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?

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) , Strategist (31) , Studio Coordinator (31) , Senior Associate (30) , 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 296 reviews)); "Great culture and plenty of opportunity to work on large projects" ((in 230 reviews)); "Good benefits but not that vastly different than other firms." ((in 143 reviews)); "Lots of opportunity and great people to work with." ((in 75 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?

"Long hours and fast paced" ((in 74 reviews)); "Can be pigeonholed and no work life balance" ((in 73 reviews)); "This really hurts at a senior level as base salaries are low (for non principals)." ((in 68 reviews)); "The pay is low and it is said that the bonus makes up for the low compensation." ((in 60 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.

Gensler reviews

3.6

64% 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 3.6 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

Jun 23, 2024

Management Overhaul Needed: Address Micromanagement, Favoritism, and Work-Life Balance Issues

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Comprehensive Benefits Package: Employees receive a competitive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. Professional Development: The company provides access to various training programs and workshops to enhance skills and professional growth.

Cons

Micromanagement: There is a pervasive culture of micromanagement, which can stifle creativity and autonomy. Lack of Work-Life Balance: The company does not prioritize work-life balance, often leading to long hours and high stress. Favoritism: There are clear instances of favoritism, creating an inequitable and demotivating work environment. Employee Well-being: Despite claims of prioritizing people, the firm’s practices do not reflect a genuine concern for employee well-being. Disregard for Employee Relationships: The company does not invest in getting to know its employees, leading to a lack of understanding and support for individual needs and circumstances. Disability Discrimination: The firm has shown patterns of discrimination against employees with disabilities, failing to provide necessary accommodations and support. Incompetent HR Department: The HR department is often perceived as ineffective, failing to address employee concerns and lacking the necessary skills to manage and support the workforce effectively.

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 typically would share your comments with your region and office's leadership team; however, since you have not identified your work location we are unable to do so. We wish you all the best in your future endeavors and sincerely hope you find a positive working experience wherever your career takes you next.

1.0

Apr 8, 2024

Terrible Leadership but great work

Associate architect

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

the projects are really inspiring and ambitious. I loved the work and most of the teams I worked with

Cons

the office leaders are highly political and don't seem to know what they are doing. I felt the managing directors would never really take charge and lead, but seemed to be there pointing the finger when things went wrong. the promotions process seemed highly political but I wasn't too involved in it. overall the culture is not the best and its hard to see it getting better.

Gensler Response

2y

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

Feb 24, 2024

Toxic “Leadership” at LA Sports Studio

Project architect

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Bonuses and that’s about it.

Cons

Speaking only about the LA Sports Studio here. Upper Management is toxic, negative, finger pointing with only a few favorites and in general a tense and sad place to work. Mainly comes from just 1 or 2 of the leaders (if you can call them that). Most folks seem to want to leave. It’s likely the bonuses but they should know that the grass is greener on the other side.

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