Does HackerOne pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, HackerOne employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.6 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at HackerOne. This rating has decreased by 6% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at HackerOne?

54% of HackerOne employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated HackerOne 3.9 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.5 for culture and values and 3.6 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at HackerOne?

Account Executive (14) , Security Researcher (12) , Bug Hunter (11) , Sales (11) , Product Security Analyst (8) , Senior Software Engineer (8) , Ethical Hacker (7) , Sales Development Representative (SDR) (7) , Software Engineer (7) , Manager (6) , Penetration Tester (6) , Bug Bounty Hunter (5) , Customer Success Manager (5) , Customer Success (4) , Marketing (4)

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

"A lot of really great people across the company and more diverse than most companies." ((in 20 reviews)); "It is a great team to work with." ((in 13 reviews)); "Great benefits" ((in 13 reviews)); "The vision of crowdsourced security is great, and the top leadership and founders are amazing with passion, only the top leadership, not including VP levels." ((in 8 reviews)); "Good pay for bug bounty hunting" ((in 7 reviews))

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

"Managers don't really care about your career growth within the company" ((in 5 reviews)); "based salaries, to remain competitive with other technology companies that offer equal pay across the board." ((in 5 reviews)); "The CEO has been in seat for the past 9 months, and does not inspire confidence." ((in 4 reviews)); "no 401k matching" ((in 3 reviews)); "Career progression is currently very up to the individual to drive, and a clear path to reaching the next level hasn't been clear." ((in 3 reviews))

What are employees saying about HackerOne layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed HackerOne locations?

San Francisco , New York , Austin , Washington , Boston , Chicago , Los Angeles , Seattle , Richmond , Mount Vernon , Paris , Charlotte , Minneapolis , Concord , Los Gatos , Palo Alto , San Jose , Denver , Baltimore , Tampa , Atlanta , Midwest City , Egypt Lake-Leto , Florida Junction

HackerOne reviews

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5.0

Jul 17, 2024

Hacker success manager

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Pros

Working for HackerOne comes with numerous advantages, starting with a great company culture that is both collaborative and inclusive, emphasizing diversity and teamwork. Employees benefit from supportive leadership and ample opportunities for growth, including excellent promotional opportunities within their current department or even cross-departmentally. Additionally, HackerOne offers exceptional benefits, such as unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO), 100% covered health insurance for employees, and generous family and parental leave policies. Compensation is also generous, reflecting the value placed on employees. The company prioritizes work-life balance by providing flexible work-from-home options and remote work opportunities, encouraging personal well-being and a harmonious integration of work and life.

Cons

There are no major cons necessarily, but while working for HackerOne offers many benefits, there are some challenges to consider. One potential downside is that staying self-motivated when working from home can be difficult. However, once you find your rhythm and hold yourself accountable, it becomes a highly rewarding experience. The key is to establish a productive routine and maintain self-discipline to take full advantage of the work-from-home flexibility.

HackerOne Response

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We appreciate you sharing your fantastic experience with our team. It's wonderful to read that you're thriving in your role and receiving great support from your colleagues and leadership! Hip, hip hooooray! We understand that working remotely can present its own set of challenges, including staying motivated. Your feedback is incredibly valuable to us, and we're committed to ensuring our team feels engaged and motivated, no matter where they are working.

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5.0

May 4, 2026

Senior growth account executive

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Pros

-Very clear interview process and onboarding steps. -Great benefits.

Cons

None that I can think of.

2.0

Jan 8, 2026

Anonymous employee

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Pros

- The coworkers are genuinely amazing: smart, kind, and deeply supportive. Many people truly care about doing the right thing and helping each other succeed. - The mission is meaningful. Supporting the global community of ethical hackers is powerful, and the work has real impact on improving security across the internet.

Cons

- Since the arrival of the new CEO, nearly the entire C-suite has been replaced in under a year. This has created an environment of fear, risk aversion, and excessive CYA behavior. - HackerOne used to value transparency and open dialogue. “An honest question gets an honest answer” was more than a motto—it was lived. Today, people are afraid to ask honest questions, and answers are often vague corporate speak rather than real explanations. - A new AI engineer role was created with a pay band roughly 40% higher than existing software engineers. In practice, some software engineers are doing the same work for significantly less pay, which has caused frustration and morale issues. - The company once had a strong, people-first culture. That culture has eroded to the point where layoffs have occurred while employees were on maternity leave. - A newly hired VP in engineering focused on AI appears more interested in empire-building and optics with the C-suite than in empowering teams. Accountability is demanded without corresponding agency, and blame is often pushed downward when decisions don’t work out.

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