Does Arm pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Arm employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.4 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Arm. This rating has improved by 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Arm?

89% of Arm employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Arm 4.4 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.4 for culture and values and 4.4 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Arm?

Software Engineer (153) , Senior Software Engineer (133) , Intern (121) , Staff Engineer (106) , Engineer (102) , Graduate Engineer (96) , Senior Engineer (79) , Principal Engineer (73) , Verification Engineer (73) , Staff Software Engineer (59) , Design Engineer (56) , Project Manager (44) , Director (36) , Senior Design Engineer (36) , Internship (32)

What are the pros of working at Arm according to real employee reviews?

"Our company is on an upward trajectory and the people are great." ((in 300 reviews)); "Good work life balance (but there is a trend that it gets a little worse)" ((in 286 reviews)); "A great culture of helping out other employees with spare time to ensure objectives are achieved as a team." ((in 275 reviews)); "Benefits are good and the European vibe is nice." ((in 209 reviews)); "Will get good salary and also it's good for established employee" ((in 117 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Arm according to real employee reviews?

"Some managers have no idea how to delegate work and have no interest in your personal development." ((in 42 reviews)); "Senior management are asking people to add reviews to GlassDoor to get the ratings up" ((in 14 reviews)); "Upper management is good but my team and manager is bad" ((in 12 reviews)); "Bullying is prevalent in many areas" ((in 8 reviews)); "It is becomming increasingly obvious as I become more senior that my line manager is completely clueless about how to resolve issues." ((in 8 reviews))

What are employees saying about Arm layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Arm layoffs and their outlook for job security at Arm in 2026.

Arm reviews

4.5

89% would recommend to a friend

(2,630 total reviews)

Rene Haas

93% approve of CEO

88% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.4

Culture & values

4.4

Diversity & inclusion

4.4

Work/Life balance

4.4

Compensation and benefits

4.4

Career opportunities

4.1

Senior management

Arm has an employee rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars, based on 2,630 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Arm employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Informationstechnologie industry (3.9 stars).

Ratings by demographic groups

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Reviews by job title

3K reviews

4.0

Sep 25, 2025

All Good for now

Softwere engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Competitive salary opportunity to grow shares stocks Friendly environment After work events

Cons

long times for a promotion

Arm Response

8mo

Great to know you’re finding growth opportunities, reward, and a strong team culture in Biot. Competitive salaries, stock programs, and social events are all part of how we aim to create an environment where people can thrive. On career progression, we’re committed to helping our people shape their path through myImpact, with regular conversations about ambitions and development. If you feel timelines for promotion could be clearer or faster, I’d encourage you to raise it with your manager or the People team so we can better support your goals. Thanks for sharing your perspective.

5.0

Sep 24, 2025

Great culture, development and opportunities

Modelling engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexibility to move within teams, career development, work-life balance, culture, working environment

Cons

Some aspects not well organized/planned

Arm Response

8mo

Glad to hear you’re finding opportunities to grow, move between teams, and enjoy a culture that balances challenge with support in Cambridge. That mix is exactly what we want people to experience at Arm. We know that in a global organisation moving at pace, some processes can feel less structured than ideal, and we’re actively working to simplify them so teams can focus on impact. Thank you for sharing your perspective and for the part you play in building the culture and innovation that keep Arm moving forward.

5.0

Sep 19, 2025

Arm is a great place to work

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

A great place to work

Cons

Facing the challenges of RISCV

Arm Response

8mo

Good to hear you see Arm as a great place to work. We know the rise of RISC-V presents challenges across the industry, but it also pushes us to sharpen our focus and accelerate innovation. Arm has always thrived on competition and change, and we continue to invest in technology, partnerships, and extraordinary teams to stay ahead. Thank you for recognising the positives of life at Arm and for the role you play in helping us tackle the challenges that keep us moving forward.

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