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 300 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 146 reviews)); "Great opportunities to work with all the top firms in the world and all sizes of client projects." ((in 75 reviews)); "The people at the office are great and ensure you are properly integrated and supported." ((in 63 reviews))

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

"Long hours and fast paced" ((in 76 reviews)); "Can be pigeonholed and no work life balance" ((in 73 reviews)); "This really hurts at a senior level as base salaries are low (for non principals)." ((in 69 reviews)); "Poor Management Accountability: My direct manager exhibited the worst professional behavior I’ve encountered." ((in 58 reviews)); "Poor leadership" ((in 55 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).

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2K reviews

4.0

Jun 5, 2018

Gensler is a great place to learn and have diverse opportunities.

Project architect

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The Gensler “kool aid” is in large the great people that work there. There are perks like coffee, snack, learning resources, lots of lunch and learns, great tech tools, but the main reason to stay there through the years is the community of people that welcome you and mentor you.

Cons

The promotions process is very much like a popularity contest given the global size of the firm, it’s not uniquely based on offices and that makes it hard for introverts to be recognized for their hard work accurately. While there are lots of educational tools and opportunities within the firm it it hard to understand how to best approach the professional growth.

Gensler Response

7y

Thanks for the feedback! We want every person at our firm to make their voice heard.

3.0

May 21, 2018

Leadership

Technical

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great place for networking, you get to work on a lot of cool projects. If you are fresh out of college, Gensler is the place to be.

Cons

Leadership. People with tenure make it hard for change.

Gensler Response

8y

Thanks for taking a moment to share feedback on your experience at Gensler. We appreciate your candor and will take your comments to heart. Thanks again for the feedback and for everything you do for our firm and our clients.

5.0

May 11, 2018

Best place I have worked

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I decided to write this today because I found myself talking to my spouse yesterday about the projects we do at Gensler, and realized how engaged with the company's purpose and design thinking I am. The breadth and impact of the work we do is one-of-a-kind, in a way that you could never get at any other firm. The company culture is also outstanding, based on a set of guiding principles which have stood the test of time even as the company has grown into a larger company than the original founders could have anticipated. I feel lucky to be here and to be able to think and solve problems for a living while working alongside talented and passionate people.

Cons

No place is for everyone, and certainly we have some work-life balance issues to resolve. At times people get burned out. If I could change one thing it would be the PTO policy - when you have young children, it all goes to sick days and therefore no vacation time. It feels like you're penalized for illness.

Gensler Response

8y

Wow! Thanks for the terrific feedback! We are truly humbled by your kind words. We also appreciate your candor and will give your comments about PTO due consideration. Thanks again for the feedback and for all the work you do on behalf of our firm and our clients.

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