Does Google pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Google employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.5 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Google. This rating has improved by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Google?

87% of Google employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Google 4.2 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.3 for culture and values and 4.2 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Google?

Software Engineer (10458) , Senior Software Engineer (1597) , Intern (1226) , Software Developer (1216) , Account Manager (843) , Product Manager (793) , Software Development Engineer (SDE) (765) , Analyst (752) , Program Manager (624) , Project Manager (609) , SWE Intern (541) , Data Scientist (514) , Internship (499) , Software Engineer(Internship) (495) , Manager (483)

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

"My teammates were really great people and did a lot to help me get up and running."" ((in 4212 reviews)); "great benefits and I do believe they build some of the best products out there." ((in 3686 reviews)); "It was a great environment and culture that I looked forward to going to every day." ((in 3427 reviews)); "In those positions you can have a good work/life balance and just use all the benefits" ((in 2672 reviews)); "the pay is good and the fellow engineers are very smart" ((in 2325 reviews))

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

"Long hours and lots to learn if you are not a learner it might not be the best place" ((in 811 reviews)); "Bad management and quite bureaucratic" ((in 735 reviews)); "Recent layoffs (I've not been impacted) have felt really sad to experience." ((in 575 reviews)); "People are forced out by bad managers via bad annual reviews and PIP program to get there friends in there." ((in 562 reviews)); "Bad leadership and goal progress" ((in 299 reviews))

What are employees saying about Google layoffs in 2026?

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

What Google locations have received the highest employee ratings?

Berlin , Frankfurt am Main , Hamburg , München

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4.4

87% would recommend to a friend

(48,357 total reviews)

Sundar Pichai

82% approve of CEO

81% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.5

Compensation and benefits

4.4

Diversity & inclusion

4.3

Culture & values

4.2

Work/Life balance

4.2

Career opportunities

3.9

Senior management

Google has an employee rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars, based on 48,357 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Google employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Informationstechnologie industry (3.9 stars).

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48K reviews

4.0

May 3, 2026

Changed culture but still good company to work for

Analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great benefits, smart colleagues, working on projects that are making the news and can see direct impact, even on the non-tech side

Cons

internal promotion has become extremely hard. more strict rules in place for remote work and transfers. company constantly restructuring with uncertainty on work stability. Culture has significantly changed since the late 2010s where it has become more like a traditional "company"

3.0

Feb 3, 2026

My experience at Google

Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Excellent pay, benefits, and perks, including flexible hours and supportive culture, with high ratings for work-life balance and company culture. Inspiring office environment in central Berlin with modern architecture, great location, and amenities that foster collaboration and networking. Opportunities for professional growth, self-driven learning, and career advancement in a innovative tech hub.

Cons

Highly competitive atmosphere among top talent, leading to peer pressure and demanding performance expectations. Reliance on Google's unique proprietary tools, which can make skills less transferable outside the company. Potential bureaucracy in a large organization, minimal supervision requiring self-starters, and occasional work-life imbalance from ambitious projects.

5.0

Jan 4, 2026

Good

Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Teams are really organised and proactive

Cons

I dont have anything to object

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