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 (208) , 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 299 reviews)); "Great culture and plenty of opportunity to work on large projects" ((in 226 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 136 reviews)); "Lots of opportunity and great people to work with." ((in 76 reviews)); "The people at the office are great and ensure you are properly integrated and supported." ((in 67 reviews))

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

"Can be pigeonholed and no work life balance" ((in 73 reviews)); "Long hours and fast paced" ((in 69 reviews)); "This really hurts at a senior level as base salaries are low (for non principals)." ((in 65 reviews)); "Poor Management Accountability: My direct manager exhibited the worst professional behavior I’ve encountered." ((in 59 reviews)); "The pay is low and it is said that the bonus makes up for the low compensation." ((in 57 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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Reviews by job title

2K reviews

1.0

Aug 25, 2025

I would not recommend.

Designer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Some good colleagues, midtown office location

Cons

Dishonest, bullying, high school-like culture; lack of transparency from leadership; highly political environment that overshadows actual work quality; mediocre design standards.

Gensler Response

8mo

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 unfortunately you have not identified which office you are working in so we are unable to share your comments with senior leadership.

1.0

Aug 22, 2025

Not worth it

Analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Nice office, nice people to work with

Cons

Below average market rates for salary, politics around WFH / RTO

Gensler Response

8mo

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. We believe strongly in the impact of our in-office culture and truly hope you find a fit that better aligns with what you're seeking.

5.0

Aug 22, 2025

Design Technology Specialist – New York, NY

Design technology specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Truly collaborative culture, colleagues are approachable, supportive, and invested in your success. Exposure to world-class projects, from towers to interiors, with opportunities to contribute meaningfully early on. Strong emphasis on professional development: mentorship, training, design technology resources, and leadership pathways. Flexibility to pursue passions outside of project work (teaching, competitions, research, community involvement). Global network and reputation open doors across markets and disciplines. Genuinely feels like a firm that invests in people and celebrates individual growth.

Cons

Fast-paced environment; project timelines can be intense (though this comes with the territory of working on landmark projects).

Gensler Response

8mo

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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