Does Semrush pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Semrush employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.2 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Semrush. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Semrush?

77% of Semrush employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Semrush 4.2 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.1 for culture and values and 3.9 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Semrush?

Account Executive (62) , Sales (19) , Sales Executive (17) , Frontend Developer (13) , Project Manager (13) , Account Manager (11) , Backend Developer (11) , Marketing (10) , Product Owner (9) , Senior Account Executive (9) , Senior Software Engineer (9) , Customer Service Representative (8) , Customer Success Manager (8) , Data Scientist (8) , Customer Success Specialist (7)

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

"Great people among those who were hired while company was really growing" ((in 54 reviews)); "Great benefits (even if the list of it is fading away over the years)" ((in 52 reviews)); "+ Good salary" ((in 36 reviews)); "Great colleagues and Semrush as a tool is nice." ((in 35 reviews)); "Great Company and Team." ((in 34 reviews))

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

"Marketing senior leadership is some of the worst you will ever encounter." ((in 23 reviews)); "Communication is basically zero under new leadership." ((in 17 reviews)); "Make decisions behind closed doors on who stays and who goes without looping in a direct manager." ((in 16 reviews)); "The pay is low for the amount of work that's expected" ((in 14 reviews)); "Constant layoffs with most of the global sales team being let go." ((in 11 reviews))

What are employees saying about Semrush layoffs in 2026?

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

Semrush reviews

4.0

77% would recommend to a friend

(596 total reviews)

Bill Wagner

83% approve of CEO

64% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.2

Diversity & inclusion

4.2

Work/Life balance

4.2

Compensation and benefits

4.1

Culture & values

3.9

Senior management

3.9

Career opportunities

Semrush has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 596 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Semrush employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Informationstechnologie industry (3.9 stars).

Ratings by demographic groups

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Reviews by job title

596 reviews

1.0

Mar 3, 2026

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Customer success manager (csm)

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good midmanagement Great health benefits

Cons

pay was not consistent upper management had unrealistic unexpectations

Semrush Response

4mo

Dear Sender, Sorry to hear that your expectations didn’t match the reality. We wish you a lot of success in your new place! Yours, the Semrush Team

5.0

Feb 25, 2026

Strong Team, Smooth Hiring Process, and Flexible Work Environment

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Smooth and well-organized hiring process (4 interviews, clear communication) - Excellent product onboarding with a detailed overview of the Semrush suite - Incredible office facilities: great coffee, snacks, and daily brunch - Friendly, helpful, and supportive colleagues - Highly professional team with strong technical expertise - Flexible hybrid model with remote-friendly culture

Cons

- Harder to build close relationships in a hybrid environment

Semrush Response

4mo

Dear Colleague, We’re happy to see that you’re enjoying your first months at the company. Let’s rock it together! Yours, the Semrush Team

4.0

Feb 4, 2026

Interesting growth opportunities and work-life balance

People team

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Fast-paced organization that enables career development. Working conditions and benefits above the market, specially those related with work-life balance

Cons

It can sometimes feel competitive between internal teams

Semrush Response

4mo

Dear Sender, We appreciate your feedback. Wishing you the best of luck in your future career endeavors! Yours, the Semrush Team

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