What is the Paycom bonus report and how do I read it?
Use the Paycom Bonus Report to export bonus data in the exact format required by Paycom payroll.
Purpose
This article explains what the Paycom Bonus Report is and how it works. This report is designed only for companies that run payroll through Paycom.
When To Use This
Use this report when:
- Your company uses Paycom for payroll
- You upload bonus data into Paycom
- You want to avoid manual bonus entry in Paycom
Before You Start
Before using this report:
- Your company must use Paycom or
- Paycom integration must be enabled
- ProPays and bonuses must be finalized
Quick Path
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Open the Paycom Bonus Report.
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Filter by pay period.
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Export and upload to Paycom.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Open the Paycom Bonus Report
From the Reports page, select Paycom Bonus Report.
Step 2: Set the pay period
Choose the same pay period you are running in Paycom.
Step 3: Understand the format
This report shows Paycom-specific fields such as:
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Employee code: The employee's payroll ID number from Paycom system
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Employee name: Full name of the employee receiving the bonus
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Pay period: Date range of the bonus period the statement covers
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Total: Total bonus amount including overtime adjustments
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Department: Employee's department name and code for cost allocation
Step 4: Use the file in Paycom
Export the report and upload it into Paycom to process bonuses.
Examples
- Payroll exports the report and uploads it into Paycom.
- A payroll admin verifies totals before submission.
Common Mistakes & How To Fix Them
- Mismatched pay periods
Fix: Match Protiv and Paycom pay periods exactly.