Does Glassdoor pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Glassdoor employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.1 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Glassdoor. This rating has decreased by 3% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Glassdoor?

66% of Glassdoor employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Glassdoor 4.2 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.1 for culture and values and 3.6 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Glassdoor?

Account Executive (74) , Sales (52) , Customer Success Manager (46) , Software Engineer (35) , Account Manager (32) , Senior Account Executive (27) , Sales Development Representative (26) , Enterprise Account Executive (24) , Senior Software Engineer (23) , Marketing (16) , Employer Branding Specialist (15) , Intern (14) , Analyst (12) , Enterprise Account Manager (12) , Director (11)

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

"My teammates were really great people and did a lot to help me get up and running." ((in 221 reviews)); "We have preserved our great benefits package despite our growth and maturity as an employer." ((in 102 reviews)); "Great work life balance!" ((in 68 reviews)); "The TA team was amazing and it hurts to write this post knowing this and all other reviews will make their jobs 10x harder." ((in 65 reviews)); "Glassdoor was a great place to work, but leadership made poor decisions around the direction of the products." ((in 54 reviews))

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

"The biggest con for me is the low salaries" ((in 16 reviews)); "We practice transparency but were caught off guard by the lay offs last year." ((in 16 reviews)); "Lack of diversity." ((in 9 reviews)); "The office atmosphere is relaxed, but there are clear favorites in the crowd that seem to be promoted into positions that they aren't necessarily a fit for, just based on campaigning successfully." ((in 4 reviews))

What are employees saying about Glassdoor layoffs in 2026?

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

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Glassdoor reviews

3.8

66% would recommend to a friend

(1,112 total reviews)

Owen Humphries

84% approve of CEO

38% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.3

Diversity & inclusion

4.2

Work/Life balance

4.1

Culture & values

4.1

Compensation and benefits

3.6

Career opportunities

3.5

Senior management

Glassdoor has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 1,112 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Glassdoor employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Informationstechnologie industry (3.7 stars).

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Reviews by job title

1K reviews

5.0

Feb 26, 2025

So far so good

Mobile architect

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

* Team * Culture * Work-life balance * Salary & bonuses

Cons

Nothing I can think of as for right now

Glassdoor Response

Thank you for your review. Great to see that you appreciate the mobile and Glassdoor team culture and that the worklife balance is a positive. We work hard to create a collaborative culture that balances excellence with respect and teamwork and worklife balance. - Ed Fernandez, Sr. Director, Engineering

2.0

Feb 19, 2025

Review

Account manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

-Great benefits – Health insurance, 401(k), unlimited PTO, and other perks. -Skill Development – Gain experience, training, and opportunities for career growth.

Cons

-If you're not a minority, don't even consider applying to Glassdoor. You have a glass ceiling. -Layoff Risk – No job is 100% secure; even strong performers can be impacted.

4.0

Jan 22, 2025

Good employer

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Glassdoor provides employees with a transparent company culture that emphasizes feedback and communication, aligning with its mission of workplace transparency.

Cons

The intense focus on feedback and transparency can sometimes feel overwhelming for employees who prefer more privacy or less frequent evaluations.

Glassdoor Response

Thanks for sharing a review! We're glad you appreciated our focus on transparency and communication. We know that constant feedback can feel like a lot at times, and we appreciate your perspective on finding the right balance. Wishing you all the best, and thanks again for your time! - Britney Martinez, Senior Talent Acquisition Partner

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