Does IATSE pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, IATSE employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.1 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at IATSE. This rating has improved by 5% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at IATSE?

92% of IATSE employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated IATSE 3.3 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.0 for culture and values and 3.6 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at IATSE?

Stagehand (58) , Stage Hand (11) , Carpenter (6) , Film Technician (5) , General Stagehand (4) , Lighting Technician (4) , Audio Engineer (3) , Driver (3) , Grip (3) , Painter (3) , Rigger (3) , Scenic Artist (3) , Scenic Painter (3) , Set Dresser (3) , Sound Technician (3)

What are the pros of working at IATSE according to real employee reviews?

"Good pay but is inconsistent" ((in 43 reviews)); "Great community and people in the field" ((in 15 reviews)); "Creating art and making really good money." ((in 14 reviews)); "Good work environment" ((in 4 reviews)); "Good benefits and safety is a priority." ((in 3 reviews))

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

"Long hours and there is a feeling that you’re just a cog in a machine." ((in 36 reviews)); "membership, union, different personalities , long hours" ((in 12 reviews)); "Difficult work life balance." ((in 7 reviews)); "Alot of nepotism." ((in 4 reviews)); "Lack of professionalism and diversity." ((in 3 reviews))

What are employees saying about IATSE layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about IATSE layoffs and their outlook for job security at IATSE in 2026.

What are the top reviewed IATSE locations?

Toronto , Vancouver , Calgary , Burnaby , Mississauga , Hamilton , Etobicoke , Winnipeg , Montreal

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3.9

92% would recommend to a friend

(186 total reviews)

66% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.1

Compensation and benefits

4.0

Culture & values

3.9

Diversity & inclusion

3.9

Senior management

3.6

Career opportunities

3.3

Work/Life balance

IATSE has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 186 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The IATSE employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Management and consulting industry (3.7 stars).

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186 reviews

5.0

Jun 30, 2025

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Boom operator

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CEO approval

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Pros

I work in a field I love with people I like doing things I enjoy

Cons

Long hours, inconsistent hours, physically demanding

5.0

Nov 26, 2023

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Film technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good pay, fun work, exciting projects

Cons

Long hours, inconsistent schedules, gruelling conditions

5.0

Nov 5, 2023

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Carpenter

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible, engaging fun and challenging

Cons

Long hours, busy, stressful, one two

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