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

4.0

Jul 8, 2012

The Best offer in the whole Stock Photography Industry

Flickr contributor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Almost guarantee sales Better sales than any other agency Transfer of funds on time Optimised load of work flow

Cons

Cant decide the license model Not supporting editorial channel for flickr

5.0

Jul 6, 2012

The best place you'll ever work!

Human resources

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

International and globally collaborative environment. Talented colleagues from diverse industries. A fierce appetite to be number 1 and take calculated risks. An incredible community and sense of fun. Opportunities to shine in your role and be seen by senior management. You actually want to get up and go to work.

Cons

My commute...I guess I'll have to move

5.0

Mar 3, 2012

Never boring.

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Fast pace, intelligent and creative workforce and an opportunity to work with a reasonable degree of autonomy.

Cons

This is a pro and a con: you must be in a constant state of reaching beyond your comfort zone to meet expectations.

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Jobs at Getty Images

Strategic Key Account Executive - Financial Services