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 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 135 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 59 reviews))

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

"Can be pigeonholed and no work life balance" ((in 78 reviews)); "Long hours and fast paced" ((in 71 reviews)); "This really hurts at a senior level as base salaries are low (for non principals)." ((in 64 reviews)); "Poor Management Accountability: My direct manager exhibited the worst professional behavior I’ve encountered." ((in 59 reviews)); "Poor leadership" ((in 55 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

66% would recommend to a friend

(2,474 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 2,474 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

4.0

Oct 1, 2025

Good growth in company

Designer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Many types of projects and exposure

Cons

Burn out especially for younger designers

Gensler Response

8mo

Thank you for sharing your Gensler experience. You and your colleagues are the foundation of our success.

4.0

Sep 29, 2025

Senior Designer

Senior designer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Big budget projects with blue sky thinking

Cons

Unprofessional clients, unacceptable project deadlines

Gensler Response

8mo

We appreciate you sharing your Gensler experience and wish you all the best in your future endeavors. Thank you.

5.0

Sep 29, 2025

Trust, Professionalism, and plenty of Opportunity

Architect

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Gensler provides a solid career bedrock for the ambitious individual looking to make their mark on higher profile projects nationwide. I greatly appreciate the high expectation everyone is held to, as it fosters an environment where everyone is willing to go to bat and give their all for their fellow coworker. Benefits package is second to none, compensation is the best in the region, and the opportunity to be an employee-owner is an underrated bonus to those looking to make a longer-term commitment. Project demands are high, but for a world class organization with a stellar reputation they should be. Gensler sources great talent and expects that talent to deliver, as they should. Co-workers are friendly and welcoming.

Cons

Drawing standards and expectations can vary from region to region, which is unexpected for a company that utilizes talent from numerous regions on each project. I expected that things like standard details and notation style would be consistent across the board, minimizing chances for error. There can be too much focus on DEI initiatives, but thankfully at the Dallas location this is somewhat de-emphasized. Work/life balance can be strained, although thankfully the pressures of the workplace do not tend to extend past the walls of the office.

Gensler Response

8mo

Thank you for sharing your Gensler experience. You and your colleagues are the foundation of our success. We will share your review with regional leadership. And we are thrilled to see your 5-star rating!

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