Document And Entity Information
Jul. 07, 2021
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]  
Document Type 8-K
Document Period End Date Jul. 07, 2021
Entity Registrant Name PAYCHEX, INC.
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code DE
Entity File Number 0-11330
Entity Tax Identification Number 16-1124166
Entity Address, Address Line One 911 PANORAMA TRAIL SOUTH
Entity Address, City or Town ROCHESTER
Entity Address, State or Province NY
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 14625-2396
City Area Code 585
Local Phone Number 385-6666
Written Communications false
Soliciting Material false
Pre Commencement Tender Offer false
Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer false
Title of 12(b) Security Common Stock, $0.01 par value
Trading Symbol PAYX
Security Exchange Name NASDAQ
Entity Emerging Growth Company false
Entity Central Index Key 0000723531
Amendment Flag false