such person would have had no reasonable cause to believe his or her conduct was unlawful. Subject to certain limitations, these indemnification agreements also require us to advance expenses to our directors in advance of the final disposition of any action or proceeding for which indemnification is required or permitted.

Chad Richison, our Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Directors, is the sole manager of National Duals Invitational LLC, which was formed for the purpose of organizing The National Duals Invitational intercollegiate wrestling tournament. A revocable trust for which Mr. Richison serves as trustee is the sole member of National Duals Invitational LLC. During 2025, our wholly owned subsidiary, Paycom Payroll, paid an aggregate of $1.7 million to National Duals Invitational LLC in exchange for certain marketing and publicity-related benefits in favor of Paycom, including the designation as title sponsor of the 2025 National Duals Invitational intercollegiate wrestling tournament.

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## Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management
The following table sets forth certain information with respect to the beneficial ownership of our Common Stock as of March 11, 2026, for:

› each person, or group of affiliated persons, known by us to be the beneficial owner of more than 5% of our voting securities;

› each of our directors, including our Director Nominees;

› each of our NEOs; and

› all of our directors and current executive officers as a group.

We have determined beneficial ownership in accordance with the rules of the SEC. Under such rules, an individual or entity is generally deemed to beneficially own any shares as to which the individual or entity has sole or shared voting or investment power, including any shares that the individual or entity has the right to acquire within 60 days of March 11, 2026 through the exercise of any stock options, through the vesting/settlement of RSUs, or upon the exercise of other rights. Except as indicated in the footnotes below, we believe, based on the information furnished or available to us, that the persons and entities named in the table below have sole voting and investment power with respect to all shares of Common Stock that they beneficially own, subject to community property laws where applicable.

Applicable percentage ownership is based on 47,666,129 shares of Common Stock outstanding at March 11, 2026, which includes unvested shares of restricted stock.

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| | **Shares of Common Stock** <br> **Beneficially Owned**  | **Shares of Common Stock** <br> **Beneficially Owned**  |
| <br> **Name of Beneficial Owner<sup>(1)</sup>** | **Number** | **%** |
|  **5% Stockholders:** |  |  |
|  BlackRock, Inc.<sup>(2)</sup><br>50 Hudson Yards<br>New York, NY 10001 | 3687160 | 7.7% |
|  Ernest Group, Inc.<sup>(3)</sup> | 3217249 | 6.7% |
|  Harris Associates L.P.<sup>(4)</sup><br>111 South Wacker Drive, Suite 4600<br>Chicago, IL 60606 | 3209759 | 6.7% |
|  Polen Capital Management, LLC<sup>(5)</sup><br>1825 NW Corporate Blvd., Suite 300<br>Boca Raton, FL 33431 | 2846113 | 6.0% |
|  **Non-Employee Directors:** |  |  |
|  Joseph L. Binz<sup>(6)</sup> | 5946 | \* |
|  Henry C. Duques<sup>(6)</sup> | 4084 | \* |
|  Frederick C. Peters II<sup>(6)</sup> | 15882 | \* |
|  Sharen J. Turney<sup>(6)</sup> | 4102 | \* |
|  J.C. Watts, Jr.<sup>(6)</sup> | 8829 | \* |

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| | **Shares of Common Stock** <br> **Beneficially Owned**  | **Shares of Common Stock** <br> **Beneficially Owned**  |
| <br> **Name of Beneficial Owner<sup>(1)</sup>** | **Number** | **%** |
|  **Named Executive Officers:** |  |  |
|  Chad Richison<sup>(7)</sup> | 5899707 | 12.4% |
|  Shane Hadlock<sup>(8)</sup> | 54507 | \* |
|  Robert D. Foster<sup>(9)</sup> | 13485 | \* |
|  Randy Peck<sup>(10)</sup> | 40873 | \* |
|  Craig E. Boelte | 208644 | \* |
|  Bradley S. Smith<sup>(11)</sup> | 38605 | \* |
|  Amy Vickroy Walker<sup>(12)</sup> | 26914 | \* |
|  **All directors and current executive officers as a group (10 persons)** | **6285745** | 13.2% |

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\* Less than one percent of Common Stock outstanding. 

(1) Unless otherwise indicated, the address of each beneficial owner in the table above is c/o Paycom Software, Inc., 7501 W. Memorial Road, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73142.

(2) Amount reported is based on the Amendment No. 4 to Schedule 13G filed with the SEC on January 29, 2024 by BlackRock, Inc. ("BlackRock"). The filing reports that BlackRock is the beneficial owner of and has sole dispositive power with respect to 3,687,160 shares of Common Stock and has sole voting power with respect to 3,346,812 shares of Common Stock.

(3) Ernest Group, Inc. ("Ernest Group") is a private corporation owned by Mr. Richison and certain trusts for the benefit of Mr. Richison's children, for which Mr. Richison serves as trustee. Mr. Richison is also the sole director of Ernest Group. Mr. Richison may be deemed to beneficially own the shares of Common Stock owned by Ernest Group.

(4) Amount reported is based on the Schedule 13G filed with the SEC on February 17, 2026 by Harris Associates, L.P. ("Harris") on behalf of itself and its general partner, Harris Associates, Inc. The filing reports that Harris is the beneficial owner of and has sole dispositive power with respect to 3,204,584 shares of Common Stock and sole voting power with respect to 3,209,759 shares of Common Stock.

(5) Amount reported is based on the Amendment No. 1 to Schedule 13G filed with the SEC on July 24, 2025 by Polen Capital Management, LLC ("Polen"). The filing reports that Polen is the beneficial owner of and has sole voting power and sole dispositive power with respect to 2,846,113 shares of Common Stock.

(6) Includes 1,099 unvested shares of restricted stock.

(7) Includes 3,217,249 shares of Common Stock owned by Ernest Group, 56 shares of Common Stock owned by the Abrie R. Richison 2012 Irrevocable Trust U/T/A DTD 12/21/2012 (the "ARR Trust"), 440 shares of Common Stock owned by the Ava L. Richison 2012 Irrevocable Trust U/T/A DTD 12/21/2012 (the "ALR Trust"), 440 shares of Common Stock owned by the Ian D. Richison 2012 Irrevocable Trust U/T/A DTD 12/21/2012 (the "IDR Trust"), 1,199 shares of Common Stock owned by the Lane West Richison 2022 Irrevocable Trust (the "LWR Trust"), 1,199 shares of Common Stock owned by the Kase Gabriel Richison 2022 Irrevocable Trust (the "KGR Trust"), 1,199 shares of Common Stock owned by the Sage Elizabeth Richison 2022 Irrevocable Trust (the "SER Trust"), 1,199 shares of Common Stock owned by the Charles Banks Pedersen 2022 Irrevocable Trust ("CBP Trust"), 1,199 shares of Common Stock owned by the Rome West Pedersen 2023 Irrevocable Trust ("RWP Trust"), 1,199 shares of Common Stock owned by the Faye Penelope Richison 2023 Irrevocable Trust ("FPR Trust"), and 12,500 shares of Common Stock owned by the Charis Michelle Richison Trust (the "Spouse Trust", and, collectively with the ARR Trust, the ALR Trust, the IDR Trust, the LWR Trust, the KGR Trust, the SER Trust, the CBP Trust, the RWP Trust and the FPR Trust, the "Richison Trusts"). See note (4) regarding Mr. Richison's relationship with Ernest Group. Mr. Richison is the settlor and sole trustee for each Richison Trust, and each Richison Trust is for the benefit of one of Mr. Richison's family members. Mr. Richison may be deemed to beneficially own the shares of Common Stock owned by the Richison Trusts.

(8) Includes 21,165 unvested shares of restricted stock.

(9) Includes 3,750 unvested shares of restricted stock and 26 shares of Common Stock held by Mr. Foster's spouse.

(10) Includes 26,441 unvested shares of restricted stock.

(11) Includes 38,003 shares of Common Stock held by the Bradley Scott Smith Revocable Trust, dated October 30, 2017 (the "Bradley Scott Smith Revocable Trust"). The Bradley Scott Smith Revocable Trust is a revocable trust for the benefit of Mr. Smith, his spouse, and his children. Mr. Smith is the trustor and, with his spouse, a co-trustee of the Bradley Scott Smith Revocable Trust. Accordingly, Mr. Smith reports beneficial ownership of all of the shares of Common Stock held by the Bradley Scott Smith Revocable Trust but disclaims beneficial ownership except to the extent of his and his spouse's pecuniary interest therein.

(12) Includes 18 shares of Common Stock held by Ms. Walker's spouse.

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## Other Matters

### Delinquent Section 16(a) Reports
Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act requires our officers and directors, and persons who own more than 10% of a registered class of our equity securities, to file reports of ownership and changes of ownership with the SEC. Based solely on a review of copies of the reports filed with the SEC, or written representations from reporting persons that all reportable transactions were reported, we believe that, during the last fiscal year, all filing requirements under Section 16(a) applicable to our officers, directors and 10% stockholders were timely met, except that in the last fiscal year, Mr. Smith filed one late report relating to one transaction.

### Submission of Stockholder Proposals and Nominations
Pursuant to Rule 14a-8 under the Exchange Act, some stockholder proposals may be eligible for inclusion in our 2027 proxy statement. In order to be considered for inclusion in our 2027 proxy statement, a stockholder proposal must satisfy the requirements of Rule 14a-8 and be timely received. To be timely, any proposal must be received by us at our principal executive offices at or before the close of business (5:00 p.m. local time) on December 3, 2026. If we hold our next annual meeting of stockholders on a date that is more than 30 days from the anniversary of the Annual Meeting, any stockholder proposal must be received a reasonable time before we begin to print and send our proxy materials. Failure to deliver a proposal in accordance with this procedure may result in the proposal not being deemed timely received. We strongly encourage any stockholder interested in submitting a proposal to consult knowledgeable counsel with regard to the detailed requirements of applicable securities laws. Submitting a stockholder proposal does not guarantee that we will include it in our proxy statement.

In addition, stockholders wishing to nominate a candidate for election to the Board of Directors or propose any business to be presented directly at the 2027 annual meeting of stockholders (rather than by inclusion in next year's proxy statement) must follow the submission criteria and deadlines set forth in our Amended and Restated Bylaws. Pursuant to the advance notice provisions of the Amended and Restated Bylaws, we must receive notice at our principal executive offices of any nomination or stockholder proposal to be presented directly at the 2027 annual meeting of stockholders no earlier than the close of business on January 4, 2027 and no later than the close of business on February 3, 2027. If the date of the 2027 annual meeting of stockholders is more than 30 days before or 70 days after the one-year anniversary of the Annual Meeting, such nomination or proposal must be received on or before the later of (i) the close of business on the 90th day prior to the 2027 annual meeting and (ii) the close of business on the 10<sup>th</sup> day following the date of public disclosure of the 2027 annual meeting date. In each case, the notice must include the information specified in our Amended and Restated Bylaws. We will not entertain any nominations or proposals that do not meet the requirements set forth in our Amended and Restated Bylaws. To request a copy of our Amended and Restated Bylaws, stockholders should contact Investor Relations. See "—Additional Information." We strongly encourage stockholders to seek advice from knowledgeable counsel before submitting a nomination or proposal.

In addition to satisfying the foregoing requirements under the Company's Amended and Restated Bylaws, to comply with the universal proxy rules under Rule 14a-19 of the Exchange Act, stockholders who intend to solicit proxies in support of director nominees other than the Company's nominees must provide notice that sets forth the information required by Rule 14a-19 no later than the close of business on March 5, 2027, which is 60 calendar days before the first anniversary of the Annual Meeting. Stockholders should be aware that notice of a director nomination submitted under the Company's advance notice bylaw provisions must nonetheless be received no later than February 3, 2027. These are independent requirements, and compliance with the advance notice bylaw deadline does not substitute for timely compliance with Rule 14a-19, or vice versa.

### Other Business
The Board of Directors knows of no other business to be brought before the Annual Meeting. If, however, any other business should properly come before the Annual Meeting, the persons named in the accompanying proxy will vote the proxy in accordance with applicable law and as they may deem appropriate in their discretion, unless directed by the proxy to do otherwise.

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### Financial Statements
A copy of the Form 10-K filed with the SEC on February 19, 2026 is contained within the 2025 Annual Report delivered with this proxy statement. The Form 10-K includes our financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2025. Copies of the Form 10-K and 2025 Annual Report are also posted on our website at *investors.paycom.com*. Materials posted on our website are not incorporated by reference into this proxy statement. If you have not received or do not have access to the 2025 Annual Report, please contact our Investor Relations department at (855) 603-1620 or investors@paycomonline.com and we will send a copy to you without charge. You may also send a written request to Paycom Software, Inc., Attn: Investor Relations, 7501 W. Memorial Road, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73142.

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### Additional Information
Visit our main website at *www.paycom.com* for more information about Paycom and our products. Our Investor Relations website at *investors.paycom.com* contains stock information, earnings call webcasts, annual reports, corporate governance and historical financial information, and links to our SEC filings. The contents posted on our website are not incorporated by reference into this proxy statement.

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| &nbsp;&nbsp; <br> **For questions regarding:**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; <br> **Contact:**<br>|
| &nbsp;&nbsp; **Annual Meeting** | Investor Relations<br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Phone: (855) 603-1620<br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Email: investors@paycomonline.com<br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Mail: Paycom Software, Inc.<br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Attn: Investor Relations<br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 7501 W. Memorial Road<br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73142 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; **Stock ownership** | *If you are a stockholder of record:*<br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Equiniti Trust Company, LLC<br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Phone: (800) 937-5449 or (718) 921-8124<br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Email: helpAST@equiniti.com<br>*If you hold shares in street name:*<br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Your broker, bank or other nominee<br>|
| &nbsp;&nbsp; **Voting** | Alliance Advisors LLC<br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Phone: (212) 616-2181 or 1-844-202-5789<br>|

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## Appendix A – Non-GAAP Reconciliations
Management uses adjusted EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA margin as supplemental measures to review and assess the performance of our core business operations and for planning purposes. We define (i) adjusted EBITDA as net income plus interest expense, taxes, depreciation and amortization, non-cash stock-based compensation expense and certain transaction expenses that are not core to our operations (if any), less any gain on modification of the naming rights agreement, and (ii) adjusted EBITDA margin as adjusted EBITDA (calculated as described in the preceding clause) divided by total revenues. Adjusted EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA margin are metrics that provide investors with greater transparency to the information used by management in its financial and operational decision-making. We believe these metrics are useful to investors because they facilitate comparisons of our core business operations across periods on a consistent basis, as well as comparisons with the results of peer companies, many of which use similar non-GAAP financial measures to supplement results under GAAP. In addition, adjusted EBITDA is a measure that provides useful information to management about the amount of cash available for reinvestment in our business, repurchasing Common Stock and other purposes. Management believes that the non-GAAP measures presented in this proxy statement, when viewed in combination with our results prepared in accordance with GAAP, provide a more complete understanding of the factors and trends affecting our business and performance.

Adjusted EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA margin are not measures of financial performance under GAAP, and should not be considered a substitute for net income and net income margin, respectively, which we consider to be the most directly comparable GAAP measures. Adjusted EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA margin have limitations as analytical tools, and when assessing our operating performance, you should not consider adjusted EBITDA or adjusted EBITDA margin in isolation, or as a substitute for net income, net income margin or other consolidated statements of income data prepared in accordance with GAAP. Adjusted EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA margin may not be comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies and other companies may not calculate such measures in the same manner as we do.

#### Unaudited Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures
(dollars in millions)

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| | **Year Ended**<br>**December 31, 2025**  |
|  **Net income to adjusted EBITDA:** |  |
|  Net income | $453.4 |
|  Interest expense | 3.4 |
|  Provision for income taxes | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;166.0 |
|  Depreciation and amortization | 176.3 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; EBITDA | 799.2 |
|  Non-cash stock-based compensation expense | 118.7 |
|  Gain on modification of naming rights agreement | (35.6) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Adjusted EBITDA | $882.3 |
|  Net income margin | 22.1% |
| Adjusted EBITDA margin | 43.0% |

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## Appendix B – Questions and Answers
What is a proxy?

A proxy is another person that you legally designate to vote your stock. If you designate someone as your proxy in a written document, that document is also called a "proxy" or a "proxy card."

What is a proxy statement?

A proxy statement is a document that we are required to give you under certain regulations of the SEC in connection with the Annual Meeting.

What is the purpose of the Annual Meeting?

At the Annual Meeting, stockholders will act upon the following matters:

(1) the election of two Class I directors, each to serve until the date of the 2029 annual meeting of stockholders and until his or her successor has been duly elected and qualified, or his or her earlier death, resignation or removal;

(2) the ratification of the appointment of Grant Thornton LLP as our independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2026;

(3) the approval, on an advisory basis, of the compensation of our named executive officers; and

(4) such other business as may properly come before the Annual Meeting or any adjournment or postponement thereof.

What should I do if I receive more than one set of voting materials?

You may receive more than one set of voting materials, including multiple copies of this proxy statement and multiple proxy cards or voting instruction cards. For example, if you hold your shares in more than one brokerage account, you will receive a separate voting instruction card for each brokerage account in which you hold shares. Similarly, if you are a stockholder of record and also hold shares in a brokerage account, you will receive a proxy card for shares held in your name and a voting instruction card for shares held in "street name." Please complete, sign, date and return each proxy card and voting instruction card that you receive to ensure that all of your shares are voted.

What is the record date and what does it mean?

The record date to determine the stockholders entitled to notice of and to vote at the Annual Meeting is the close of business on March 11, 2026 (the "Record Date"). The Record Date is established by the Board of Directors as required by Delaware law. On the Record Date, 47,666,129 shares of Common Stock (including shares of restricted stock) were outstanding.

Who is entitled to vote at the Annual Meeting?

Subject to the voting procedures set forth below, holders of Common Stock at the close of business on the Record Date are entitled to vote at the Annual Meeting.

What are the voting rights of the stockholders?

Each holder of Common Stock is entitled to one vote per share of Common Stock on all matters to be acted upon at the Annual Meeting. Our Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation prohibits cumulative voting in the election of directors.

The presence, in person or by proxy, of the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares of Common Stock entitled to vote at the Annual Meeting constitutes a quorum for the transaction of business. If a quorum is not present or represented at the Annual Meeting, the chairman of the Annual Meeting or a majority in voting interest of the stockholders present in person or represented by proxy at the Annual Meeting may adjourn the meeting, without notice other than announcement at the Annual Meeting, until a quorum is present or represented.

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What is the difference between a stockholder of record and a "street name" holder?

If your shares are registered directly in your name with Equiniti Trust Company, LLC, our transfer agent, you are considered the stockholder of record with respect to those shares and we have sent the proxy statement and proxy card directly to you.

If your shares are held in a brokerage account or held by a bank or other nominee, the broker, bank or other nominee is considered the record holder of those shares. You are considered the beneficial owner of those shares, and your shares are held in "street name." The proxy statement and proxy card have been forwarded to you by your broker, bank or other nominee. As the beneficial owner, you have the right to direct your nominee regarding how to vote your shares. See "If I hold my shares in "street name," how do I vote my shares?"

If I am a stockholder of record, how do I vote my shares?

If you are a stockholder of record, you may vote your shares of Common Stock in person at the Annual Meeting or you may vote by proxy.

**In person**. To vote in person, you must attend the Annual Meeting and obtain and submit a ballot. The ballot will be provided at the Annual Meeting.

**Via the internet**. You may vote by proxy via the internet by following the instructions found on the proxy card.

**By telephone**. You may vote by proxy by calling the toll-free number found on the proxy card.

**By mail**. You may vote by proxy by completing, signing, dating and promptly returning the enclosed proxy card in the postage-paid envelope. The proxy card is simple to complete, with specific instructions on the card.

By completing and submitting the proxy card or by submitting your instructions via the internet or by telephone, you will direct the designated persons (known as "proxies") to vote your shares of Common Stock at the Annual Meeting in accordance with your instructions. The Board of Directors has appointed Chad Richison and Robert D. Foster to serve as the proxies for the Annual Meeting.

Your proxy card will be valid only if you sign, date and return it prior to the Annual Meeting. If you complete the entire proxy card except one or more of the voting instructions, then the designated proxies will vote your shares in accordance with the recommendation of the Board of Directors with respect to each proposal for which you do not provide any voting instructions. We do not anticipate that any other matters will come before the Annual Meeting, but if any other matters properly come before the Annual Meeting, then the designated proxies will vote your shares in accordance with applicable law and their judgment.

If I hold my shares in "street name," how do I vote my shares?

If you hold your shares in "street name," your broker, bank or other nominee should provide you with a request for voting instructions along with the proxy materials. Reference the materials provided by your broker, bank or other nominee to determine whether you may submit your voting instructions by internet or telephone. You may also direct your nominee how to vote your shares by completing a voting instruction card. If you sign but do not fully complete the voting instruction card, then your nominee may be unable to vote your shares with respect to the proposals for which you provide no voting instructions. Alternatively, if you hold your shares in "street name" and want to vote your shares in person at the Annual Meeting, you must contact your nominee directly in order to obtain a proxy issued to you by your nominee holder. Note that a broker letter that identifies you as a stockholder is not the same as a nominee-issued proxy. **If you fail to bring a nominee-issued proxy to the Annual Meeting, you will not be able to vote your "street name" shares in person at the Annual Meeting.**

Who counts the votes?

All votes will be tabulated by BetaNXT, Inc., the inspector of election appointed for the Annual Meeting. Votes for each proposal will be tabulated separately.

Can I vote my shares in person at the Annual Meeting?

Yes. If you are a stockholder of record, you may vote your shares at the Annual Meeting by completing a ballot at the Annual Meeting.

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If you hold your shares in "street name," you may vote your shares in person only if you obtain a proxy issued by your broker, bank or other nominee giving you the right to vote the shares and you bring such proxy to the Annual Meeting.

Even if you plan to attend the Annual Meeting, we recommend that you also return your proxy card or voting instructions as described above so that your votes will be counted if you later decide not to attend the Annual Meeting or are unable to attend.

What if I do not specify how I want my shares voted?

If you are a record holder who returns a signed proxy card that does not specify how you want to vote your shares on one or more proposals, the proxies will vote your shares for each proposal as to which you did not provide any voting instructions, and such shares will be voted in the following manner:

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| Proposal 1 | **FOR** the election of each of the Class I director nominees; |
| Proposal 2 | **FOR** the ratification of the appointment of Grant Thornton LLP as our independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2026; and |
| Proposal 3 | **FOR** the advisory approval of the compensation of our named executive officers. |

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If you are a "street name" holder and do not provide voting instructions on one or more proposals, your broker, bank or other nominee may be unable to vote your shares on all of the proposals other than the ratification of the appointment of Grant Thornton LLP (Proposal 2). See "What is a broker non-vote?"

Can I change my vote?

Yes. If you are a record holder, you may revoke your proxy by any of the following means:

• Give written notice of revocation, addressed to Matthew Paque, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary, at our address above, which notice must be received before 4:00 p.m. local time on May 1, 2026.

• Complete and submit a new valid proxy bearing a later date prior to 4:00 p.m. local time on May 1, 2026.

• Attend the Annual Meeting and vote in person. Your attendance at the Annual Meeting will not by itself revoke a proxy. You must vote your shares by ballot during the Annual Meeting to revoke your proxy.

If you are a "street name" holder, your broker, bank or other nominee should provide instructions explaining how you may change or revoke your voting instructions.

How many votes are required to elect the Class I directors (Proposal 1)?

Pursuant to our Amended and Restated Bylaws, directors are elected by a majority of the votes cast at any meeting for the election of directors at which a quorum is present, which means that the number of shares voted "for" a nominee's election exceeds the number of shares voted "against" such nominee's election. Abstentions and broker non-votes are not counted as votes cast either "for" or "against" a nominee's election. Any incumbent director who fails to receive a majority of the votes cast in an uncontested election must tender his or her resignation to the Board of Directors. The Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee would then make a recommendation to the Board of Directors about whether to accept the resignation. The Board of Directors would consider and act on the tendered resignation, taking into account the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee's recommendation, within 90 days following certification of the stockholder vote, and thereafter would promptly disclose its decision whether to accept the director's tendered resignation (and, if applicable, the reasons for rejecting the resignation) in a press release.

How many votes are required to approve the other proposals (Proposals 2 and 3)?

Approval of the ratification of the appointment of Grant Thornton LLP (Proposal 2) and advisory approval of the compensation of our named executive officers (Proposal 3) will require the affirmative vote of a majority of the shares of Common Stock present in person or represented by proxy at the Annual Meeting and entitled to vote on such proposal. If your shares are represented at the Annual Meeting but you "ABSTAIN" from voting on any of these matters, your shares will be counted as present and entitled to vote on the proposal for purposes of establishing a quorum, and the abstention will have the same effect as a vote against that proposal.

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Your vote with respect to the approval of the compensation of our named executive officers (Proposal 3) is advisory, which means the results of such vote is not binding on us, the Board of Directors and the committees of the Board of Directors. Although non-binding, the Board of Directors and its committees value the opinions of our stockholders and will review and consider the voting results when making future decisions.

What is a broker non-vote?

A broker non-vote occurs when a broker holding shares for a beneficial owner does not vote on a particular proposal because the broker does not have discretionary voting power with respect to that item and has not received voting instructions from the beneficial owner. Broker non-votes are included in the number of shares present at the Annual Meeting for purposes of determining a quorum. If you hold your shares in "street name" and you do not instruct your broker how to vote your shares, no votes will be cast on your behalf with respect to any proposal other than the ratification of the appointment of Grant Thornton LLP (Proposal 2).

Do I have any dissenters' or appraisal rights with respect to any of the matters to be voted on at the Annual Meeting?

No. Delaware law does not provide stockholders any dissenters' or appraisal rights with respect to the matters to be voted on at the Annual Meeting.

How are proxies being solicited and what are the costs? Who pays the solicitation costs?

Proxies are being solicited by the Board of Directors on behalf of the Company, and the Company will pay any solicitation costs. We have retained Alliance Advisors LLC to assist in the solicitation of proxies and provide related advice and informational support for a services fee, plus customary disbursements, which are not expected to exceed $60,000 in total. Our officers, directors and employees may also solicit proxies personally or in writing, by telephone, e-mail, or otherwise. These officers and employees will not receive additional compensation but will be reimbursed for out-of-pocket expenses. Brokerage houses and other custodians, nominees and fiduciaries, in connection with shares of the Common Stock registered in their names, will be asked to forward solicitation materials to the beneficial owners of shares of Common Stock. We will reimburse brokerage houses and other custodians, nominees and fiduciaries for their reasonable out-of-pocket expenses for forwarding solicitation materials and collecting voting instructions.

Are there any other matters to be acted upon at the Annual Meeting?

Management does not intend to present any business for a vote at the Annual Meeting other than the matters set forth in the Notice and has no information that others will do so. If other matters requiring a vote of the stockholders properly come before the Annual Meeting, it is the intention of the persons named in the accompanying form of proxy to vote the shares represented by the proxies held by them in accordance with applicable law and their judgment on such matters.

Where can I find voting results?

We plan to publish the voting results in a Current Report on Form 8-K, which we expect to file with the SEC within four business days following the Annual Meeting.

Who can help answer my questions?

The information provided above in this "Question and Answer" format is for your convenience only and is merely a summary of certain information contained in this proxy statement. We urge you to carefully read this entire proxy statement, including the documents referred to in this proxy statement. If you have any questions or need additional material, please feel free to contact Investor Relations at (855) 603-1620 or investors@paycomonline.com.

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| IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING THE AVAILABILITY OF PROXY MATERIALS<br> FOR THE ANNUAL MEETING TO BE HELD ON MAY 4, 2026 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; In addition to delivering paper copies of these proxy materials to you by mail, this notice and the accompanying proxy statement, form of proxy and 2025 Annual Report are available at www.proxydocs.com/PAYC. |

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P.O. BOX 8016, CARY, NC 27512-9903 Go Green! To receive documents via e-mail, simply go to: www.proxydocs.com/PAYC Your vote matters! Have your ballot ready and please use one of the methods below for easy voting: Your control number Have the 12 digit control number located in the box above available when you access the website and follow the instructions. Paycom Software, Inc. Annual Meeting of Stockholders For stockholders of record as of March 11, 2026 Monday, May 4, 2026 11:00 AM, Central Time 5300 Gaillardia Boulevard, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73142 YOUR VOTE IS IMPORTANT! PLEASE VOTE BY: 11:00 AM, Central Time, May 4, 2026. Internet: • www.proxypush.com/PAYC • Cast your vote online • Have your Proxy Card ready Follow the simple instructions to record your vote Phone: 1-866-217-7028 • • Use any touch-tone telephone • Have your Proxy Card ready Follow the simple recorded instructions Mail: • • Mark, sign and date your Proxy Card Fold and return your Proxy Card in the postage-paid envelope provided This proxy is being solicited on behalf of the Board of Directors The undersigned hereby appoints Chad Richison and Robert D. Foster (the "Named Proxies"), and each or either of them, as the true and lawful attorneys of the undersigned, with full power of substitution and revocation, and authorizes them, and each or either of them, to vote all the shares of common stock of Paycom Software, Inc. (the "Company") that the undersigned is entitled to vote at the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of the Company (the "Annual Meeting") to be held on May 4, 2026 and any adjournment or postponement thereof upon the matters specified herein and upon such other matters as may be properly brought before the meeting or any adjournment or postponement thereof, conferring authority upon such true and lawful attorneys to vote in their discretion on such other matters as may properly come before the meeting and revoking any proxy heretofore given. IF THIS PROXY IS RETURNED SIGNED, THE SHARES REPRESENTED BY THIS PROXY WILL BE VOTED AS DIRECTED OR, IF NO DIRECTION IS GIVEN, SHARES WILL BE VOTED "FOR" EACH DIRECTOR NOMINEE AND "FOR" PROPOSALS 2 AND 3. In their discretion, the Named Proxies are authorized to vote upon such other matters that may properly come before the Annual Meeting or any adjournment or postponement thereof. You are encouraged to specify your choice by marking the appropriate box (SEE REVERSE SIDE). The Named Proxies cannot vote your shares unless you sign (on the reverse side) and return this card. PLEASE BE SURE TO SIGN AND DATE THIS PROXY CARD AND MARK ON THE REVERSE SIDE Copyright© 2026 BetaNXT, Inc. or its affiliates. All Rights Reserved

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Paycom Software, Inc. Annual Meeting of Stockholders Please make your marks like this: THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS A VOTE FOR EACH DIRECTOR NOMINEE LISTED IN PROPOSAL 1 AND FOR PROPOSALS 2 AND 3. BOARD OF DIRECTORS PROPOSAL YOUR VOTE RECOMMENDS 1. To elect two Class I directors, each to serve until the date of the 2029 annual meeting of stockholders and until his or her successor has been duly elected and qualified, or his or her earlier death, resignation or removal; FOR AGAINST ABSTAIN 1.01 J.C. Watts, Jr. FOR #P2# #P2# #P2# 1.02 Sharen J. Turney FOR #P3# #P3# #P3# FOR AGAINST ABSTAIN 2. Ratification of the appointment of Grant Thornton LLP as the Company's independent registered FOR public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2026. #P4# #P4# #P4# 3. Advisory approval of the compensation of the Company's named executive officers. FOR #P5# #P5# #P5# Note: Such other business as may properly come before the meeting or any adjournment or postponement thereof will be voted on by the Named Proxies in their discretion. Check here if you would like to attend the meeting in person. Authorized Signatures - Must be completed for your instructions to be executed. Please sign exactly as your name(s) appears on your account. If held in joint tenancy, all persons should sign. Trustees, administrators, etc., should include title and authority. Corporations should provide full name of corporation and title of authorized officer signing the proxy. Signature (and Title if applicable) Date Signature (if held jointly) Date