Does NetEase Games pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, NetEase Games employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.5 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at NetEase Games. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at NetEase Games?

50% of NetEase Games employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated NetEase Games 3.0 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.0 for culture and values and 3.3 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at NetEase Games?

Game Designer (24) , Software Engineer (16) , Senior Software Engineer (15) , Game Developer (11) , Concept Artist (10) , Marketing Intern (9) , Intern (8) , Marketing (8) , Software Developer (7) , Project Manager (6) , Game Programmer (5) , Internship (5) , Recruiter (5) , Technical Artist (5) , Data Engineer (4)

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

"Good salary compare to same age/level fresh graduate" ((in 38 reviews)); "1 Colleagues are nice and open" ((in 30 reviews)); "People are nice and friendly" ((in 20 reviews)); "Good benefits" ((in 19 reviews)); "Team culture is good." ((in 17 reviews))

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

"China team and management is chaotic" ((in 18 reviews)); "Sudden and constant layoffs" ((in 5 reviews)); "Poor management team." ((in 5 reviews)); "bad communication" ((in 5 reviews)); "The atmosphere is under high pressure because of the updated strategy." ((in 4 reviews))

What are employees saying about NetEase Games layoffs in 2026?

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

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NetEase Games reviews

3.3

50% would recommend to a friend

(412 total reviews)

Ding Lei

52% approve of CEO

36% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.5

Compensation and benefits

3.3

Career opportunities

3.2

Diversity & inclusion

3.0

Culture & values

3.0

Work/Life balance

3.0

Senior management

NetEase Games has an employee rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars, based on 412 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The NetEase Games employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Information Technology industry (3.9 stars).

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Reviews by job title

412 reviews

5.0

Mar 26, 2025

Overall a great place to work

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- interesting work - fully remote - colleagues are smart and enjoyable to work with - great salary, very competitive - great benefits package

Cons

- company structure can be opaque or difficult to navigate sometimes - gaming industry is in a weird spot right now

NetEase Games Response

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience at NetEase Games, we’re delighted to hear it was a positive one. We pride ourselves on having smart teams, interesting work, and a competitive package. Your feedback motivates us to continue nurturing a positive workplace where people can thrive!

5.0

Jun 27, 2024

Amazing place if you love video games

Manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great Place to work for

Cons

None right now, great place to work for

5.0

Nov 22, 2023

NO

I don't even know

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Compared to other tech companies, NE has a relatively less competitive environment. Good for people who are looking for a better work-life balance

Cons

Not so competitive package; less promotion

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