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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53% would recommend to a friend

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Bill Staples

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37% positive business outlook

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3.9

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3.8

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3.5

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3.3

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3.2

Culture & values

2.7

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5.0

Jul 23, 2021

Amazing Company - Incredibly Thankful to be a part of it!!!!

Senior manager revenue accounting

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Pros

Here at GitLab, I have experienced the best of everything. A company that truly values ALL employees, management that truly cares and encourages you to be the best you can be and all with the mindset of ensuring YOU are good from all aspects. Family comes first and we all live and breathe the values and culture and are true to the product. I can write a book on how amazing this company is, from my manager to my team to the entire leadership. Super thankful to be a part of this organization. It truly makes you want to be the best you can and that makes you produce the best work you have ever done

Cons

Honestly, there is truly nothing negative I can say.

4.0

Jul 19, 2021

Great place to work

Chief marketing officer (cmo)

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Pros

Excellent place to work due to remote culture, company growth and transparency.

Cons

Career path is limited in some cases.

5.0

Jun 28, 2021

Embracing a remote future

Channel marketing manager

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Pros

GitLab is truly embracing a remote workforce - I can work anywhere, anytime and keep up with my colleagues around the globe.

Cons

To ensure transparency and the ability to communicate at any time with peers around the globe, there is more documentation than may be ordinarily required at a face-to-face company.

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