Does Bonhams & Butterfields pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Bonhams & Butterfields employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.1 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Bonhams & Butterfields. This rating has decreased by 7% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Bonhams & Butterfields?

27% of Bonhams & Butterfields employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Bonhams & Butterfields 2.9 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.9 for culture and values and 2.6 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Bonhams & Butterfields?

Administrative Assistant (3) , Administrator (3) , Cataloger (3) , Director (2)

What are the pros of working at Bonhams & Butterfields according to real employee reviews?

"Nice people and good coffee" ((in 3 reviews)); "Advancement opportunities" ((in 2 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Bonhams & Butterfields according to real employee reviews?

"Horrible management." ((in 4 reviews)); "Salary is generally abysmal, especially for non" ((in 3 reviews))

What are employees saying about Bonhams & Butterfields layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Bonhams & Butterfields locations?

New York , Los Angeles , San Francisco

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2.8

27% would recommend to a friend

(29 total reviews)

Malcolm Barber

68% approve of CEO

58% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

2.9

Culture & values

2.9

Work/Life balance

2.8

Diversity & inclusion

2.6

Senior management

2.6

Career opportunities

2.1

Compensation and benefits

Bonhams & Butterfields has an employee rating of 2.8 out of 5 stars, based on 29 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Bonhams & Butterfields employee rating is 27% below average for employers within the Retail & Wholesale industry (3.9 stars).

Reviews by job title

29 reviews

1.0

Apr 1, 2025

Not great

Administrator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Engage with artwork and passionate professionals

Cons

Bad pay, lack of growth opportunities

2.0

Jun 3, 2024

Auction house is not for everyone

Administrator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Get to work with Fine Art objects in first hand

Cons

Toxic work ethic and culture, zero career growth

5.0

Apr 11, 2024

Great career path

Sales

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Solid benefits holiday pay good

Cons

Long hours and steady weekends

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