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 299 reviews)); "Great culture and plenty of opportunity to work on large projects" ((in 219 reviews)); "Good benefits but not that vastly different than other firms." ((in 142 reviews)); "Great opportunities to work with all the top firms in the world and all sizes of client projects." ((in 78 reviews)); "The people at the office are great and ensure you are properly integrated and supported." ((in 63 reviews))

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

"Long hours and fast paced" ((in 72 reviews)); "Can be pigeonholed and no work life balance" ((in 71 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 54 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).

Reviews by job title

2K reviews

5.0

Mar 4, 2018

Excellent organization

Technical architect

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

They follow proper rules and regulations

Cons

Good platform for creative people

Gensler Response

8y

Wow! Thanks for such terrific feedback! We appreciate your kind words and everything you do on behalf of our firm and our clients! Thanks again!

3.0

Feb 19, 2018

Better management needed in Asia Region

Designer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- The reputation of the firm brings a lot of projects - Top-notch clients - Incredible firmwide resources - Networking opportunity

Cons

- Insufficient compensation - Lack of management in small-sized branch offices - Upper management level is highly political

Gensler Response

8y

Thanks for taking a moment to share feedback on your experience at Gensler. We are sorry to hear that your time with the firm did not meet all your expectations, and we appreciate the candor in your comments. We give significant consideration to all feedback we receive, because we believe it is important to understand our people’s perspectives and opinions. With regards to your comments about compensation, please know that Gensler offers a salary and benefits package that is competitive with the market and includes twice-annual bonuses, profit-sharing, and an employee stock ownership plan. Thanks again for the feedback, and we wish you the best of luck in all future endeavors.

5.0

Feb 16, 2018

Great Company

Technical designer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The culture at Gensler is amazing! Everyone is at the top of their game and friendly. Work hard, play hard!

Cons

There does seem to be some favorism but I think that happens everywhere.

Gensler Response

8y

Wow! We are truly flattered by the wonderful things you said about our firm! Thanks for providing such marvelous feedback! And please know that Gensler has a long history of rewarding people solely based on performance. If you feel this practice is not being honored in any way, please reach out to us at gensler_ethics@gensler.com. All reports are kept confidential and retaliation is not tolerated. Thanks again for the feedback and for all the work you do on behalf of our firm and our clients.

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