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 298 reviews)); "Great culture and plenty of opportunity to work on large projects" ((in 227 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 146 reviews)); "Great opportunities to work with all the top firms in the world and all sizes of client projects." ((in 71 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?

"Can be pigeonholed and no work life balance" ((in 75 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 67 reviews)); "Poor Management Accountability: My direct manager exhibited the worst professional behavior I’ve encountered." ((in 61 reviews)); "The pay is low and it is said that the bonus makes up for the low compensation." ((in 58 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

Sep 26, 2017

A Collaborative Firm Focused on Clients, People & Design

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

1. Believe in we are making a difference by the power of design - our work matters; 2. Helping clients; 3. Family oriented culture that focus on taking care of people and growth; 4. Collaborate with teams from different countries/offices and cultures on the same initiative.

Cons

We enjoyed working so much that we may bring them back home.

Gensler Response

8y

Thanks for sharing such kind words about Gensler. We love hearing from our colleagues throughout the world and appreciate all the contributions you and your fellow practitioners make to our continued success. Thanks again for sharing your perspective.

3.0

Sep 26, 2017

Part 2 Architectural Assistant

Part ii architectural assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I work in one of the smallest (and coolest) Gensler offices and so far loving it. Have been with the team for nearly two months, everyone is very welcoming, and have been teaching and mentoring me and did a great job at it as well. I was given a large level of responsibity pretty much straight off the bat which demonstrates Gensler’s investestment in young staff - and this is the main reason why I feel like I have learned so much in just 2 short months. They always go above and beyond to teach, show and answer any questions. The atmosphere is relaxed and friendly!

Cons

The hours are often too long to keep up with the project demands (although I do enjoy the work) Not enough time allocated to learning the Gensler-way and not enough one-on-one slower paced inductions, for a firm this size and with so many standards, forms, ways etc.

Gensler Response

8y

Thanks for sharing your perspective on Gensler! We are glad to hear that you are enjoying your time with the firm and are pleased to know that you’ve already had opportunities to receive mentorship from your colleagues. Our firm is committed to making sure our practitioners can pursue their passions and achieve appropriate work-life balances. Thanks again for the feedback, and we look forward to continue working with you.

5.0

Sep 25, 2017

Great Employer

Anonymous employee

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CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Really good place to work, strong staff culture and amazing benefit package

Cons

Low holiday allowance, lots of red tape on occasions

Gensler Response

8y

Thanks for taking the time to share your perspective on Gensler! We appreciate your mention of our strong culture. Please feel free to reach out to your office’s HR team should you have any questions or additional issues you’d like to discuss. All conversations with HR are strictly confidential. Thanks again for the feedback.

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