Does Sotheby's pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Sotheby's employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.1 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Sotheby's. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Sotheby's?

21% of Sotheby's employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Sotheby's 2.6 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.3 for culture and values and 2.6 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Sotheby's?

Intern (53) , Administrator (23) , Specialist (23) , Floater (18) , Exhibition Assistant (15) , Associate (13) , Internship (13) , Cataloger (11) , Coordinator (10) , Marketing (9) , cataloguer (9) , Manager (8) , Administrative Assistant (7) , Project Manager (7) , Art Handler (6)

What are the pros of working at Sotheby's according to real employee reviews?

"The people are great and working with art is amazing" ((in 55 reviews)); "Colleagues are great and you get to work with wonderful clients and artworks" ((in 54 reviews)); "Great team and intern class" ((in 19 reviews)); "Great opportunity to get to know the auction and private sale art market at a prestigious art auction house!" ((in 17 reviews)); "Great working environment in the office" ((in 13 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Sotheby's according to real employee reviews?

"pay is low and not appreciated" ((in 70 reviews)); "low salary and not much prospect" ((in 48 reviews)); "Long hours and weekends sometimes" ((in 16 reviews)); "Not very good compensation and no work/life balance" ((in 14 reviews)); "Nepotism is rampant at this company." ((in 13 reviews))

What are employees saying about Sotheby's layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Sotheby's locations?

New York , Los Angeles , Miami , Charleston , Midtown New York , Margate City , Chicago , College Point , Port Chester , Lafayette , Sonoma , Aspen , Seattle , Atlanta , Upper East Side

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Sotheby's - Vice President, Senior Specialist Sotheby's Employee Review

4.0

Aug 17, 2015

Vice president, senior specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Sotheby's is a dynamic, innovative company and a leader in the international auction business. To work in such an environment is exciting, fun, challenging and exposes one to an international market unlike no other employment opportunity can.

Cons

Sotheby's is dynamic and innovative and along with that comes many long hours, a lot of travel, constant deadlines and a high-pressure environment,

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5.0

May 30, 2026

Summer intern

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great team and intern class

Cons

Really only pay and no others

3.0

Jun 30, 2026

Art market statistician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

You get to understand the various sub art markets and which auction houses are able to better sell an artist or style.

Cons

Not enough pay. It's miniscule.

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