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Document and Entity Information

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Document and Entity Information - shares
3 Months Ended
Aug. 31, 2018
Sep. 30, 2018
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]    
Entity Registrant Name PAYCHEX INC  
Entity Filer Category Large Accelerated Filer  
Entity Central Index Key 0000723531  
Entity Small Business false  
Entity Emerging Growth Company false  
Amendment Flag false  
Document Type 10-Q  
Trading Symbol PAYX  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q1  
Document Period End Date Aug. 31, 2018  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2019  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --05-31  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   359,081,940