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

Oct 22, 2018

HR

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

For most of my time there - innovation, creativity, lots of hard-working, smart people with passion for the business. Used to have great culture and people. Used to be the "best place I had ever worked professionally, financially, and personally," which was their tagline. But dramatic changes in recent years have changed this.

Cons

The company has undergone dramatic changes since the changing of the CEO hired in late 2015. She was great, but all leadership changed, and the culture changed accordingly. It has significantly impacted the culture and the drive of the employees.

1.0

May 17, 2018

Overworked, underpaid, unappreciated.

Customer service associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Catered lunch once a month. Wow, how lucky we are.

Cons

-Absolutely no opportunities for growth or development. -Salary is 20k under median income in Chicago, and company has decided not to give raises this year (would have only been about 0.80 raise anyway.) Be prepared to ask yourself questions like "Do I eat tonight or be late on rent?" "Can I really afford a loaf of bread right now?" "What am I doing with my life?" -Management does not care about you, your goals, or your professional development. They'll say they are "working on it," but that's usually just a way to end the conversation. -No work/life balance if you're starting as a CSM. You'll work 10-7pm with no flexibility. You'll go to work, go home to sleep, and then go back to work. That's your life.

1.0

Feb 17, 2017

Company is still years behind. You'd be better off looking elsewhere

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Work/Life Balance: For the most part, this is a 40 hour job. If you work any more than this amount, it's definitely not worth it - Top-down management style. Directors and above have a cushy life

Cons

- Top-down management style. A lot of people telling the "worker bees" what to do, but not enough "do-ers" who actually get the work done - No career path - Lack of consistency across various organizations - people often are confused about goals and company strategy - Company doesn't reward the right behavior

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