Adobe reviews

4.1

82% would recommend to a friend

(10,104 total reviews)
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86% approve of CEO

63% positive business outlook

Adobe has an employee rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 10,104 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Adobe 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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10K reviews
3.0
Sep 6, 2010
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible work hours Good benefits Competitive salary Great relationships with customers Great work environment Excellent HR department Great networking opportunities

Cons

Bureaucratic Obsolete products and technology Continuous defocus on core competencies Unwillingness to take risks with new products Continuous outsourcing tendencies

4.0
Nov 23, 2008
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great benefits inducing 24 days PTO, ESPP and good work hours. There is a good cafeteria, gym and free public transportation.

Cons

Very difficult to build a career at Adobe since they aren't expanding and very few people quit giving little opportunity for promotion. Internal candidates not given any preference over those from outside. The way to get promoted is to quit, and come back 2 years later at a higher level - sad but true.

3.0
Jul 31, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Health, dental, and vision coverage are comprehensive on day one. Annual wellness reimbursement $600, professional development $2K and tuition reimbursement $10K. Generous parental leave, PTO, flexible work arrangements, and company-wide wellness days support a strong work-life balance. 401(k) matching is competitive, and employee stock purchase options.

Cons

Adobe would benefit from stronger leadership accountability and clearer performance structures. Many teams lack defined OKRs, making it hard to align on priorities or measure success. A more transparent, outcomes-based goal-setting and review process—tied to actual business impact—would help reduce favoritism and internal politics. It would also support fair, merit-based promotions and create a more equitable path for career advancement.

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