Does Gensler pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Gensler employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.6 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Gensler. This rating has decreased by 3% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Gensler?

65% of Gensler employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Gensler 3.2 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.5 for culture and values and 3.5 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Gensler?

Designer (265) , Architect (210) , Technical Designer (169) , Interior Designer (118) , Architectural Designer (85) , Intern (85) , Project Architect (70) , Project Manager (62) , Design Manager (59) , Job Captain (57) , Strategist (31) , Studio Coordinator (31) , Senior Associate (30) , Senior Designer (28) , Internship (25)

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

"Great people at the top of their game collaborating to use design to make an impact!" ((in 297 reviews)); "Great culture and plenty of opportunity to work on large projects" ((in 227 reviews)); "Good benefits but not that vastly different than other firms." ((in 146 reviews)); "Lots of opportunity and great people to work with." ((in 72 reviews)); "The office is beautiful and once you say you worked at Gensler you can do anywhere." ((in 59 reviews))

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

"Long hours and fast paced" ((in 75 reviews)); "This really hurts at a senior level as base salaries are low (for non principals)." ((in 71 reviews)); "Can be pigeonholed and no work life balance" ((in 70 reviews)); "Poor Management Accountability: My direct manager exhibited the worst professional behavior I’ve encountered." ((in 55 reviews)); "poor leadership" ((in 54 reviews))

What are employees saying about Gensler layoffs in 2026?

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

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3.7

65% would recommend to a friend

(2,477 total reviews)

Elizabeth Brink, Jordan Goldstein, Andy Cohen, and Diane Hoskins

80% approve of CEO

57% positive business outlook

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3.8

Diversity & inclusion

3.6

Compensation and benefits

3.5

Culture & values

3.5

Career opportunities

3.2

Work/Life balance

3.1

Senior management

Gensler has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 2,477 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Gensler employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Servicios de construcción, reparación y mantenimiento industry (3.7 stars).

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2K reviews

4.0

Sep 24, 2024

Harsh Yet Exciting

Interior designer i

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CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Buzzy, energetic office environment. Great resources and access to design industry opportunities. Extremely organized, well oiled machine.

Cons

Intense working environment, leadership can be very harsh and hours long.

Gensler Response

Thanks so much for the feedback. We love to hear from our alumni and wish you all the best in your current and future endeavors.

3.0

Sep 23, 2024

Innovative design but slow and rigid operations.

Cyber security engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Gensler is one of the premium Architectural design firms in the world and they drive changes in the industry.

Cons

The operational supporting teams are not as supported. It is difficult to move operational projects forward.

Gensler Response

Thanks for providing feedback on your experience at Gensler. We appreciate our alumni and value their perspectives.

5.0

Sep 22, 2024

Great company with great culture.

Architectural designer

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

Friendly colleagues and leaders who are willing to spend time to develop the talent pool.

Cons

No issues at the moment.

Gensler Response

Thanks so much for the feedback. We love to hear from our people. You and your colleagues are the foundation of our success. We are delighted to see your 5-star rating and to hear about your positive experience thus far!

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