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?

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) , 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 229 reviews)); "Good benefits but not that vastly different than other firms." ((in 140 reviews)); "Great opportunities to work with all the top firms in the world and all sizes of client projects." ((in 83 reviews)); "The people at the office are great and ensure you are properly integrated and supported." ((in 65 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 72 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 57 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

64% would recommend to a friend

(2,479 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 2,479 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

Apr 24, 2018

Studio Director

Studio director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great opportunities for career growth and Great culture for professional development. This is real but unique career family for all talented people.

Cons

Busy in collaboration as teamwork is encouraged.

Gensler Response

8y

Wow! Thanks for the terrific feedback! We are flattered by your positive appraisal of our entrepreneurial culture, which stresses the importance of career growth and professional development, and your mention of all the talented people who make up the Gensler family. We also appreciate your advice about making an effort to better understand the local culture in our Asian offices. We will forward your comments to senior management. Thanks again for the feedback and for all the work you do on behalf of our firm and our clients.

5.0

Apr 17, 2018

Great Culture

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

entrepreneurial environment allows for self-motivated individuals to build a successful career

Cons

challenging work hours at times

Gensler Response

8y

Wow! Thanks for the terrific feedback. We appreciate your mention of our entrepreneurial culture, which has been a cornerstone of our practice for over 50 years. Moving forward, we will continue to help every person at our firm design a unique and fulfilling career path and achieve a suitable work-life balance. Thanks again for the feedback and for the work you do on behalf of our firm and our clients.

5.0

Apr 17, 2018

Oversight

Managing principal

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Creativity, camaraderie, talent, global exposure

Cons

No real major flaws at this time.

Gensler Response

7y

Thanks for the phenomenal feedback! We love to hear from our people!

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