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) , 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 298 reviews)); "Great culture and plenty of opportunity to work on large projects" ((in 227 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 146 reviews)); "Great opportunities to work with all the top firms in the world and all sizes of client projects." ((in 71 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?

"Can be pigeonholed and no work life balance" ((in 75 reviews)); "Long hours and fast paced" ((in 74 reviews)); "This really hurts at a senior level as base salaries are low (for non principals)." ((in 67 reviews)); "Poor Management Accountability: My direct manager exhibited the worst professional behavior I’ve encountered." ((in 61 reviews)); "The pay is low and it is said that the bonus makes up for the low compensation." ((in 58 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

2.0

Mar 12, 2024

Toxic and full of “mean girls”

Senior designer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Salary was pretty fair based on my experience

Cons

This place is toxic. There are lots of forced smiles and just a very icy office environment. The “culture” is fake and forced. There are some talented people there but mostly it’s 95% ego and 5% talent. This place has the best “dog and pony show” parading around as a top design firm when behind the curtain it’s just a cold hard and heartless corporation. I’m surprised people still would want to work here after seeing all the negative reviews posted online. You can do better.

Gensler Response

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Thanks for the feedback. We treat workplace concerns seriously and address them in accordance with our internal policies and procedures. We have multiple channels for reporting issues and we train and encourage our team members to use them. Encouraging everyone to ask questions and provide honest feedback is critical to supporting our culture and our values of integrity, trust and mutual respect. We appreciate your feedback. Unfortunately, since you have not identified the specific office you worked in, we cannot forward your review to regional and office leadership.

5.0

Mar 11, 2024

Collaborative Environment

Designer

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

Gensler Chicago is a highly collaborative environment, and a dynamic office in many ways - e.g. nothing comes out of a template, there is always something new to explore. People who are hybrids in their profession - that's the place to go. Helping each other is the DNA of Gesler, and there are talented people to learn from.

Cons

- It is a political firm. If you do not fit into the formula G has created for a successfull career, it is hard to be seen and to get promoted. Introverts have a stoney career path - a lot is dependant who you know. - Gensler is cheap when it comes to support beyond the office walls, e.g. if you visit a tradeshow, you would not get compensation, whether it is for a ticket or for some workhours, even if it would contribute for the better at work.

5.0

Mar 11, 2024

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Sustainability specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Very modern office, friendly employees, good place to grow as an architect.

Cons

It is mandatory to be in office at least 3-4 days

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