Is Edelman a good company to work for?

Edelman has an overall rating of 3.4 out of 5, based on over 4,510 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months. 61% of employees would recommend working at Edelman to a friend and 41% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Edelman have been left by employees working as Executive Vice President , Administrative Assistant and EVP .

Does Edelman pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Edelman employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.1 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Edelman. This rating has improved by 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Edelman?

61% of Edelman employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Edelman 3.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.4 for culture and values and 3.3 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Edelman?

Account Executive (377) , Senior Account Executive (228) , Intern (199) , Assistant Account Executive (195) , Vice President (147) , Account Supervisor (142) , Account Manager (109) , Senior Account Supervisor (103) , Senior Vice President (92) , Account Director (49) , Director (42) , Internship (41) , Senior Account Manager (35) , Manager (34) , EVP (30)

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

"It's a fun program with a ton of interns (at least in NYC) and you'll meet some great people." ((in 444 reviews)); "People and the overall culture is great!" ((in 245 reviews)); "Your colleagues are great and there is a good client roster." ((in 159 reviews)); "Good benefits for medical and 401k." ((in 139 reviews)); "Supportive teams and great for beginners" ((in 127 reviews))

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

"No work/life balance; really bureaucratic (finance mindset)" ((in 191 reviews)); "always think there is an underlying problem; no women in higher management; low pay" ((in 186 reviews)); "Long hours; there's an expectation that you can't leave until 6pm in most locations" ((in 155 reviews)); "low salaries and always should work overtime" ((in 152 reviews)); "Particularly bad experience with a senior manager and leadership at the time that led to decision to leave" ((in 97 reviews))

What are employees saying about Edelman layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Edelman locations?

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Edelman reviews

3.4

61% would recommend to a friend

(493 total reviews)

Richard W. Edelman

60% approve of CEO

41% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.4

Culture & values

3.4

Diversity & inclusion

3.3

Career opportunities

3.1

Work/Life balance

3.1

Compensation and benefits

2.9

Senior management

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1.0

Oct 14, 2014

Not worth the stress

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Because Edelman is so title driven, it's easy to climb the corporate ladder at a faster pace than other companies - Working from home isn't an issue

Cons

- NO work-life balance - consider 60-hour work weeks and all-nighters the norm. There is little respect for personal time, including vacations, weekends and nights. - Office politics are an issue - a VERY title-driven company. Those without titles are often treated poorly by senior leadership. - An EXTREMELY fast-paced environment leads to quantity over quality. Not recommended for creatives looking to develop new skills and build their portfolio. - High turnover rate - Non-creatives often like to play creative director. This often leads to a high-stress environment, harsh creative feedback and amateur end-products. - Low pay, few bonuses

5.0

Oct 13, 2014

Good company

Assistant account executive

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Big clients, good environment, people are helpful. Work life balance is good as well.

Cons

The pay is not competitive, especially for junior staff. The company is growing pretty rapidly but the training resources are not increasing.

5.0

Oct 13, 2014

Great company, dynamic, creative and talented co-workers, terrific clients, fabulous opportunities

Senior vice president

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Edelman has a well-deserved stellar reputation in the PR industry. The client list is stellar, your co-workers are all rock-stars, the atmosphere is nurturing and they respect your work-life balance.

Cons

While the salary is good and bonuses during my tenure have been great, I don't like the fact that annual raises are tiny- under 3% I believe. I don't know if that would change during a year when bonuses might be limited, but think an excellent performance should merit a more substantial annual raise.

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