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 295 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 139 reviews)); "Great opportunities to be impactful" ((in 76 reviews)); "The people at the office are great and ensure you are properly integrated and supported." ((in 72 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 73 reviews)); "This really hurts at a senior level as base salaries are low (for non principals)." ((in 66 reviews)); "Poor Management Accountability: My direct manager exhibited the worst professional behavior I’ve encountered." ((in 60 reviews)); "Poor leadership" ((in 54 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.

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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

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 2,479 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

5.0

Feb 9, 2024

Gensler Designer

Designer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great benefits and Retirement Package. Fantastic opportunities

Cons

A very large firm. Can feel impersonal.

Gensler Response

Thank you for sharing your Gensler experience in such a public forum. We are delighted to see your 5-star rating!

5.0

Feb 5, 2024

Great Firm

Architect

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great firm to find what practice area you are interested to work in.

Cons

Work load is very heavy.

Gensler Response

Thank you for sharing your Gensler experience on a public forum. You and your colleagues are the key to our success and we appreciate your positive attitude. Additionally, we are thrilled to see your 5-star rating!

4.0

Feb 3, 2024

Creative and challenging

Design strategist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Creative & entrepreneurial environment, great talent, exciting projects.

Cons

Very high pace, training not covered (just a few hours the first week), lots of personal time to ’go the extra mile’ and be considered for promotions. Hard to keep a good work-life balance when you have a family.

Gensler Response

Thank you for sharing your Gensler work experience on Glassdoor. We appreciate your frankness and will share your comments with your leadership team.

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