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9 Months Ended
Feb. 29, 2012
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]  
Entity Registrant Name PAYCHEX INC
Entity Central Index Key 0000723531
Document Type 10-Q
Document Period End Date Feb. 29, 2012
Amendment Flag false
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2012
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q3
Current Fiscal Year End Date --05-31
Entity Filer Category Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding 362,544,307