Paychex (PAYX) 10-K 2012 FY Annual report

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, 2012, 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 12, 2012	/s/ B. Thomas Golisano
	B. Thomas Golisano
Dated: July 12, 2012	/s/ Joseph G. Doody
	Joseph G. Doody
Dated: July 12, 2012	/s/ David J. S. Flaschen
	David J. S. Flaschen
Dated: July 12, 2012	/s/ Phillip Horsley
	Phillip Horsley
Dated: July 12, 2012	/s/ Grant M. Inman
	Grant M. Inman
Dated: July 12, 2012	/s/ Pamela A. Joseph
	Pamela A. Joseph
Dated: July 12, 2012	/s/ Joseph M. Tucci
	Joseph M. Tucci
Dated: July 12, 2012	/s/ Joseph M. Velli
	Joseph M. Velli