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?

65% 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) , 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 300 reviews)); "Great culture and plenty of opportunity to work on large projects" ((in 223 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 137 reviews)); "The people at the office are great and ensure you are properly integrated and supported." ((in 70 reviews)); "Great colleagues with passion and drive" ((in 57 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)); "Long hours and fast paced" ((in 71 reviews)); "This really hurts at a senior level as base salaries are low (for non principals)." ((in 68 reviews)); "Poor Management Accountability: My direct manager exhibited the worst professional behavior I’ve encountered." ((in 62 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

3.7

65% would recommend to a friend

(2,477 total reviews)

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

80% 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 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 2,477 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

1.0

Nov 3, 2024

The worst possible experince

Architect

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Office location and design, projects

Cons

Crazy hours, leaving no time to live, constant pressure, inefficiency, constant experiments on stuff, comparatively low pay for such an intense work. I have no respect for people who work at Gensler, as they allow this horrible system to treat them as machines.

Gensler Response

1y

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.

1.0

Oct 31, 2024

Self-advocacy to the max

Studio director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Some caring and brilliant colleagues.

Cons

Uninspiring leadership, people are out for themselves, bottom line is all that matters.

Gensler Response

1y

Thanks for taking the time to share feedback on your experience at Gensler. We appreciate your candor and consider all the feedback we receive and will share your comments with leadership .

1.0

Aug 21, 2024

Avoid

Senior technical designer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good work good for portfolio nice and knowledgeable people.

Cons

No loyalty, no care for work life balance. Company cannot keep up with new work style ( remote working) CEO does does not carre for employees, prefer giving speeches on to improve environment which They don’t fallow unless client approval. Company and management prefer giving bonuses instead of keeping their employees or maintaining loyal employees.

Gensler Response

1y

Thanks for taking the time to share feedback on your experience at Gensler. We appreciate your candor and consider all the feedback we receive. Encouraging our people to ask questions and share their perspectives is fundamental to our firm’s culture. We appreciate your feedback.

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