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 16 reviews)); "Handful of really great people" ((in 9 reviews)); "Remote, flexible, lots of employee engagement, good benefits" ((in 8 reviews)); "Management is supportive." ((in 7 reviews)); "There are a lot of smart people here, and the culture is collaborative rather than competitive." ((in 7 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Carnegie Dartlet according to real employee 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)); "low pay" ((in 8 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

Culture? What culture? It’s a thing of the past. - Anonymous employee Carnegie Dartlet Employee Review

1.0

Apr 15, 2026

Anonymous employee

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Pros

Used to be good. Used to have good people. They’re gone. I miss the days of Joe Moore and narrower focus on helping institutions through digital marketing. Now we are just a soulless behemoth, the kind we used to do well competing against.

Cons

Now we have “cool” SVPs who go by their childhood nicknames and private equity driving down the quality of work for customers while also driving down the number and salaries of good employees. You’d better be in the exec club if you want any work life balance. You’ll be worked to the bone and feel like you could be canned for taking vacation. But at least it’s unlimited!!

Carnegie Dartlet Response

1mo

Thank you for your honesty and for your time with the company. We take this feedback to heart, particularly coming from someone who has been here long enough to see the company go through significant transitions. We recognize that our recent growth and structural changes have heavily impacted our day-to-day culture, and we regret that this shift has negatively affected your experience and view of the company. It is deeply concerning to hear that you feel overworked and unsupported in taking time off. A workplace cannot thrive if its employees are burned out, and an unlimited PTO policy is only as good as the workload management that supports it. You are absolutely right that our rating reflects the voice of our employees, and we are not taking that lightly. We know we have work to do to rebuild trust and improve the daily employee experience. Please reach out to hr@carnegiehighered.com to discuss further.

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5.0

Feb 12, 2026

Marketing

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Pros

The people are truly kind, collaborative, and mission driven. Everyone genuinely cares about supporting higher education and helping clients succeed, and that shows up in how teams work together day to day. There are a lot of smart people here, and the culture is collaborative rather than competitive. It feels like everyone wants each other to win. There are strong opportunities to work cross functionally, learn new skills, and try new ideas. There is also real room to fail, test new approaches, and learn without fear.

Cons

The pace is very fast. The work is good and meaningful, but it can feel intense at times. I also wish compensation were higher, especially given the speed and level of responsibility.

2

Carnegie Dartlet Response

1mo

Thank you for taking the time to share such positive feedback! It is incredibly rewarding to hear that our mission to support higher education resonates so strongly with your day-to-day work. We are very proud of our collaborative team, and knowing that you feel encouraged to cross-train, innovate, and try new approaches without fear of failure is the best compliment we could ask for. We hear your feedback regarding the fast-paced intensity of the work and compensation. We know how hard our teams work, and we are continually looking at ways to ensure our salaries remain competitive and that our workloads remain manageable during busy seasons. If you ever have specific ideas on how we can improve the day-to-day pace for your team, please feel free to share them with us at hr@carnegiehighered.com.

1.0

Jun 23, 2026

Senior digital strategist

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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.

10

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