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 20 reviews)); "Good culture and wonderful talent." ((in 13 reviews)); "Good benefits and infrastructure ." ((in 12 reviews)); "Amazing mission" ((in 10 reviews)); "Great colleagues and great problems." ((in 9 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 12 reviews)); "As good as the technology is, upper management is beyond horrible." ((in 10 reviews)); "Some managers take 10+ weeks off per year which would be amazing if it applied to ALL employees." ((in 6 reviews)); "Favoritism and politics are keys to your success here." ((in 4 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

5.0

Mar 15, 2023

Great work environment

Laboratory technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Benefits Pay Work life balance

Cons

There are no cons so far.

GRAIL Response

3y

We appreciate you taking time to provide us with your feedback. We value your input and are happy to hear you're enjoying your experience at GRAIL.

4.0

Feb 4, 2023

Good work life balance

Lab technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good work life balance Great team

Cons

Compensation and benefits could be better

GRAIL Response

3y

Thank you for sharing your favorite parts about working at GRAIL. We are continuously working to ensure that all employees feel valued and heard. Thank you for your contributions to GRAIL’s success!

4.0

Jan 10, 2023

Great mission and promising tech

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Lots of smart people to work with and freedom to pursue research.

Cons

Larger size means more corporate structure for better or worse

GRAIL Response

3y

Thank you for sharing your favorite parts about working at GRAIL and our opportunities for growth and improvement. We are continuously working to ensure that all employees feel valued and heard. Thank you for contributing to GRAIL’s success!

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