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?

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 (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 (25)

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 301 reviews)); "Great culture and plenty of opportunity to work on large projects" ((in 215 reviews)); "Good benefits but not that vastly different than other firms." ((in 149 reviews)); "Lots of opportunity and great people to work with." ((in 79 reviews)); "The people at the office are great and ensure you are properly integrated and supported." ((in 57 reviews))

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

"Can be pigeonholed and no work life balance" ((in 74 reviews)); "This really hurts at a senior level as base salaries are low (for non principals)." ((in 71 reviews)); "Long hours and fast paced" ((in 69 reviews)); "Poor Management Accountability: My direct manager exhibited the worst professional behavior I’ve encountered." ((in 61 reviews)); "poor leadership" ((in 50 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.

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3.7

65% 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

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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 3.7 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

4.0

May 18, 2013

Great company generally, but very big and very political

Senior architect

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good employee benefits, good salary and bonuses. Young enthusiastic junior staff energise the office.

Cons

Very political environment. Profits take precedence over quality of work.

4.0

Apr 27, 2013

it is fantastic to work for Gensler.

Project architect

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

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good work culture, one-firm-firm, work ethics, entrepreneurial, work is fun, good potential for right candidates, good leadership, firm as family. good for architects.

Cons

long working hours, since it is started recently one need to watch on the prospects.

4.0

Apr 23, 2013

architecture

Architectural designer

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

encouragement, encouragement, encouragement, encouragement, encouragement, encouragement,

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low income, similar project, low income, similar project, low income, similar project, low income, similar project,

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