Does Getty Images pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Getty Images employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.3 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Getty Images. This rating has decreased by 3% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Getty Images?

52% of Getty Images employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Getty Images 3.9 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.7 for culture and values and 2.8 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Getty Images?

Account Manager (22) , Senior Software Engineer (21) , Software Engineer (20) , Sales (17) , Account Executive (14) , Photographer (14) , Manager (13) , Sales Executive (12) , Customer Service Associate (11) , Customer Success Manager (9) , Director (8) , Photo Editor (8) , Sales Associate (8) , Senior Account Executive (8) , (5)

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

"Good benefits but only because they are a global company and N.A. complained" ((in 59 reviews)); "The people and culture are great." ((in 46 reviews)); "Great colleagues and people to work with" ((in 34 reviews)); "Pay was good." ((in 23 reviews)); "Senior leadership communicates their intentions and show that they're willing to make changes" ((in 18 reviews))

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

"Poor management." ((in 42 reviews)); "Managers have very poor judgement on the people they hire." ((in 21 reviews)); "Chaotic at times in upper management" ((in 15 reviews)); "3. Low salary increase and bonuses" ((in 12 reviews)); "No career progression" ((in 10 reviews))

What are employees saying about Getty Images layoffs in 2026?

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

What Getty Images locations have received the highest employee ratings?

McLean , Los Angeles , New York

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Getty Images reviews

3.4

52% would recommend to a friend

(661 total reviews)

Craig Peters

76% approve of CEO

39% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.9

Work/Life balance

3.7

Culture & values

3.7

Diversity & inclusion

3.3

Compensation and benefits

3.0

Senior management

2.8

Career opportunities

Getty Images has an employee rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 661 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Getty Images employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Media & Communication industry (3.7 stars).

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Reviews by job title

661 reviews

5.0

Apr 3, 2025

Decent Job

Customer success manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great perks and great environment

Cons

Pay isn't that great overall

Getty Images Response

Hello - thank you for sharing your experience as a Getty Images employee. We are proud of the benefits we can offer employees to make this a great place to work for everyone. We thank you also for your feedback on compensation. We have a comprehensive total rewards package that we hope is beneficial to all employees but understand that pay is a priority. Our compensation team works hard to ensure we always remain competitive, globally, and ensures that all employees are paid to market. If you have any additional feedback you would like to share, please feel free to email me at sarah.dudley@gettyimages.com

4.0

Apr 2, 2025

no complaints

Director, finance

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

great people, and overall welcoming atmoy

Cons

i really don't have anything to share here

Getty Images Response

Hi, there - thank you for your review! I appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback. We certainly think our people are what make this such a great place to work. If you have anything else you'd like to share, or any other feedback you'd like to provide, happy to have you reach out at sarah.dudley@gettyimages.com!

3.0

Apr 2, 2025

Software engineer review

Senior software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good place to work. Good life balance.

Cons

They tend to do a stealth layoff sometime here and there.

Getty Images Response

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re glad to hear that you find the work-life balance to be a positive aspect of working for Getty Images – it’s something we strive to provide for all our employees through our Flexible Work Principles. Open communication is a priority for us, and something we promote through our Leadership Principles by striving to consistently be trustworthy, transparent, and honest. We recognize the importance of trust and clarity and will continue to work towards creating an environment where employees feel informed and supported. If you have any additional feedback you would like to share, please reach out to me at sarah.dudley@gettyimages.com.

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