Does Lightspeed pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Lightspeed employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.6 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Lightspeed. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Lightspeed?

61% of Lightspeed employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Lightspeed 3.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.7 for culture and values and 3.4 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Lightspeed?

Account Executive (54) , Sales Development Representative (SDR) (37) , Account Manager (36) , Sales (28) , Support Specialist (25) , Software Developer (24) , Implementation Consultant (19) , Software Engineer (18) , Senior Software Engineer (15) , Customer Support Specialist (14) , Technical Support Specialist (14) , Product Manager (13) , Technical Support (13) , Manager (12) , Customer Success Manager (11)

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

"Working remotely is a great benefit" ((in 130 reviews)); "Lots of genuinely great people" ((in 113 reviews)); "The culture was great" ((in 103 reviews)); "great team building new product driven interesting role" ((in 40 reviews)); "great office" ((in 35 reviews))

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

"Poor Management Bad Management" ((in 51 reviews)); "Salaries are low and comp plan is very confusing." ((in 37 reviews)); "Constant layoffs, its a running joke in this company that when you become a Team Lead you are about to get laid off." ((in 28 reviews)); "But I know some people that does not have good manager." ((in 22 reviews)); "Can only speak for the team I worked on but the leadership was very poor and everyone felt insecure about their position and was over worked." ((in 15 reviews))

What are employees saying about Lightspeed layoffs in 2026?

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

Lightspeed reviews

3.5

61% would recommend to a friend

(1,075 total reviews)

Dax Dasilva

76% approve of CEO

50% positive business outlook

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Lightspeed has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 1,075 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Lightspeed 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

1K reviews

2.0

Feb 2, 2026

Dissapointing

Technical support

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Some managers are very supportive.

Cons

Constant Layoff, no job security

Lightspeed Response

4mo

Hi there, thank you for sharing your feedback and for the contributions you made to our Technical Support team during your time at Lightspeed. We are pleased to hear that you found support and guidance from your management team, however, we are sorry to hear that the uncertainty regarding job security impacted your time with us. We understand how vital stability is for our team members and we will take on board your feedback. Thank you again for your honesty. We wish you the very best in your future endeavors.

4.0

Jan 25, 2026

Solid place to begin your career.

Sales development representative (sdr)

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Free lunch, positive and supportive environment

Cons

Long hours, could be more competitive salaries.

Lightspeed Response

4mo

Hi there, thank you for taking the time to share your review and for the impact you made on our Sales Development team during your time with us in Montreal. It is wonderful to hear that you found our environment to be positive and supportive. We take great pride in fostering a collaborative atmosphere and providing perks like our onsite lunch to support our team's daily experience. We also appreciate your honest feedback regarding the hours and your perspective on compensation. Thank you again for your feedback - we wish you the best in your next chapter

4.0

Jan 25, 2026

Very good

Software developer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good work life balance and team

Cons

There are very busy seasons

Lightspeed Response

4mo

Hi there, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. It’s great to hear that you are enjoying the collaboration within your team and that our focus on work-life balance is a highlight of your experience. We truly believe that a supportive team environment is the foundation of our success. We also appreciate your feedback regarding the "busy seasons" we experience. We understand that peak periods can be demanding, and we are committed to ensuring our teams feel supported during these times while maintaining the balance you mentioned. Thank you again for your hard work and for being a valued part of the Lightspeed team!

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Solid place to begin your career.

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