Is Christie's a good company to work for?

Christie's has an overall rating of 3.9 out of 5, based on over 1,213 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months. 74% of employees would recommend working at Christie's to a friend and 60% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Christie's have been left by employees working as Summer Intern , Internship and Intern .

Does Christie's pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Christie's employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.5 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Christie's. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Christie's?

74% of Christie's employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Christie's 3.6 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.8 for culture and values and 3.3 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Christie's?

Intern (122) , Internship (40) , Sale Coordinator (31) , Gallery Assistant (27) , Specialist (21) , Administrator (18) , Summer Intern (17) , Client Service Representative (14) , Coordinator (14) , Art Handler (11) , Manager (11) , Administrative Assistant (8) , Apprentice (7) , Client Services (7) , Sales Coordinator (7)

What are the pros of working at Christie's according to real employee reviews?

"great people and connections" ((in 119 reviews)); "Great mentors and colleagues." ((in 68 reviews)); "Good benefits and work privileges" ((in 46 reviews)); "The team is great and very supportive, christie’s is an incredible place to work at." ((in 27 reviews)); "Many opportunities to challenge yourself by exploring various parts of the business" ((in 26 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Christie's according to real employee reviews?

"low pay at junior level but when you get up the com is fair and much more rewarding" ((in 90 reviews)); "Salary is low and pay grades are not transparent" ((in 64 reviews)); "Long hours and not fixed hours" ((in 38 reviews)); "poor management too many entitled people" ((in 35 reviews)); "Lot of nepotism, limited mobility" ((in 15 reviews))

What are employees saying about Christie's layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Christie's locations?

New York , Chicago , Los Angeles , San Francisco , Atlanta , Edgewater , Montclair , Bronx , Brooklyn , West Islip , Red Hook , Oklahoma City , Louisville , Memphis , Brunswick , Beverly Hills , Miami , Sarasota , Franklin Lakes , Williamsville , Northdale , New York , Midtown New York

Christie's reviews

3.9

74% would recommend to a friend

(744 total reviews)

Bonnie Brennan

100% approve of CEO

60% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.8

Culture & values

3.6

Work/Life balance

3.5

Senior management

3.5

Compensation and benefits

3.4

Diversity & inclusion

3.3

Career opportunities

Christie's has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 744 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Christie's employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Retail & Wholesale industry (3.5 stars).

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Reviews by job title

744 reviews

1.0

Sep 10, 2017

Not worth it - employees fear for their jobs

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Exposure to art masterpieces, many colleagues are dedicated and knowledgable.

Cons

There are employees working extreme hours for fear of losing their jobs. Several layoffs have occurred in the past year. Employees are often times belittled, verbally abused and threatened by managers - and are afraid to say anything. If you are looking for a high-stress job with little room for growth, this is for you.

Christie's Response

8y

Thank you for highlighting Christie's staff as dedicated and knowledgeable - we do believe that our staff demonstrate deep knowledge, passion and expertise for their given category. We take any forms of abuse very seriously, as we aim to have a culture where all employees feel valued and appreciated. If you would like to take this further, please do contact your HR Manager and we will make sure that this issue is dealt with seriously. It is also a shame to see that you feel there is little room for growth, we do encourage to promote from within and expose our employee's to various global opportunities - we do have a great track record of this. However, we have identified a need for more structure and have recently created a career path framework. Thanks for your comments, Christie's HR, London

2.0

Jul 10, 2017

Join if you'd like to be glamorous & poor

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Access to beautiful art, great clients, and reasonable benefits

Cons

Extremely low wages. Like, how-can-you-survive-in-NY low wages. Very rigid structure. Management doesn't appreciate or promote young talent and pushes them around.

Christie's Response

8y

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review, it is great to receive positive feedback and we do appreciate all feedback and take your comments seriously. Christie’s aim is to provide competitive total compensation and we also strive to offer a good benefits package to all our employees. Your comments will be discussed and taken seriously within the department, Best Wishes, Christie's HR.

1.0

Nov 15, 2015

If..Then..

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

If you've grown up with servants in your home, have a knack for office politics, and have never had to make your own money, then Christie's may be a good company for you.

Cons

If you consider yourself a good-hearted, honest, and hard-working professional who takes pride in your work and is determined to save the company money while at the same time improving your job description for the next employee after you then you'll want to stay far, far away from Christie's.

Christie's Response

10y

Dear Glass Door Member, We are sorry to hear that you feel your work is being unappreciated and we do greatly value your feedback and comments. Please do not hesitate to contact our Human Resources Department to discuss this matter on a private and confidential basis.

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