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?

65% 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 (211) , 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 297 reviews)); "Great culture and plenty of opportunity to work on large projects" ((in 223 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 141 reviews)); "Great opportunities to work with all the top firms in the world and all sizes of client projects." ((in 75 reviews)); "The office is beautiful and once you say you worked at Gensler you can do anywhere." ((in 68 reviews))

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

"Can be pigeonholed and no work life balance" ((in 76 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 63 reviews)); "Poor Management Accountability: My direct manager exhibited the worst professional behavior I’ve encountered." ((in 61 reviews)); "poor leadership" ((in 53 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

65% would recommend to a friend

(2,480 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 2,480 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

Nov 7, 2022

Typical American clique company

Junior designer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The younger and junior members were lovely and happy to help

Cons

Very unprofessional management and senior team Often heard senior members talking very badly and gossiping about other team members and clients Junior members expected to do all the work whilst management spends most of the time on coffee breaks Very hostile environment, going into the office felt like going into an American high school film Very little holiday offered

Gensler Response

3y

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, but without your providing the location of the office and region in which you worked, it's difficult for us to share your feedback with the leaders who have impacted your Gensler experience.

2.0

Oct 19, 2022

Good place to "come" from.

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Talented staff and good project opportunities.

Cons

Upper management keeps their distance. They do not associate with anyone. Promotions go to the "showy". Doing a good/great job is not enough. If they don't like you for whatever reason, they find a way to get rid of you in a very passive/ aggressive manner.

Gensler Response

3y

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

4.0

Aug 24, 2022

Marketing, SF Bay Area

Marketing

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good company culture. Flexible with hybrid / remote work. Interesting, and at times, game-changing projects. If performance is strong they do reward you with increased compensation, bonuses, career growth opportunities. Fast-paced, sometimes challenging work environment with opportunities to work with new people from different offices. Tight knit teams with strong sense of trust, open communication, and reliability.

Cons

Unpredictable industry with ups and downs parallel to current economic conditions. In good times expect to see bonuses, raises, new hiring. In tough times there may be layoffs, reduced pay, shorter hours. Some offices are a bit too COVID-cautious, and I wish they would eliminate the mask mandates, health check-ins, and tracking - all of which feels incongruent with the rest of society at large, and makes coming into the office at times a hassle for employees and clients alike.

Gensler Response

3y

Thanks so much for the feedback. We love to hear from our people. You and your colleagues are the foundation of our success.

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