Does Epic Games pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Epic Games employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.3 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?

58% of Epic Games employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Epic Games 3.4 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.5 for culture and values and 3.3 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Epic Games?

Software Engineer (25) , 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 93 reviews)); "Epic has a great culture and treats their contractors very well." ((in 29 reviews)); "this company provides quality with good salary" ((in 25 reviews)); "The team is great" ((in 21 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 26 reviews)); "bad management it can be really chaotic" ((in 19 reviews)); "Long hours and can be stressful" ((in 17 reviews)); "layoffs are common." ((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.

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Epic Games

Epic Games reviews

3.7

58% would recommend to a friend

(117 total reviews)

Tim Sweeney

40% approve of CEO

36% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.3

Compensation and benefits

3.6

Diversity & inclusion

3.5

Culture & values

3.4

Work/Life balance

3.3

Career opportunities

2.8

Senior management

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Reviews by job title

117 reviews

Reviews about "Compensation"

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4.0

Feb 8, 2022

good pay

Sales manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

salary on time, no regrets

Cons

no regrets, wish it was a bit more

5.0

Jan 12, 2022

Great place to work

Product manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good salary, great benefits, seem to really care for the employees. Employees are passionate and kind. Output of the work is interesting and fun.

Cons

Disorganized and unable to make decisions guided by empirical analysis at the top. This trickles down through all verticals. Many old white men.

5.0

Dec 4, 2021

Awesome company to work for

Technical product designer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great benefits \ Compensation Awesome leadership and colleagues Ambitious and interesting projects

Cons

Sometimes daunting to be among such great talent, perpetual challenge to stay in the game! Competition is fierce in the entertainment field... but expect to do some of your best work and be well compensated.

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