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 (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 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

5.0

Jul 24, 2024

I love it!

Architect

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

There are so many pros, ranging from a positive and healthy work environment to supportive and approachable managers who are always willing to help. Colleagues are amazing! This place made me enjoy working in the office.

Cons

It might sound cliche, but I cannot find any cons.

Gensler Response

1y

Thanks for providing feedback on your experience at Gensler. We value our people and love to hear their perspectives. Your words are refreshing to read and very much appreciated. We love seeing your 5-star rating!

4.0

Jul 23, 2024

Great Company, Unethical Leadership & Management, Low Pay

Designer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Exposure to amazing projects, one of a kind, very few in our field will have the opportunity to collaborate in such incredibly, and sometimes, otherworldly, projects Exposure to outstanding knowledge from colleagues, highly skillef, there is always something to learn from colleagues Great company environment, team building, office activities Company in Costa Rica pays for licenses and certification, when obtained Access to premium courses on Linkedin Bootcamp activities for selected members Great company benefits, health insurance, mental health assistance, massage therapists

Cons

Not all projects have good leadership and management. As a firm in Latam, with lower hourly fees, sometimes we are subject to disrespect from superiors across our US locations Work load is frequently unsustainable and irrational. In order to get the project deal, the proposal goes with a low fee for the client, causing staff to bill 40 hours but work realistically 60, weekly. Raises are not frequent, and when they come, it's very low, like 1% a year Usually they promise something and change their mind if it's not convenient anymore, roles and pay, which is highly unethical and shows lack of care for the employee. At the end, all you are is a number and if your number doesn't work for them and with their numbers, they won't think twice to benefit themselves.

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 and will share your comments with the firm’s leadership.

5.0

Jul 22, 2024

Culture

Technical designer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The work culture is what you make it.

Cons

You may have too much fun.

Gensler Response

1y

Thanks for providing feedback on your experience at Gensler. We value our people and love to hear their perspectives. We are delighted to see your 5-star rating! And thanks for the chuckle in your "Con" comment. Very refreshing!

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