Does Gartner pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Gartner employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.8 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Gartner. This rating has decreased by 3% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Gartner?

70% of Gartner employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Gartner 4.0 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.8 for culture and values and 3.7 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Gartner?

Account Executive (1062) , Senior Account Executive (395) , Account Manager (360) , Business Development Manager (183) , Software Engineer (124) , Recruiter (115) , Research Specialist (107) , Director (106) , Sales (103) , Manager (100) , Client Partner (95) , Sales Manager (88) , Business Development Executive (86) , Client Success Manager (82) , Analyst (78)

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

"It's great to be a part of a growth business with a positive culture and great ambitions." ((in 970 reviews)); "Good work life balance: Gartner is over staffed so you will benefit from it." ((in 818 reviews)); "Great for people who are up for a challenge and want to make a difference." ((in 770 reviews)); "The good side is that the benefits are great and comp is great." ((in 650 reviews)); "Amazing Team— training was great!" ((in 311 reviews))

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

"Really amazing company but like most jobs if you get a bad manager your life will be terrible." ((in 313 reviews)); "All mates became managers who are promoted without qualifications and merit which is reflected in poor leadership qualities." ((in 203 reviews)); "Limited growth opportunities and career plan" ((in 66 reviews)); "Senior management also new to the region, does not recognise cultural nuances at all." ((in 64 reviews)); "Middle and upper management in Consulting are clueless." ((in 63 reviews))

What are employees saying about Gartner layoffs in 2026?

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

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3.8

70% would recommend to a friend

(9,328 total reviews)

Gene Hall

78% approve of CEO

54% positive business outlook

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4.0

Work/Life balance

3.9

Diversity & inclusion

3.8

Culture & values

3.8

Compensation and benefits

3.7

Career opportunities

3.3

Senior management

Gartner has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 9,328 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Gartner employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Management & Beratung industry (3.7 stars).

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9K reviews

4.0

Nov 13, 2013

Research roles are demanding, but also rewarding to be close to technology advances and work with smart people

Managing vice president

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Pros

Respected market leader Excellent CEO/CFO team are propelling the company Research culture blends collegiality with pursuit of excellence Opportunites to advise major companies Working in global research teams provides extra interest Gartner research experience can be helpful to pursue jobs in the vendor community Sensible emphasis on expense / travel policies, rigorous performance reviews and hiring the best

Cons

High expectations and high workrate - maybe this is a pro! Processes can be clunky for the size to which the company has grown Stack-ranking review process, though carefully applied, means that some can be disadvantaged even if they work well

5.0

Sep 23, 2013

Good experience

Client partner

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great Brand, strategy and vision.

Cons

Not all business units share the strategy and vision.

5.0

Sep 17, 2013

HR Professional

Sourcing manager - americas

Recommend

CEO approval

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Gartner's willingness to encourage professionals with "no limit mindsets" makes for an amazing cultural experience. The ability to create your own destiny while working with some of the best overall talent in SWFL makes Gartner an amazing place to start, grow and finish your career.

Cons

Set salary for inside sales. (However, the commission and bonus structure more than makes up for it)

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