Does LinkedIn pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, LinkedIn employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.0 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at LinkedIn. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at LinkedIn?

66% of LinkedIn employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated LinkedIn 3.8 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.8 for culture and values and 3.3 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at LinkedIn?

Account Executive (491) , Software Engineer (476) , Senior Software Engineer (299) , Account Director (245) , Relationship Manager (222) , Senior Account Executive (118) , Customer Success Manager (114) , Sales (114) , Manager (109) , Staff Software Engineer (98) , Sales Manager (92) , Account Manager (84) , Sales Development Representative (SDR) (84) , Senior Account Director (80) , Recruiter (60)

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

"The culture and the vibe at LI is great; there's a friendly "can" ((in 1565 reviews)); "The Dublin office offers great benefits and a culture where I learnt a lot during 4 years." ((in 854 reviews)); "People are great and on site perks are good." ((in 728 reviews)); "being really matters and the company gives you amazing perks to be able to have a good work/life balance." ((in 532 reviews)); "Great place for young starters to join as the pay is good for that level" ((in 250 reviews))

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

"Bad management just some of them" ((in 187 reviews)); "This has resulted in some very mediocre people getting promoted and as a result you have bad managers." ((in 159 reviews)); "Recent layoffs have affected morale" ((in 126 reviews)); "No career progression" ((in 66 reviews)); "Middle management is inexperienced and immature" ((in 53 reviews))

What are employees saying about LinkedIn layoffs in 2026?

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

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LinkedIn reviews

3.8

66% would recommend to a friend

(7,635 total reviews)

Ryan Roslansky

67% approve of CEO

51% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.0

Diversity & inclusion

4.0

Compensation and benefits

3.8

Culture & values

3.8

Work/Life balance

3.3

Career opportunities

3.0

Senior management

LinkedIn has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 7,635 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The LinkedIn employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Informationstechnologie industry (3.9 stars).

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Reviews by job title

8K reviews

3.0

Apr 30, 2026

It’s a hard time for tech

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

You get to work with lots of smart people

Cons

Reorgs, headcount reductions, and limited career mobility for most

5.0

Apr 28, 2026

Incredible culture makes for a rewarding experience

Senior associate, sales strategy & insights

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Incredible culture and great leaders. Amazing company

Cons

None worth mentioning. It's a great place to work

3.0

Apr 28, 2026

Support consultant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good salary in comparison to the market Great benefits The health insurance is the best I have ever had Perks and sport & social are amazing

Cons

The company’s culture has evolved in a way that feels less aligned with the values it was originally known for. Some management practices should be improved. The environment can feel quite high-pressure, with ongoing concerns about layoffs and job security.

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