Does Diligent pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Diligent employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.0 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Diligent. This rating has decreased by 9% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Diligent?

49% of Diligent employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Diligent 3.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.9 for culture and values and 2.8 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Diligent?

Sales Development Representative (SDR) (40) , Software Engineer (35) , Customer Success Manager (32) , Regional Sales Director (26) , Customer Support Specialist (24) , Senior Software Engineer (23) , Research Analyst (21) , Sales (20) , Account Executive (14) , Customer Success Manager (CSM) (12) , Manager (12) , Analyst (9) , Customer Success (9) , Business Development Representative (BDR) (8) , Marketing (8)

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

"Great culture and inclusiveness in Singapore office" ((in 74 reviews)); "great people and a compelling environment" ((in 70 reviews)); "company makes sure to provide good benefits" ((in 46 reviews)); "Good team in Galway" ((in 39 reviews)); "Great community and colleagues" ((in 34 reviews))

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

"Poor management, neglect of employees’ well being" ((in 44 reviews)); "After some senior leadership exits and the reorg" ((in 28 reviews)); "There's no point in reporting bad managers because they will figure out how to turn it back on you." ((in 21 reviews)); "Inconsistent career progression." ((in 14 reviews)); "Senior management are aloof, detached from the worker,s and have unrealistic understanding of what is actually going on" ((in 11 reviews))

What are employees saying about Diligent layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Diligent locations?

New York , Washington , Charlotte , San Francisco , Saint Charles , Baltimore , Chicago , Arlington , Brookfield , Gibsonville , Austin , Dallas , Houston , Santa Barbara , Seattle , Overland Park , Fort Meade , Sarasota , Charleston , Atlanta , Budapest

Diligent reviews

3.1

49% would recommend to a friend

(854 total reviews)

Brian Stafford

52% approve of CEO

43% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.3

Diversity & inclusion

3.1

Work/Life balance

3.0

Compensation and benefits

2.9

Culture & values

2.8

Career opportunities

2.7

Senior management

Diligent has an employee rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars, based on 854 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Diligent 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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Reviews by job title

854 reviews

5.0

Feb 7, 2025

Great Place to Grow

Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Exciting opportunities to work with governance, risk, and compliance. Plenty of learning opportunities for professional development.

Cons

Rapid growth means frequent changes, so adaptability is key.

Diligent Response

1y

Thank you for your review! We're glad you're enjoying the exciting opportunities and learning experiences at Diligent. We appreciate your adaptability as we grow and evolve. Wishing you continued success on your journey with us!

2.0

Feb 6, 2025

Decent Workplace with a Great Office, but Career Growth is Limited

Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

• The office is modern and well-located in the city center, providing a great environment to work in. • The company organizes good events, fostering a sense of community among employees. • If you're lucky, you may get the opportunity to work on a greenfield project using the latest technologies. • Many talented and friendly colleagues create a positive atmosphere in the workplace.

Cons

• If you’re unlucky, you may end up working on legacy technologies, which can be a career setback. • Salary progression is slow—raises are capped at 3-5% annually, and even promotions only bring a small salary increase • The company pays 20-30% less than the industry average, so if you join with a low offer, it’s hard to catch up. • Getting promoted is difficult, as performance alone isn’t enough—you need to be liked by management. • Software developers don’t get company-wide recognition, making it feel like their contributions go unnoticed.

Diligent Response

1y

This looks like it might be a duplicate review with slightly different bio data, so I am going to respond similarly to the previous review. Thank you for sharing your detailed feedback. We're glad you appreciated the modern office, community events, and the opportunity to collaborate with talented colleagues. Your insights on compensation, career growth, and recognition are valuable, and we’re continuously working to improve and remain competetive in these areas. In this review you mentioned that you were a current employee - if you have additional insights or feedback, please connect with HRConfidential@diligent.com and we'll be glad to discuss further! Thank you again for your feedback!

5.0

Feb 5, 2025

Wonderful place to work

Senior commercial operations specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

#cross functional collaboration #open for ideas #continuous learning opportunities #support from leadership #growth #office activities

Cons

Nothing as such, it is great at this moment

Diligent Response

1y

Thank you for your fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear you value the collaboration, learning opportunities, leadership support, and growth at Diligent. We truly appreciate your positivity and look forward to continuing this great journey together!

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