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 19 reviews)); "Good culture and wonderful talent." ((in 13 reviews)); "Amazing mission" ((in 11 reviews)); "Great colleagues and great problems." ((in 10 reviews)); "Good benefits and infrastructure ." ((in 10 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)); "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 7 reviews)); "Illumina merger, subsequent spin off, and the resulting layoffs are brutal and were objectively handled poorly and in the worst way possible." ((in 5 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

4.0

Nov 29, 2017

Turbulent and Chaotic, but Worth the Ride

Anonymous employee

Recommend

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Business Outlook

Pros

- Unlimited vacation policy, lax time and attendance policy, ability to work from home - Catered lunch every day, breakfast and snacks around the office, beer and wine fridges, lots of parties - Casual dress code and lots of swag - Great environment and people to work in, visually appealing office - Great Menlo Park location - Open floorpan for seating, everyone still knows everyone - Startup vibes without startup risk - Great benefits overall - Well funded, good job stability

Cons

- HR is basically non-existant - Excessive turnover, especially in leadership - Poor communication and culture of secrecy that is developing - No formal training - No 401k matching or educational reimbursement

5.0

Jun 21, 2017

Love it

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Culturally enlightened, inspiring management with a great vision and execution plan. Incredibly talented coworkers with the highest level of engagement and professionalism. If anyone can succeed in this field, it will be GRAIL. So much more meaningful and engaging than other places I've been.

Cons

Few, except that early detection is an incredible challenge and is a high stakes gamble. Come with acceptance of those odds and be ready to contribute for the common good.

5.0

Mar 8, 2017

Tough to get in, outstanding company!

Document control specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Best cause in the world, detecting cancer early so it can be cured! Part of their mission is to build the best team in the world, and they do! Best people in their respective fields work here. Employee perks are the best you will find. -Flexible hours for the most part, -Daily lunch and snacks provided, -Gym memberships, -Some shuttle service -Public transportation allowances, -Game room -Brand new building -"No PTO" policy (just arrange time off with your manager) -Team and company events -Regular "all hands" updates.

Cons

Not many to speak of. Just be prepared for a startup "moonshot mission" environment and a rather grueling interview process.

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