Does Epic Games pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Epic Games employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.2 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Epic Games. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Epic Games?

59% of Epic Games employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Epic Games 3.3 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.4 for culture and values and 3.3 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Epic Games?

Software Engineer (24) , Producer (15) , Software Developer (13) , Game Designer (11) , Production Assistant (9) , Senior Software Engineer (9) , Senior Producer (7) , Artist (6) , Designer (6) , Programmer (6) , Senior Programmer (6) , 3D Artist (5) , Community Manager (5) , Intern (5) , Product Manager (5)

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

"Great benefits and very well" ((in 84 reviews)); "Epic has a great culture and treats their contractors very well." ((in 30 reviews)); "this company provides quality with good salary" ((in 24 reviews)); "The team is great" ((in 23 reviews)); "Incredible pay and amazing colleagues" ((in 14 reviews))

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

"Poor leadership, egos, instability, nepotism" ((in 25 reviews)); "layoffs are common." ((in 19 reviews)); "bad management it can be really chaotic" ((in 18 reviews)); "Long hours and can be stressful" ((in 16 reviews)); "the upper management is an absolute joke and they dont care about their staff" ((in 12 reviews))

What are employees saying about Epic Games layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Epic Games locations?

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Epic Games

Epic Games reviews

3.7

59% would recommend to a friend

(498 total reviews)

Tim Sweeney

42% approve of CEO

38% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.2

Compensation and benefits

3.5

Diversity & inclusion

3.4

Culture & values

3.3

Work/Life balance

3.3

Career opportunities

2.8

Senior management

Epic Games has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 498 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Epic Games employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Media & Communication industry (3.7 stars).

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Reviews by job title

498 reviews

5.0

Oct 15, 2013

A team of extremely smart and driven people working together.

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The people here work together very well and all have the same goals in mind. People aren't locked into their own ways of thinking. Change and "making it better" are seen as positive things.

Cons

Some tasks can be underestimated during the initial planning.

5.0

Oct 15, 2013

Great place to work, prospects look bright...

Senior programmer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Very forward thinking company with top technical management. Solid reputation with lots of opportunities to interact with latest technology in the field. Excellent benefits go above and beyond the industry norm. Strong sense of family.

Cons

Issues with project scope on occasion, often seem to be over committed. Rapid growth may be affecting company culture and employee camaraderie.

4.0

Oct 15, 2013

Best place to be in games

Senior engine programmer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Lots of passion and drive. Management is not afraid to take risks. Never get bored since there is always something cool to work on. Strong partnerships in the industry. Established and respected developer.

Cons

Teamwork suffers at times due to competitive culture. Work-life balance issues due to expected long hours.

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