237 posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 8 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Tuesdays around 5 AM UTC. Mostly text posts (70%).
r/Payroll Traffic & Engagement r/Payroll Traffic & Engagement
Volume and engagement over time Posting volume and engagement over time
Post Format
Upvote Distribution
How upvoted posts perform Only posts with 2+ upvotes. The bands below show how those posts are spread by upvote count.
r/Payroll Most Active Times When r/Payroll Is Most Active
Peak posting by day and hour (UTC) When this community posts most, by day and hour (UTC)
Most Active by Day
r/Payroll Flair Performance r/Payroll Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| General | 25 (43.9%) | 5 |
| Career | 14 (24.6%) | 8 |
| Payroll Platform/HRIS Issues | 10 (17.5%) | 7 |
| Payroll RFP/Recommendations Needed | 5 (8.8%) | 2 |
| California | 3 (5.3%) | 2 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/Payroll Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/Payroll
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| payroll | 74 (31.2%) | 4 | 7 |
| pay | 18 (7.6%) | 2 | 7 |
| salary | 16 (6.8%) | 1 | 3 |
| paid | 15 (6.3%) | 1 | 5 |
| company | 10 (4.2%) | 8 | 12 |
r/Payroll Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/Payroll
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
This community doesn't link off-site.
Its posts are text, images, or discussion rather than outbound links.
r/Payroll Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/Payroll
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
I passed the CPP!
The Lies, the lies
This might be the only community that finds this relatable
This job fills me with rage
I passed the FPC :)
What part of payroll causes the most problems once a company starts growing?
Who handles compliance when you embed payroll?
Overpaying an Employee
"I aint no button, b****!" - (T-Shirt for payroll ppl 🤣)
Company thinks burning out payroll team is absolutely fine
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I passed the CPP! | 119 | 41 | text | Sep 28 |
| The Lies, the lies | 86 | 19 | text | Sep 15 |
| This might be the only community that finds this relatable | 83 | 14 | image | Sep 24 |
| This job fills me with rage | 69 | 35 | text | Sep 10 |
| I passed the FPC :) | 39 | 6 | text | Sep 26 |
| What part of payroll causes the most problems once a company starts growing? | 33 | 37 | text | Sep 4 |
| Who handles compliance when you embed payroll? | 32 | 14 | text | Sep 8 |
| Overpaying an Employee | 30 | 37 | text | Sep 18 |
| "I aint no button, b****!" - (T-Shirt for payroll ppl 🤣) | 29 | 10 | text | Sep 14 |
| Company thinks burning out payroll team is absolutely fine | 21 | 12 | text | Sep 26 |
r/Payroll Audience Overlap r/Payroll Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/Payroll FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/Payroll
What's the best time to post on r/Payroll?
Based on posting volume, r/Payroll is most active on Tuesdays around 5 AM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/Payroll?
r/Payroll averages 8 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/Payroll get?
Posts on r/Payroll average about 4 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/Payroll get most?
On r/Payroll, most posts are text posts (70%)