Q: What are the top reviewed jobs at YouTube?

Content Creator (237) , Youtuber (190) , Video Editor (74) , Software Engineer (45) , Vlogger/Youtuber (45) , Empresário (39) , Avaliador De Anúncios (37) , Editor de Vídeo (36) , Digital Content Creator (26) , Criador De Conteúdo (22) , Senior Software Engineer (16) , Content Writer (14) , Editor (14) , Strategic Partner Manager (13) , Freelancer (12)

Question 1

Is YouTube a good company to work for?

Accepted Answer

YouTube has an overall rating of 4.4 out of 5, based on over 2,158 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has increased by 1% over the last 12 months. 87% of employees would recommend working at YouTube to a friend and 80% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about YouTube have been left by employees working as Software Engineer, Video Editor and Vlogger/Youtuber.

Question 2

Does YouTube pay their employees well?

Accepted Answer

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, YouTube employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.2 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at YouTube. This rating has improved by 3% over the last 12 months.

Question 3

How satisfied are employees working at YouTube?

Accepted Answer

87% of YouTube employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated YouTube 4.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.2 for culture and values and 4.2 for career opportunities.

Question 4

What are the top reviewed jobs at YouTube?

Accepted Answer

Content Creator (237), Youtuber (190), Video Editor (74), Software Engineer (45), Vlogger/Youtuber (45), Empresário (39), Avaliador De Anúncios (37), Editor de Vídeo (36), Digital Content Creator (26), Criador De Conteúdo (22), Senior Software Engineer (16), Content Writer (14), Editor (14), Strategic Partner Manager (13), Freelancer (12)

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

"It’s great love the people" ((in 58 reviews)); "+ good culture" ((in 42 reviews)); "Good to work for and good pay" ((in 38 reviews)); "Good in work life balance" ((in 26 reviews)); "easy, work from home, flexibility" ((in 26 reviews))

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

"Bad leadership, very siloed organization" ((in 10 reviews)); "I had 4 managers in 5 years (same position) and 2 were some of the greatest, most inspiring people ever." ((in 9 reviews)); "NO job security in youtube" ((in 7 reviews)); "It takes soooo much work." ((in 6 reviews)); "CPO, CTO and CEO all like to review every single word that goes out the door." ((in 4 reviews))

Question 7

What are employees saying about YouTube layoffs in 2026?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

What are the top reviewed YouTube locations?

Accepted Answer

San Bruno, New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Miami, Chicago, Austin, Houston, Mountain View, San Jose, Las Vegas, Atlanta, Dallas, California City, Philadelphia, Playa Vista, Phoenix, Washington, San Diego, Virginia Beach, Omaha, Cleveland, Denver, Seattle, Newark, Detroit, San Antonio, Minneapolis, Long Beach, Vancouver

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