Does Getty Images pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Getty Images employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.2 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Getty Images. This rating has decreased by 5% 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 4.0 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.8 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 57 reviews)); "The people and culture are great." ((in 47 reviews)); "Great colleagues and people to work with" ((in 33 reviews)); "Pay was good." ((in 24 reviews)); "Great team to work with that cares for your well being and helps you succeed." ((in 19 reviews))

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

"Poor management." ((in 41 reviews)); "Managers have very poor judgement on the people they hire." ((in 22 reviews)); "Chaotic at times in upper management" ((in 14 reviews)); "3. Low salary increase and bonuses" ((in 14 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 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

35% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.0

Work/Life balance

3.8

Culture & values

3.8

Diversity & inclusion

3.2

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

5.0

Oct 15, 2020

great company

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

great working environment, great team to work with

Cons

I have not a cons comments for them

Getty Images Response

We appreciate the feedback - thank you! We love our team too, and are glad that this is a part of your time at Getty Images you value, too!

5.0

Oct 12, 2020

Great culture

Demand generation strategist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Great culture - Marketing at a high level. Open to solutions. - People managers do a good job of avoiding micro-management.

Cons

- The amount of work can become overwhelming for people that try to take on too much. - Managers aren't going to necessarily place you in opportunities unless you ask/initiate

Getty Images Response

Thank you so much for taking the time to provide this feedback. We encourage you to speak with your manager about your workload and new opportunities, as we value you and all our team members and strive to provide a work environment that supports a healthy work-life balance and career development. We are happy to hear that you enjoy the Getty Images culture, as this is a key focus for us. We are lucky to have you on our team!

4.0

Oct 8, 2020

not clear future

Content manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

many clients around the world, big market

Cons

small royoty, contributor earn little

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