Does Forcepoint pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Forcepoint employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.1 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Forcepoint. This rating has improved by 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Forcepoint?

74% of Forcepoint employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Forcepoint 4.2 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.1 for culture and values and 3.8 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Forcepoint?

Software Engineer (74) , Technical Support Engineer (41) , Senior Software Engineer (38) , Account Manager (25) , Manager (24) , Senior Sales Engineer (22) , Inside Sales Representative (20) , Sales (20) , Sales Engineer (19) , Engineer (13) , Sales Representative (13) , Director (12) , Principal Software Engineer (12) , Account Executive (11) , Customer Success Manager (10)

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

"Great people to work with and for" ((in 138 reviews)); "Perks & benefits are good" ((in 70 reviews)); "Good work life balance and able to work from home when needed." ((in 69 reviews)); "The community and culture inside Forcepoint is great." ((in 67 reviews)); "Pay and benefits Is good" ((in 43 reviews))

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

"Poor leadership brought in through the hiring of old friends" ((in 36 reviews)); "Frequent Layoffs and somewhat lackadaisical engineering" ((in 31 reviews)); "If you have a good manager then everything else is at its best" ((in 29 reviews)); "Bad Upper Management." ((in 19 reviews)); "No Job security and no future goals." ((in 18 reviews))

What are employees saying about Forcepoint layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Forcepoint locations?

Austin , San Diego , Herndon , Campbell , Salt Lake City , Washington , Los Gatos , Boston , New York , San Jose , Richardson , Dallas , Los Angeles , Santa Clara , Seattle , Lincoln , Denver , Jacksonville , Huntsville , American Fork , Draper , West Jordan , Chicago , Richmond , Ashburn , Reston , Rye , Ferndale , Charlotte , Raleigh

Forcepoint reviews

3.9

74% would recommend to a friend

(1,342 total reviews)

Ryan Windham

79% approve of CEO

68% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.3

Diversity & inclusion

4.2

Work/Life balance

4.1

Culture & values

4.1

Compensation and benefits

3.8

Career opportunities

3.7

Senior management

Forcepoint has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 1,342 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Forcepoint employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Information Technology industry (3.9 stars).

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Reviews by job title

1K reviews

5.0

May 29, 2025

Supportive Leadership and Employee Centric Organization

Channel account manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Open-door policy across all level of leadership A genuinely fun and positive work environment Leadership communicates a clear vision and strategy Competitive salary, timely variables with calculations, various employee benefits and wellness programs Remote-first company with strong digital culture

Cons

The pace of growth can be intense

5.0

May 29, 2025

Great Cyber/Data Security Platform, Aligned around Partner-led growth & Success.

Partner sales manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Well placed in terms of market-product positioning around Data Security. Channel First culture ( Resonates with my role) Fast paced work & collaborative culture. Opportunity to make an impact. Hybrid work flexibility, Good benefits and perks.

Cons

Legacy Perceptions ! Internal tools & systems could be more streamlined and integrated. Faster delivery on product roadmap.

2.0

May 29, 2025

Not a good place to stay for long term career

Engineering

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Exposure to cloud infrastructure is quite solid, making it a good place to gain hands-on experience with various cloud technologies. You will grow technically perhaps not to an expert level, but you’ll definitely sharpen your intermediate skills. The managers are generally supportive and approachable, which creates a somewhat positive team environment.

Cons

Be prepared to work with minimal or no documentation, which often leads to confusion and unnecessary pressure, especially during escalations. There’s a constant fear of layoffs hanging over the team throughout the year, which can be mentally draining and negatively impact overall performance. If you’re looking for a stable, long-term career path, this might not be the best place for you. The company is increasingly losing ground to its competitors, with key clients and market share slipping away. There’s a strong focus on introducing new features, but little to no effort is put into optimizing or stabilizing the existing ones, which adds to technical debt and affects product reliability.

Forcepoint Response

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Thank you for sharing your feedback. We value your input and take your concerns seriously. At Forcepoint, we remain committed to transparency and continuous improvement to become an even stronger organization. We wish you success in your future endeavors.

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Great Cyber/Data Security Platform, Aligned around Partner-led growth & Success.

Not a good place to stay for long term career

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