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

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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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217 reviews

4.0

Aug 6, 2023

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Pros

Great place to work and people

Cons

Start up culture Great leadership

GRAIL Response

2y

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience working at GRAIL. We value your feedback and take it to heart as we strive to make GRAIL a great place to work. As we continue to grow, we are continuously working to strengthen our culture.

2.0

Aug 3, 2023

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Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good benefits and infrastructure .

Cons

Some IT directors lack a comprehensive understanding of technologies, and certain Indian directors tend to prefer hiring only Indians, protecting them while disregarding others. Additionally, they often lack well-defined roadmaps for the next 1-2 years and exhibit a pattern of hiring and firing without clear justifications. It's advisable to avoid affiliations with such a company.

GRAIL Response

2y

GRAIL’s policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants in all aspects of employment. GRAIL does not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of any legally-recognized protected category. This commitment to equal employment opportunities applies to all aspects of the employment relationship, including recruiting, hiring, promotion, compensation and benefits, discipline, and termination. All such employment decisions are made without unlawfully discriminating on any prohibited basis. The type of conduct you describe is not consistent with our policies. Our practice is to review raised inquiries, and we would like the opportunity to talk and obtain more information. We encourage you to contact us via our various reporting and communications channels.

5.0

Jul 21, 2023

Valuable Experience at GRAIL

Tech lead

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Pros

I've had a fulfilling journey at GRAIL so far. The work we're doing is genuinely meaningful and I'm constantly motivated by our shared goal of detecting cancer early. The projects are challenging yet rewarding and have allowed me to grow professionally. Additionally, the collaborative work environment fosters innovation. I'm fortunate to work alongside brilliant and dedicated colleagues who are always willing to lend their support. GRAIL's focus on healthcare also provides unique learning opportunities.

Cons

As with any high-growth company, there can be long hours and the workload can be intense at times. Rapid changes can also lead to communication gaps. However, management has been responsive to feedback and is taking steps to address these issues.

GRAIL Response

2y

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience working at GRAIL. We value your feedback and take it to heart as we strive to make GRAIL a great place to work. As we continue to grow, we are continuously working to strengthen our culture.

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