EXHIBIT 24.1

POWER OF ATTORNEY

The undersigned Directors of Paychex, Inc., do hereby constitute and appoint Martin Mucci their true and lawful attorney and agent, to execute the Paychex, Inc., Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2013, for us and in our names as Directors, to comply with the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the rules, regulations and requirements of the Securities and Exchange Commission, in connection therewith.



Dated: July 10, 2013    /s/ B. Thomas Golisano    
B. Thomas Golisano


Dated: July 10, 2013    /s/ Joseph G. Doody    
Joseph G. Doody


Dated: July 10, 2013    /s/ David J. S. Flaschen    
David J. S. Flaschen


Dated: July 10, 2013    /s/ Phillip Horsley    
Phillip Horsley


Dated: July 10, 2013    /s/ Grant M. Inman    
Grant M. Inman


Dated: July 10, 2013    /s/ Pamela A. Joseph    
Pamela A. Joseph


Dated: July 10, 2013    /s/ Joseph M. Tucci    
Joseph M. Tucci


Dated: July 10, 2013    /s/ Joseph M. Velli    
Joseph M. Velli