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?

67% 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 (207) , Technical Designer (168) , 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 303 reviews)); "Great culture and plenty of opportunity to work on large projects" ((in 217 reviews)); "We have great benefits and it is truly amazing when your hard work and the time you take to go the extra mile is acknowledged." ((in 147 reviews)); "Great opportunities to work with all the top firms in the world and all sizes of client projects." ((in 69 reviews)); "The people at the office are great and ensure you are properly integrated and supported." ((in 65 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)); "Long hours and fast paced" ((in 68 reviews)); "This really hurts at a senior level as base salaries are low (for non principals)." ((in 64 reviews)); "The pay is low and it is said that the bonus makes up for the low compensation." ((in 62 reviews)); "Poor Management Accountability: My direct manager exhibited the worst professional behavior I’ve encountered." ((in 62 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

3.7

67% would recommend to a friend

(2,471 total reviews)

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

80% approve of CEO

56% 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

3.2

Senior management

Gensler has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 2,471 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).

Ratings by demographic groups

Race / Ethnicity

Gender

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Reviews by job title

2K reviews

4.0

Mar 5, 2026

Keeping it real

Design staff

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good attention to Employee welfare. Advancement for the more visible team members.

Cons

Introverted but hard working staff do not have job security. Company culture can feel "cultish" in some contexts.

Gensler Response

2mo

We appreciate your feedback and will share your comments with leadership.

3.0

Mar 5, 2026

Excellent firm for design-driven professionals; mixed experience for technical specialists

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Access to large global clients and ambitious projects Strong design culture with talented colleagues Opportunities to experiment with workplace and experience innovation Brand recognition that helps early careers

Cons

Decision-making can be slow in large multidisciplinary teams Technical specialists may find authority uneven compared to design leadership Compensation growth can lag tech-sector benchmarks Internal coordination across offices can be complex

Gensler Response

2mo

Thanks for taking the time to share feedback on your experience at Gensler. We appreciate your candor and consider all the feedback we receive

1.0

Feb 26, 2026

Something really odd is going on here.

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Creative work and benefits packages

Cons

Leadership that have no clue what they are doing, performative surveys that lead to no real action, HIGH turn over, in office policy that is the complete opposite of what employees want, mean girl culture, CONFUSING Co-CEO model that is often times more confusing than helpful. I can make a whole list of cons but I want to point to something in particular: there have been tons of lay offs and these layoffs have effected MOSTLY people of color.

Gensler Response

2mo

We take feedback seriously and are committed to listening and learning. We know that experiences can vary, and we continue to focus on building a respectful, inclusive culture, acting on employee feedback, and making thoughtful decisions that support our people and the long‑term health of the firm. We appreciate those who share their perspectives and we invite you to have a conversation with an HR team member in your region/office. Unfortunately, since you have not identified your office location we are unable to share your post with the appropriate leadership.

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