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?

66% 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 (207) , 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 300 reviews)); "Great culture and plenty of opportunity to work on large projects" ((in 216 reviews)); "Good benefits but not that vastly different than other firms." ((in 145 reviews)); "Lots of opportunity and great people to work with." ((in 80 reviews)); "The people at the office are great and ensure you are properly integrated and supported." ((in 70 reviews))

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

"Long hours and fast paced" ((in 75 reviews)); "Can be pigeonholed and no work life balance" ((in 72 reviews)); "Poor Management Accountability: My direct manager exhibited the worst professional behavior I’ve encountered." ((in 60 reviews)); "This really hurts at a senior level as base salaries are low (for non principals)." ((in 59 reviews)); "poor leadership" ((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.

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3.6

66% would recommend to a friend

(2,471 total reviews)

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

80% approve of CEO

56% 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 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 2,471 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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4.0

Jun 9, 2012

Great design firm, but fast burn

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Pros

Highly creative and passionate people. Great mix of work and global reach. Lots of opportunity to learn and collaborate.

Cons

Very intense and sometimes unmanageable deadlines. Not enough structure or adherence to standardized procedures.

4.0

May 30, 2012

World-class company and talented, great colleagues

Anonymous employee

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Pros

Working with talented, creative people on amazing projects. Feels like a family. People are friendly; those that are hired and turn out not to be usually find a way out, because they can't hack the positive vibe. Very entrepreneurial--if you have a vision of doing something and the ability, Gensler will give you room to try it out.

Cons

Design doesn't pay as well as other industries. Has it's share of office politics--but not as much as others in this industry.

3.0

May 5, 2012

Great Place to learn, upper positions based on popularity not skill or work ethic

Anonymous employee

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Pros

The education and learning opportunities are fantastic, the large network of offices means that there is a lot of knowledge sharing. The majority of the people at Gensler are great to work with and there is a strong sense of family and community among the "workers".

Cons

Upper management is a bit of a popularity contest and it is a bit top-heavy right now. while there is room to grow career wise, because the firm is so big, it is hard to make a difference. If you want to suceed and make it to the higher ranks, dont worry about actual work ethic or performance, you are better off socializing as its not about what you know, its who you know.

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