Does GRAIL pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, GRAIL employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.6 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at GRAIL. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at GRAIL?

42% of GRAIL employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated GRAIL 3.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.0 for culture and values and 2.7 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at GRAIL?

Software Engineer (15) , Sales (9) , Senior Software Engineer (7) , Director (6) , Program Manager (6) , Recruiter (4) , Sales Representative (4) , Associate Director (3) , Clinical Lab Assistant (3) , Financial Analyst (3) , Sales Consultant (3) , Clinical Lab Associate II (2) , Clinical Laboratory Technologist (2) , Clinical Project Assistant (2) , Inside Sales Representative (2)

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

"Smart people to work with." ((in 21 reviews)); "Good benefits and infrastructure ." ((in 11 reviews)); "Great colleagues and great problems." ((in 8 reviews)); "Important mission to detect cancer early with meaningful potential to save lives" ((in 7 reviews)); "Work life balance good overall" ((in 6 reviews))

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

"I am in agreement with the folks saying that senior leadership needs to be improved." ((in 18 reviews)); "Nothing pro anymore, management is bad" ((in 13 reviews)); "Culture is toxic and uninspiring." ((in 13 reviews)); "As good as the technology is, upper management is beyond horrible." ((in 8 reviews)); "Some managers take 10+ weeks off per year which would be amazing if it applied to ALL employees." ((in 6 reviews))

What are employees saying about GRAIL layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed GRAIL locations?

Menlo Park , Durham , Raleigh , San Francisco , Research Triangle Park , Seattle , Palo Alto , California , Chicago , New York , Oklahoma City , Washington , Dallas , Houston , Missouri City , Los Angeles , San Diego , Morgan Hill , Santa Clara , Hartford , Portland , Baltimore

GRAIL reviews

2.9

42% would recommend to a friend

(217 total reviews)

Bob Ragusa

39% approve of CEO

32% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.6

Compensation and benefits

3.3

Diversity & inclusion

3.1

Work/Life balance

3.0

Culture & values

2.7

Career opportunities

2.3

Senior management

GRAIL has an employee rating of 2.9 out of 5 stars, based on 217 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The GRAIL employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology industry (3.5 stars).

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Reviews by job title

217 reviews

1.0

Aug 24, 2018

A lot of glitter on the outside, but not so much on the inside

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Employee perks for free food and shuttle services.

Cons

Very poor and immature leadership. Lots of in-fighting and fiefdom building. Having too much money, leads to some very poor decision making. Hi turn-over rate, and for a company that is trying to discover cancer, it can't see the cancer that it has itself internally destroying it.

4.0

Jul 1, 2018

Unique opportunity for a data-driven health care start-up

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

* Many Silicon Valley perks such as shuttles from SF to MP, free lunches, gym, unlimited PTO and flexible work hours * Incredibly smart and driven work force with people at the top of the game from clinical, business, software, and scientific backgrounds * Incredibly focused (mantra-like) on the goal of detecting cancer early, when it can be cured

Cons

* Uneven career ladder leveling across company * Can be a culture of ego/arrogance, especially in between departments, which can make communication and getting things done difficult * Company direction has pivoted back and forth enormously in the matter of months (maybe normal for a company less than 3 years old?) * Some waste of resources due to need to churn out results quickly * Competitive atmosphere (although that can be good too)

2.0

Jul 21, 2025

Meaningful Work, but Internal Politics Can Be a Barrier

Former full time employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

GRAIL has a powerful and meaningful mission—early cancer detection. It’s fulfilling to be part of something that’s truly impacting lives.

Cons

Growing pains as the company scales—sometimes processes are unclear or rapidly changing. Communication between departments could be improved. Some departments are understaffed, which can lead to burnout if not managed properly. Promotions and internal opportunities can sometimes seem influenced more by personal connections with leadership than by actual performance or qualifications. This can be discouraging for employees who consistently go above and beyond but are overlooked.

GRAIL Response

10mo

Thank you for your comments. We truly appreciate your feedback and suggestions. We take feedback seriously and will share it with the appropriate leadership.

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