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 116 reviews)); "Great mentors and colleagues." ((in 70 reviews)); "Benefits is good and the people" ((in 50 reviews)); "The team is great and very supportive, christie’s is an incredible place to work at." ((in 28 reviews)); "Many opportunities to challenge yourself by exploring various parts of the business" ((in 22 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 93 reviews)); "Salary is low and pay grades are not transparent" ((in 60 reviews)); "Long hours and not fixed hours" ((in 36 reviews)); "poor management too many entitled people" ((in 31 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

2.0

Nov 7, 2017

Not bad if you like overtime/prestige and don't mind being neglected

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Prestigious: great art, top talent, and top firm in the business. Working here can feel like a privilege (which is also a con, since it means more people willing to work for less money/respect) - Interesting: constant flow of property in and out of the building keeps things exciting, especially if you are trained in Art History - Benefits: gym, healthcare, museum passes, transportation, 401k, long winter vacation, the works - Lots of overtime: depends on the position of course, but overtime is quite common and an unusually high percentage of employees are paid hourly

Cons

- Low pay: as every reviewer mentions, the pay is quite low, especially if you don't have much/any overtime. - Little room for growth: intense competition for few openings. Lateral moves are extremely common, when available - Neglect: unless you are a rainmaker in one of the top revenue-generating departments, the company does not seem to pay much attention (or salary) to you - Highly stratified: lower-level employees tend to be treated quite poorly, while higher-level employees are often not held to appropriate standards (if they have important clients). A few powerful people set the agenda, while everyone else has to accommodate them. Can feel nepotistic and overtly political. - Toxic culture: while the camaraderie can be great, the environment is very stressful around deadlines and not everyone handles it well. Seeing coworkers cry on the job is not uncommon.

Christie's Response

8y

Dear Glassdoor member, thank you for leaving us a review - it's great to receive positive feedback from former employees. We are continually reviewing areas of improvement within the business, which include the above mentioned comments. We recently rolled out a Culture Survey which was responded to by over 80% of our employees globally highlighting multiple positive aspects of working life at Christie’s, but also showed some areas for improvement. Since then, we have set up focus groups and created action plans to enhance the environment we work in. Regards, Christie's HR.

1.0

Apr 28, 2017

Not great

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Wonderful art, great location, fun clients.

Cons

Was working 100+ hours/week and told I was not doing enough. Had been given the work load for 2/3 people with no support.

Christie's Response

8y

Dear Glassdoor member, thank you for providing your feedback. We will review and discuss the feedback given. Best regards, Christie's HR.

1.0

Feb 28, 2017

boy's club

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

great access to world-class art and objects

Cons

men are promoted based on potential, women are promoted based on merit (often years later)

Christie's Response

8y

As a current employee we are happy to hear your feedback. Christie’s strives to create a meritocratic culture, where people are recognized for their skills and ability and not for their connections. Please contact your regional HR Business Partner to further discuss. Regards, Christie's HR.

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