Does Thoughtworks pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Thoughtworks employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.6 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Thoughtworks. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Thoughtworks?

79% of Thoughtworks employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Thoughtworks 4.2 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.2 for culture and values and 3.9 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Thoughtworks?

Senior Consultant (606) , Applications Developer (364) , Consultant (283) , Lead Consultant (260) , Software Developer (193) , Software Engineer (160) , Business Analyst (146) , Senior Software Engineer (141) , Consultant Developer (132) , Quality Analyst (87) , Principal Consultant (83) , Project Manager (79) , Application Developer (68) , Senior Business Analyst (61) , Senior Software Developer (56)

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

"The culture here is so great that you'll simply get attached to it because of that." ((in 800 reviews)); "I have met a few great people here that I would want to continue a friendship with outside of work." ((in 621 reviews)); "Pure agile company and work life balance is good." ((in 396 reviews)); "Fun and good work culture." ((in 236 reviews)); "Good benefits &flexibility Diversity is there and lot of activities are there for employees development" ((in 123 reviews))

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

"Low salaries for Brazilian employees and not so much interesting projects... Hard to change to work on green field projects." ((in 258 reviews)); "Pay is low and internal ways of promotion are very biased depending on the leadership you are under" ((in 101 reviews)); "recent trend of frequent layoffs" ((in 95 reviews)); "No leadership on the ground." ((in 71 reviews)); "2. Leadership team is disastrous." ((in 18 reviews))

What are employees saying about Thoughtworks layoffs in 2026?

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

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4.0

79% would recommend to a friend

(4,689 total reviews)

Mike Sutcliff

75% approve of CEO

55% positive business outlook

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Thoughtworks has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 4,689 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Thoughtworks 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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5K reviews

5.0

Jul 5, 2024

Solid Company

Consultant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The people were great to work with

Cons

Getting laid off by HR that gave no cohesive reason and having no time to say goodbye to fellow coworkers.

3.0

May 15, 2024

Tough past few years; reorganization

Ba

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

Solid colleagues, opportunity to work with talented, passionate people. Opportunity to learn a lot about software delivery

Cons

Dismal comp, lower than average for the industry, firm hasn't found its footing since going public, hopefully a reorg and leadership changes can course correct in this difficult environment.

4.0

Feb 23, 2024

Was amazing, but now kind of so so

Lead consultant - developer

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

Incredible Work Culture: The company boasts an incredible work culture that fosters a positive experience for employees. Fantastic Colleagues: The camaraderie among colleagues contributes to an unparalleled work environment. Employee-Centric Organization: The level of trust extended to employees sets a benchmark, highlighting the organization's commitment to its workforce. Respect and Recognition: The global marketing team consistently treats employees with the utmost respect and values their contributions highly. Work-Life Balance: The commitment to maintaining work-life balance enhances the overall quality of life for employees. But also depends on project to project.

Cons

Issues with Rapid Expansion: The rapid expansion post-public listing and subsequent layoffs have led to a sense of the company losing its direction. Quality of Hires: Mediocre hires, particularly at slightly senior levels, are diminishing the company's familial atmosphere. Limited Career Opportunities: Opportunities for internal growth seem to favor employees in global north regions, potentially neglecting talent from other regions.

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