Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

Document and Entity Information

v3.3.0.814
Document and Entity Information
3 Months Ended
Aug. 31, 2015
shares
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]  
Entity Registrant Name PAYCHEX INC
Entity Central Index Key 0000723531
Current Fiscal Year End Date --05-31
Entity Filer Category Large Accelerated Filer
Document Type 10-Q
Document Period End Date Aug. 31, 2015
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2016
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q1
Amendment Flag false
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding 360,539,944