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 139 reviews)); "Perks & benefits are good" ((in 77 reviews)); "Good work life balance and able to work from home when needed." ((in 64 reviews)); "The community and culture inside Forcepoint is great." ((in 56 reviews)); "Pay and benefits Is good" ((in 41 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

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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 13, 2025

Strong Leadership and a Mission-Driven Culture

Principal technical support engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Forcepoint provides a stable, mission-focused work environment that values both its customers and employees. As a Principal Technical Support Engineer, I’ve found the leadership to be engaged, transparent, and responsive. The organization fosters a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and accountability. Opportunities for professional growth are available, and efforts are made to align individuals with roles that match their strengths and interests.

Cons

None. I’ve had a consistently positive experience in my role.

5.0

May 13, 2025

Empowering Work Environment with Opportunities for Growth

Principal qa engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Forcepoint provides a great deal of freedom in my work. I am free to take initiatives and openly propose my ideas. With nearly 15 years in this field, I continue to grow day by day, keeping pace with advancements in NGFW technology and cybersecurity.

Cons

At times, Forcepoint does not provide all the visibility needed across all projects.

5.0

May 12, 2025

Best work culture

Site reliability engineer ii

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Amazing work life balance, Great learning and good management

Cons

Could be better if we have on-site opportunities

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