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 (10) , 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 60 reviews)); "The people and culture are great." ((in 48 reviews)); "Great colleagues and people to work with" ((in 36 reviews)); "Pay was good." ((in 26 reviews)); "Great team to work with that cares for your well being and helps you succeed." ((in 20 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 22 reviews)); "3. Low salary increase and bonuses" ((in 15 reviews)); "Chaotic at times in upper management" ((in 14 reviews)); "My manager was a bully and no training on how to manage people, yet management let her do whatever she wants." ((in 11 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 are the top reviewed Getty Images locations?

Seattle , New York , Los Angeles , Chicago , McLean , South Seattle , Detroit , Newark , Huntsville , North Chicago , Mount Vernon , Arlington , Brooklyn , Phoenix , Nashville , Hawaiian Gardens , Hollywood , Miami , Northeast

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Getty Images reviews

3.4

52% would recommend to a friend

(662 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 662 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

662 reviews

2.0

Sep 21, 2021

Toxic silos

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

-Certain teams are somewhat functional -Decent benefits -Free snacks

Cons

-Internal competitiveness between employees and departments leads to an increasingly unprofessional and unhinged environment. -Customer service, technology, and compensation not on par with competitors -Lack of truly equal opportunity for anyone outside of the "old boy's network"

Getty Images Response

Thank you for sharing your feedback. At Getty Images, it is paramount that all employees are treated with respect and given equal opportunities. I am saddened to hear that you have had a varied experience, and would like to understand further around your perspective. While we encourage a concept of ‘no silos’ through cross-functional partnership, there should never be an instance of an unprofessional or unsafe environment for any employee. I am available for any follow up information or discussion, any additional information from you or others is important to ensure we are addressing your concerns. Also, our Raise a Concern process provides guidance on how to come forward and share your experience if you are not comfortable reaching out directly to me, along with your HR team are available at any time to hear and understand these concerns. I encourage you to please reach out. My email address is: nicole.underwood@gettyimages.com Thank you, Nicole Underwood VP, Human Resources

4.0

Jul 13, 2021

Your basic corporate enviroment

Account manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Craig is smart and hard-working.

Cons

No shortage of politics among middle management.

Getty Images Response

Thank you for sharing some feedback on your experience working out of our Los Angeles office. Our CEO, Craig Peters, recently celebrated his 15 year anniversary with the organization. His strategic vision and industry experience are a valuable asset to Getty Images, and we're glad you think so as well!

3.0

Mar 19, 2021

Depends on the team

Sales operations

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great colleagues and people to work with

Cons

No work life balance with long hours

Getty Images Response

Thank you for posting a review and providing valuable feedback. Our goal is that every Getty Images employee will have a great experience, regardless of the team they are on. We will share your comments with the leaders of your former team and explore if there are ways we could have made your experience a better one while you were with us. Thanks for your work while with Getty Images and thank you for the feedback!

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