Does GitLab pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, GitLab employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.8 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at GitLab. This rating has decreased by 10% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at GitLab?

53% of GitLab employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated GitLab 3.9 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.2 for culture and values and 3.3 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at GitLab?

Account Executive (41) , Support Engineer (29) , Backend Engineer (21) , Software Engineer (18) , Sales (17) , Sales Development Representative (SDR) (17) , Business Development Representative (BDR) (15) , Senior Backend Engineer (14) , Manager (13) , Solutions Architect (13) , Strategic Account Leader (12) , Sales Representative (11) , Engineering Manager (9) , Sales Development Representative (9) , Senior Software Engineer (9)

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

"The people are great, GitLab makes a point of hiring good humans and it shows" ((in 69 reviews)); "Good benefits and comp" ((in 42 reviews)); "The team is great, from day one you're part of the GitLab family." ((in 30 reviews)); "competitive salary compared to other german SDR offers" ((in 26 reviews)); "CTO, Legal and Security orgs still have great leadership." ((in 24 reviews))

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

"tech is having a tough time now chaotic with changes non stop and no managers for some teams" ((in 16 reviews)); "hiring in an attempt to shrink their workforce, but without having to pay the absurdly good severance advertised in the "public" layoffs that were done in early 2023." ((in 8 reviews)); "Furthermore, there is blatant favoritism within the team, with certain individuals receiving preferential treatment while others are unfairly sidelined." ((in 5 reviews)); "Limited opportunities for growth" ((in 5 reviews))

What are employees saying about GitLab layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed GitLab locations?

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3.4

53% would recommend to a friend

(299 total reviews)

Bill Staples

38% approve of CEO

37% positive business outlook

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3.9

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3.8

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3.5

Diversity & inclusion

3.3

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3.2

Culture & values

2.7

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5.0

Feb 22, 2023

A place to get retired from

Solutions architect

Recommend

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Pros

The title of this review says it all. I really cannot wish for a better job: great culture, great colleagues, great product, great compensation. The company really runs like it's described in it's public handbook, no surprises.

Cons

I wish GitLab would have an office which I could visit a couple of days per week to connect with my colleagues. Full-remote works perfectly here, but I miss the personal contacts from time to time.

5.0

Feb 9, 2023

Friends and family first

Recruiter

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

Great work life balance, the company really does our friends and family first.

Cons

Can feel silo’d with async culture at times.

5.0

Feb 2, 2023

Really awesome company. A unicorn.

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Amazing way of working asynchronously. Unlike any company I’ve worked for prior.

Cons

Adjustment period getting used to the different way of working (all Slack - no email, asynchronous, meeting agendas).

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