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?

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 303 reviews)); "Great culture and plenty of opportunity to work on large projects" ((in 227 reviews)); "Good benefits but not that vastly different than other firms." ((in 136 reviews)); "Lots of opportunity and great people to work with." ((in 74 reviews)); "The people at the office are great and ensure you are properly integrated and supported." ((in 62 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 74 reviews)); "This really hurts at a senior level as base salaries are low (for non principals)." ((in 70 reviews)); "Poor Management Accountability: My direct manager exhibited the worst professional behavior I’ve encountered." ((in 58 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 Construction, repair and maintenance industry (3.7 stars).

Reviews by job title

2K reviews

5.0

Aug 5, 2025

Gensler is a forward thinking company

Co-managing director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Gensler is a forward thinking company that’s always evolving, which opens up continuous opportunities for professional growth and the ability to carve your own unique career path. It has an amazing employee culture.

Cons

It takes time to grasp and understand the way the company works.

Gensler Response

10mo

Thanks so much for the feedback. We love to hear from our people. You and your colleagues are the foundation of our success. Your experience is inspiring and we love seeing your 5-star rating!

5.0

Jun 26, 2024

My 10 Years of Satisfaction

Technical designer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The full support and the trust they gave me. The flex working experience, office/home

Cons

nothing to report as cons

Gensler Response

2y

Thanks so much for the feedback. We love to hear from our people. You and your colleagues are the foundation of our success. We are delighted to see your 5-star rating!

5.0

Apr 19, 2024

Great place to work

Designer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Collaborative, strong benefits pkg, higher salary than local competitors

Cons

High expectation and caliber of output, a lot of internal extras expected for the largest arch/design firm globally

Gensler Response

2y

Thanks so much for the feedback. We love to hear from our alumni and wish you all the best in your current and future endeavors. We are delighted to see your 5-star rating!

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