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 4% 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) , 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 305 reviews)); "Great culture and plenty of opportunity to work on large projects" ((in 219 reviews)); "Good benefits but not that vastly different than other firms." ((in 141 reviews)); "Great opportunities to work with all the top firms in the world and all sizes of client projects." ((in 77 reviews)); "The people at the office are great and ensure you are properly integrated and supported." ((in 66 reviews))

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

"Can be pigeonholed and no work life balance" ((in 72 reviews)); "This really hurts at a senior level as base salaries are low (for non principals)." ((in 72 reviews)); "Long hours and fast paced" ((in 66 reviews)); "Poor Management Accountability: My direct manager exhibited the worst professional behavior I’ve encountered." ((in 57 reviews)); "Poor leadership" ((in 56 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

(2,477 total reviews)

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

80% approve of CEO

57% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

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 3.6 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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Reviews by job title

2K reviews

4.0

Aug 23, 2024

Comfortable and supportive place to work

Interior designer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good work life balance. Some great projects. Very supportive as a mother and with maternity leave

Cons

Some long days. Culture is just ok. Some Leadership feel very disconnected

Gensler Response

1y

Thanks for providing feedback on your experience at Gensler. We value our people and love to hear their perspectives.

1.0

Aug 21, 2024

Avoid

Senior technical designer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good work good for portfolio nice and knowledgeable people.

Cons

No loyalty, no care for work life balance. Company cannot keep up with new work style ( remote working) CEO does does not carre for employees, prefer giving speeches on to improve environment which They don’t fallow unless client approval. Company and management prefer giving bonuses instead of keeping their employees or maintaining loyal employees.

Gensler Response

1y

Thanks for taking the time to share feedback on your experience at Gensler. We appreciate your candor and consider all the feedback we receive. Encouraging our people to ask questions and share their perspectives is fundamental to our firm’s culture. We appreciate your feedback.

5.0

Aug 20, 2024

Great Design Job

Technical designer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Working at gensler for the last 5 years has given me great opportunities to start on a project from the beginning all the way to the end of construction.

Cons

Lots of cooks in the kitchen

Gensler Response

1y

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 thrilled and delighted to see your 5-star rating!

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