Does Carnegie Dartlet pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Carnegie Dartlet employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.2 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Carnegie Dartlet. This rating has decreased by 25% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Carnegie Dartlet?

9% of Carnegie Dartlet employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Carnegie Dartlet 2.3 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.1 for culture and values and 2.2 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Carnegie Dartlet?

Digital Account Manager (3) , Marketing (3) , Project Coordinator (3) , Slate Strategist (3) , Strategist (3) , Account Manager (2) , Anonymous Employee (2) , Copywriter (2) , Designer (2) , Digital Marketing (2) , Director (2) , Paid Search Intern (2) , Senior Account Manager (2) , Senior Digital Strategist (2) , Vice President (2)

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

"Unlimited PTO and half" ((in 17 reviews)); "Handful of really great people" ((in 10 reviews)); "Management is supportive." ((in 8 reviews)); "There are a lot of smart people here, and the culture is collaborative rather than competitive." ((in 8 reviews)); "Remote, flexible, lots of employee engagement, good benefits" ((in 7 reviews))

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

"low pay" ((in 9 reviews)); "Leadership is also having the humility to listen to your team, know when to step up (without acting like it’s a chore), and know how to advocate for change to so people actually want to stay at the company." ((in 9 reviews)); "I had 3 different managers in 3 months." ((in 5 reviews)); "Salary is mediocre (but not meager.)" ((in 4 reviews)); "Long hours to try and stay afloat with number of tasks you are given" ((in 4 reviews))

What are employees saying about Carnegie Dartlet layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Carnegie Dartlet locations?

Westford , Boston , Charlotte , New York , Chicago , Massena , Tulsa , Washington , Raleigh , Minneapolis , Los Angeles , Ankeny , Cranston , Philadelphia , Westfield

Carnegie Dartlet reviews

1.9

9% would recommend to a friend

(100 total reviews)

Gary Colen

13% approve of CEO

20% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

2.3

Work/Life balance

2.2

Compensation and benefits

2.2

Career opportunities

2.1

Culture & values

2.1

Diversity & inclusion

1.8

Senior management

Carnegie Dartlet has an employee rating of 1.9 out of 5 stars, based on 100 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a poor working experience there. The Carnegie Dartlet employee rating is 49% below average for employers within the Media & Communication industry (3.7 stars).

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Reviews by job title

100 reviews

1.0

Jun 23, 2026

Severe leadership gaps, unsustainable workloads, unorganized onboarding

Senior digital strategist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The client portfolio is genuinely interesting, and the peer-level team is incredibly talented, collaborative, and supportive. There are great people working here at the execution level, and you will build strong professional relationships.

Cons

Retention and management are major issues. Turnover is incredibly high, particularly within the first 90 days for new strategists. The company conducts surveys regarding capacity, but internal data is ignored—workloads routinely exceed promised limits (e.g., managing 12 clients when internal models cap roles at 8). Furthermore, the management style leans heavily toward negative critique rather than constructive coaching, creating a lack of psychological safety. Internal mobility is also poorly handled. Toxic culture.

1.0

Mar 31, 2026

Favoritism and unclear metrics hinder growth opportunities

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

That’s a good question, im not sure

Cons

Growth is almost impossible unless you’re besties with leader. They will constantly change your success metrics and goals just so you can’t get a promotion. But they also won’t provide you any feedback on your job, so when annuals come around and you’re confused why your performance raise was low, they will say it’s due to performance (that they never had an issue with before). There’s a high level of favoritism, and ageism.

Carnegie Dartlet Response

1mo

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We take all employee feedback seriously, and we are genuinely concerned to read about your experience. Providing a fair, supportive, and transparent work environment is a top priority for our leadership team. The claims regarding favoritism and ageism are deeply troubling. Carnegie Dartlet has a strict zero-tolerance policy for discrimination of any kind. We are committed to fostering an equitable workplace where all employees are valued and have equal opportunities for growth based strictly on merit. Furthermore, performance evaluations and success metrics should always be clear, consistent, and communicated regularly. Surprises during annual reviews do not align with our performance management standards. Because your review is anonymous, we cannot investigate these specific circumstances without more information. As an employee, we strongly encourage you to reach out directly and confidentially to hr@carnegiehighered.com or use our internal bias incident reporting form. We want to ensure your voice is heard and that these serious concerns are properly addressed.

2.0

Jan 23, 2026

Cool colleagues, exec doesn't live its company values

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Unlimited PTO Remote/flexible Good benefits

Cons

Salary inequity Toxic positivity work culture Mismatch of external and internal values Chugging the AI kool-aid Competitive culture

Carnegie Dartlet Response

2mo

Thank you for your candid and detailed feedback regarding your time at Carnegie. We appreciate you highlighting the strengths of our remote flexibility and the talent of your colleagues, but we take your concerns regarding salary inequity and workload very seriously. It is difficult to hear that our mission of 'human connection' felt at odds with your internal experience. We strive to ensure our compensation is competitive and fair across all levels, and your feedback regarding the gap between market rates and internal salaries provides us with an important perspective. Additionally, we hear your concerns regarding our AI initiatives. Our goal is to leverage technology to enhance—not replace—the human element of our work, and we regret that this has resulted in increased pressure rather than increased support for our teams. Please reach out to hr@carnegiehighered.com with any additional comments.

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