Does Keywords Studios pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Keywords Studios employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.0 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Keywords Studios. This rating has decreased by 7% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Keywords Studios?

59% of Keywords Studios employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Keywords Studios 3.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.5 for culture and values and 3.1 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Keywords Studios?

FQA Tester (219) , Player Support Agent (201) , LQA Game Tester (80) , Localization QA Tester (57) , QA/LQA Tester (52) , Development Support (50) , Lqa Tester (50) , Game Tester (47) , QA Tester (40) , Manual QA Tester (39) , Project Manager (34) , Software QA Tester (32) , Quality Assurance (31) , Player Support (22) , Customer Service Representative (20)

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

"The environment is great for people who can think creatively and are bold with their ideas." ((in 167 reviews)); "good work environment and fun" ((in 67 reviews)); "Nice colleagues with whom you can have fun" ((in 61 reviews)); "Great team to work with." ((in 60 reviews)); "The company also makes adjustments for Work from home setups." ((in 46 reviews))

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

"Salary is low and if you want to work here then you have to live in NCR." ((in 340 reviews)); "low pay and you dont know if you have work because they will tell you the day of." ((in 173 reviews)); "Some bad management in some areas" ((in 112 reviews)); "No benefits (no paid holidays/sick leaves)" ((in 78 reviews)); "it can seem at times like lots of the managers don't know better than to try to approach disciplinary styles when other methods would suffice." ((in 31 reviews))

What are employees saying about Keywords Studios layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Keywords Studios locations?

Redmond , Seattle , Los Angeles , Bothell , New York , San Francisco , San Jose , Bellevue , Burlingame , Mountain View , Fargo , Mahopac , Washington , Austin , San Antonio , Fort Smith , Germantown , Indianapolis , Ireland , Burbank , Menlo Park , Kirkland , Woodinville , Portland , Key West , Miami , Haverhill , Fort Mill , Sweden , Reminderville

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Good work place with terrible pay - Localization QA Tester Keywords Studios Employee Review

3.0

Oct 11, 2025

Localization qa tester

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

Good atmosphere. Good Project Managers and Leads. Nice office. Additional benefits.

Cons

Terrible pay. Frustrating career progression after expert level unless having the intention of pursuing a managerial position.

Keywords Studios Response

8mo

Thank you for taking the time to share your perspective after your departure. We treat all feedback as valuable input for our continuous improvement. We are very pleased to see the recognition for our work culture, the quality of our Project Managers and Leads, and our additional benefits. These are areas we are committed to maintaining. At the same time, we have carefully noted your comments regarding compensation and the perceived limitations of career progression at the expert level. We understand the importance of these factors. Please be assured that this type of information is regularly factored into our internal strategic reviews. We continuously monitor the market to ensure our overall offerings remain competitive and supportive of the growth of all our dedicated specialists. We wish you all the best in your future professional endeavors

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5.0

Jul 19, 2026

Training manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great Culture, Good Management, Professional Enviornment

Cons

Nothing that I can think as of now

4.0

Jul 25, 2026

Quality assurance

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Reasonable and professional culture, friendly and skilled coworkers. Good WFH work life balance

Cons

-Little room for career progression in my project: promotions not based on subject matter expertise or performance; uneven distribution/expectation of work -Benefits available though minimal coverage; low pay and PTO

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