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?

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 (211) , Technical Designer (169) , Interior Designer (118) , Architectural Designer (85) , Intern (85) , Project Architect (70) , Project Manager (62) , Design Manager (59) , Job Captain (57) , Senior Associate (31) , Strategist (31) , Studio Coordinator (31) , 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 297 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 141 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 68 reviews))

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

"Can be pigeonholed and no work life balance" ((in 76 reviews)); "Long hours and fast paced" ((in 74 reviews)); "This really hurts at a senior level as base salaries are low (for non principals)." ((in 63 reviews)); "Poor Management Accountability: My direct manager exhibited the worst professional behavior I’ve encountered." ((in 61 reviews)); "poor leadership" ((in 53 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

65% would recommend to a friend

(2,480 total reviews)

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

79% approve of CEO

57% positive business outlook

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Gensler has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 2,480 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

5.0

Sep 23, 2016

Associate

Project manager

Recommend

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Pros

Exciting client and projects makes the work challenging but very fulfilling. The collaborative nature of the firm that allows the breadth of experience to facilitate great design. Simpler; the people that can help are always there to help and make the projects better, and the process not only provides experience but mentoring to staff and a further betterment to the firm culture.

Cons

It is a big firm. If you are not passionate and ready for the challenges it may not be a good fit.

5.0

Sep 23, 2016

Honestly the best place I've ever worked.

Anonymous employee

Recommend

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Pros

The culture at Gensler is accomdating for all ages. There are millenials and there are baby boomers, but everyone always has fun together. The environment inspires creativity and growth. Every office is unique, but we are one-firm-firm.

Cons

Sometimes the flow of communication from the principals to the rest of the firm is not gone about in the best way possible.

5.0

Sep 22, 2016

Creativity & Collaboration

Anonymous employee

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Pros

Gensler allows me to be a creative designer in a highly collaborative environment without the arrogance of big male egos in a typical architectural firm. There is a great work-life balance and attention to staff development. The organization is horizontal which can be an adjustment for people who are used to hierarchy but it affords everyone an opportunity to do their best design work.

Cons

I have no cons - who can say that about their employer?!

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