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?

64% 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) , Senior Associate (31) , Strategist (31) , Studio Coordinator (31) , Senior Designer (28) , Internship (26)

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 295 reviews)); "Great culture and plenty of opportunity to work on large projects" ((in 215 reviews)); "Good benefits but not that vastly different than other firms." ((in 139 reviews)); "Great opportunities to be impactful" ((in 76 reviews)); "The people at the office are great and ensure you are properly integrated and supported." ((in 72 reviews))

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

"Can be pigeonholed and no work life balance" ((in 76 reviews)); "Long hours and fast paced" ((in 73 reviews)); "This really hurts at a senior level as base salaries are low (for non principals)." ((in 66 reviews)); "Poor Management Accountability: My direct manager exhibited the worst professional behavior I’ve encountered." ((in 60 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.

Gensler reviews

3.6

64% would recommend to a friend

(2,479 total reviews)

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

79% approve of CEO

57% positive business outlook

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Gensler has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 2,479 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).

Reviews by job title

2K reviews

3.0

Apr 15, 2018

Gensler lacks work + life balance

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

You get to be around other creative people. We have a beautiful office.

Cons

You must go well above your job description to be recognized or promoted. It's a culture that does not reward work+life balance unfortunately.

Gensler Response

8y

Thanks for providing feedback on your experience at Gensler. We appreciate your candor and your positive appraisal of our people, who are our firm’s greatest asset. We’re sorry to hear that you are struggling to find a suitable work-life balance. Our firm recently refreshed its PTO policy to reflect marketplace norms and ensure our people have sufficient time to recharge their batteries. Gensler remains committed to providing an entrepreneurial environment in which every person has the opportunity to design a unique and fulfilling career path, and we will continue to do everything we can to help our people thrive in every aspect of their lives, from professional endeavors to everyday pursuits. If you have additional concerns, please don’t hesitate to schedule a conversation with your local HR rep. All conversations with HR are strictly confidential. Thanks again for the feedback and for the work you do on behalf of our firm and our clients.

1.0

Sep 1, 2017

growth is extremely difficult/political

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

the company has a big name in the industry

Cons

pressured for free overtime and heavy office politics, lots of playing favorites

Gensler Response

8y

Thanks for the feedback. We wish your experience at Gensler had been more positive and promise to continue doing everything in our power to help our colleagues find success and happiness in their work. We wish you the best of luck in all future endeavors.

3.0

Jun 24, 2017

Coordinator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Nice office Always a lot of social activities (wine and cheese, etc) Immersed in cool design world Lots of learning opportunities (lunch and learn, daily vendor visits) Good about allowing you to grow Entrepreneurial culture Good location in DTLA - in the heart of Financial district and close to a lot of restaurants and nice bars

Cons

Extremely political Can't trust anyone - so many back stabbers A lot of drama and people talking crap about each other. Many are just plain mean. Incompetent staff No sick days - they are lumped in with your vacation days No matching 401K

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