Tom Golisano

Tom Golisano

Tom Golisano (#885)

Global Rank #885
Country Rank #332
Country United States

I can't say that payroll is an interesting business in and of itself. But being able to deliver it to 100,000 companies in a timely fashion? Now that is interesting.

  • $ 5 B
  • Payroll services
  • United States
  • M
  • 84 Years

Snapshot

Quick Facts

Global Rank #885
Country Rank #332
Net Worth $4.8B
Previous Worth $4.8B
Worth Change +$0.0B
Country United States
Industry Payroll services
Age 84 Years
Gender M
Worth As Of May 4, 2026
Residence Naples, Florida
Citizenship United States
World Billionaires List United States Billionaires Payroll services

Profile Data

Personal Stats

Age 84
Source Of Wealth Payroll services, Self Made
Self Made Score 9
Philanthropy Score 3
Residence Naples, Florida
Citizenship United States
Marital Status Married
Children 2
Education Associate in Arts/Science, SUNY Tech Alfred
Net Worth Change +$0.0B +0.0% from previous worth
Previous Net Worth $4.8B
Current Net Worth $4.8B

Worth as of May 4, 2026

About Me

Tom Golisano founded payroll giant Paychex in 1971 with just $3,000 and a credit card. He served as CEO until 2004 and remains a director of the publicly-traded company. Born in Rochester, New York, to a macaroni salesman and a seamstress, Golisano ran for governor three times under the Independence Party of New York. In 2011, he sold the Buffalo Sabres to billionaire Terry Pegula for $189 million, after rejecting a higher bid that would have taken them out of town. The father of a son with special needs, Golisano has pledged or donated more than $300 million to support children with autism and other disabilities.

Achievements

Forbes List Highlights

A snapshot of the list placements and rankings connected to Tom Golisano.

#869
Billionaires (2026)
#224
Forbes 400 (2025)

Insights

Did You Know?

Golisano is married to former tennis star Monica Seles.

Golisano moved to Florida in 2009 because it would save him $13,800 a day in income taxes.

Wealth Growth

Net Worth Growth Over Time

Tracking Tom Golisano's net worth journey over the years, highlighting key growth phases and financial milestones.

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Current Net Worth: $4.8B (May 4, 2026)

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