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?

66% 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 (207) , Technical Designer (169) , Interior Designer (118) , Architectural Designer (85) , Intern (85) , Project Architect (70) , Project Manager (62) , Design Manager (59) , Job Captain (57) , Strategist (31) , Studio Coordinator (31) , Senior Associate (30) , Senior Designer (28) , Internship (25)

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 303 reviews)); "Great culture and plenty of opportunity to work on large projects" ((in 224 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 140 reviews)); "Great opportunities to work with all the top firms in the world and all sizes of client projects." ((in 74 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 75 reviews)); "This really hurts at a senior level as base salaries are low (for non principals)." ((in 73 reviews)); "Long hours and fast paced" ((in 71 reviews)); "The pay is low and it is said that the bonus makes up for the low compensation." ((in 59 reviews)); "Poor Management Accountability: My direct manager exhibited the worst professional behavior I’ve encountered." ((in 59 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

66% would recommend to a friend

(2,472 total reviews)

Elizabeth Brink, Jordan Goldstein, Andy Cohen, and Diane Hoskins

80% approve of CEO

56% 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 2,472 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

Dec 28, 2025

Good place slow growth

Design manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Full of opportunities and entrepreneurial spirit encouraged

Cons

Corporate politics is deadly here

2.0

Dec 25, 2025

Churn and Burn

Brand designer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great office & amenities Location? Solid Coworkers (some really amazing, kind, creative people).

Cons

Horrible leadership Bad workflow / creative concepting Very little collaboration within own team TONS OF MEETINGS

Gensler Response

4mo

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 and will share your comments with the firm’s leadership.

5.0

Dec 21, 2025

Stimulating work environment

Regional design technology lead

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Good variety of work - Interesting projects - Highly skilled colleagues - Not micro managed

Cons

- High expectations leads to excess pressure - A lot of people in management roles that can overwhelm you with different feedback - A lot of meetings

Gensler Response

4mo

Thanks so much for the feedback. We love to hear from our people. You and your colleagues are the foundation of our success. We are delighted to see your 5-star rating!

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