Does Canva pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Canva employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.9 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Canva. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Canva?

71% of Canva employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Canva 3.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.8 for culture and values and 3.5 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Canva?

Software Engineer (148) , Graphic Designer (43) , Senior Software Engineer (40) , Frontend Engineer (19) , Product Manager (19) , Designer (14) , Marketing (14) , Freelance Illustrator (12) , Customer Happiness Specialist (11) , Engineering Manager (11) , Data Scientist (10) , Analyst (9) , Copywriter (8) , Product Designer (8) , Project Manager (8)

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

"Great people to learn from and be inspired by" ((in 111 reviews)); "N/A Great benefit and cultural" ((in 67 reviews)); "growth company with great teams." ((in 43 reviews)); "Free food and company events" ((in 34 reviews)); "Pay is good but not the best in the market." ((in 32 reviews))

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

"Poor Leadership and if you're not in the "club" then you're out" ((in 25 reviews)); "Pretty competitive environment but the salary is average." ((in 18 reviews)); "Projects might get cancelled because of poor management" ((in 15 reviews)); "They have awful office politics" ((in 14 reviews)); "Managers are cliquey which isolates the ICs." ((in 12 reviews))

What are employees saying about Canva layoffs in 2026?

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

Canva reviews

3.9

71% would recommend to a friend

(857 total reviews)

Melanie Perkins

86% approve of CEO

68% positive business outlook

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Canva has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 857 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Canva employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Informationstechnologie industry (3.9 stars).

Reviews by job title

857 reviews

3.0

Jun 16, 2025

OVERHYPED

Service operations specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great Benefits: Includes health coverage, WFH setup/bills allowance, and stocks Flexible Leave: Generous and understanding leave policies. WFH-Friendly: Supports remote work with proper tools and a hybrid setup.

Cons

Not-so-competitive salary – Tends to lowball offers, even if you disclose your previous salary. Unclear career growth – Promotion paths are vague and can take a long time, with unclear expectations. Constant changes – Frequent restructures and shifting priorities can disrupt workflow. Toxic positivity – Overly cheerful culture may discourage honest feedback or dissenting opinions. Office politics – Favoritism and internal alliances can influence promotions.

5.0

Jun 15, 2025

Graphic and Visual Design

Graphic designer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Awesome culture and benefits, wide range of projects.

Cons

Hardwork, and quick turnaround, busy periods leading up to launches.

4.0

Jun 12, 2025

Great company.

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Lots of growth opportunities, cares about its employees, prioritises celebrating and culture, genuinely cares about making a difference in the world.

Cons

Lots of entitlement. High performance means high pressure.

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