Does Meltwater pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Meltwater employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.1 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Meltwater. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Meltwater?

62% of Meltwater employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Meltwater 3.6 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.6 for culture and values and 3.3 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Meltwater?

Sales Consultant (213) , Sales Manager (95) , Account Manager (65) , Media Analyst (65) , Managing Director (44) , Sales (34) , Account Executive (32) , Analyst (28) , Client Success Representative (27) , Manager (25) , Software Engineer (24) , Client Success Manager (23) , Customer Success Manager (20) , Business Development Representative (BDR) (17) , Sales Representative (17)

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

"The culture is great and flexible" ((in 268 reviews)); "2. Great people: Most of the people there are very supportive and help one another out." ((in 138 reviews)); "Great team that taught me a lot about sales and were great people to be around" ((in 56 reviews)); "Growth opportunities at most levels." ((in 38 reviews)); "Good benefits" ((in 30 reviews))

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

"Poor management especially middle level" ((in 101 reviews)); "There is no work life balance because they expect you to always be there ready to go." ((in 92 reviews)); "Low salaries and there are a lot of competitors in the space which makes churn frequent" ((in 60 reviews)); "2 years instead of 6 months (but this actually means the managers are good)." ((in 47 reviews)); "Low pay and much restructuring" ((in 45 reviews))

What are employees saying about Meltwater layoffs in 2026?

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

Meltwater reviews

3.5

62% would recommend to a friend

(1,612 total reviews)

John Box

71% approve of CEO

57% positive business outlook

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Meltwater has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 1,612 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Meltwater 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

2K reviews

2.0

Feb 4, 2026

Meh

Analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great hours, learned a lot

Cons

Bad location and long commute

Meltwater Response

4mo

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re glad to hear you found the hours flexible and that you were able to learn and grow in your role. We understand that location and commute can significantly impact overall experience, and we appreciate you highlighting this. Feedback like yours helps us continue evaluating how we support flexibility and workplace experience for our teams. We wish you all the best in your continued career.

3.0

Jan 30, 2026

OK

Media analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Work from home most days

Cons

Slow progression, bonuses aren't great

Meltwater Response

4mo

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re glad to hear that you value the flexibility to work from home. We also appreciate your perspective on progression and bonuses. We recognize how important growth opportunities and competitive incentives are, and we continually review our career frameworks, compensation, and performance programs to better support development and reward impact. Feedback like this helps inform where we can continue to improve.

4.0

Jan 30, 2026

Strong Culture and Team

Client acquisition

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- great United culture - Amazing sales culture and drive that equips team for any sales environment in the world - internal growth opportunities

Cons

- like most sales environments, it can be very high pressure. But that is expected

Meltwater Response

4mo

Thank you for sharing your experience and for the time you spent with Meltwater. We’re delighted to hear that our united culture, strong sales environment, and internal growth opportunities had a positive impact on your journey with us. We also appreciate your honest reflection on the high-performance nature of sales. While it can be demanding, our goal is always to balance ambition with support, development, and teamwork. Thank you again for your contributions, and we wish you continued success in your career.

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