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.

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).

Reviews by job title

2K reviews

3.0

Jan 20, 2024

Working at Gensler

Technical designer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Many resources within a large firm and many opportunities

Cons

Learning and improvement are a last priority. Whereas deadlines are the first priority.

Gensler Response

2y

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

5.0

Jan 18, 2024

Best Places to Work

Executive communications director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great people, inclusive community, focus on creating a better world, commitment to climate action, highly networked, globally integrated, purpose driven.

Cons

Being a global industry leader presents challenges e.g. stepping boldly into technology advances like AI while protecting our information, our clients, and our people.

Gensler Response

2y

Thanks for providing feedback on your experience at Gensler. We value our people and love to hear their perspectives. We appreciate the transparency in your comments and are thrilled to see your 5-star rating!

3.0

Jan 16, 2024

Good projects , return to office

Sustainability specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great team, work culture, growth opportunities & project work

Cons

Return to office mandatory 4 days Low salaries

Gensler Response

2y

Thank you for sharing your Gensler experience with us. We appreciate your candidness and consider all comments provided in your review. You and your colleagues are the foundation to our success!

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