Does IMAX pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, IMAX employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.4 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at IMAX. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at IMAX?

63% of IMAX employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated IMAX 3.6 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.4 for culture and values and 3.3 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at IMAX?

Manufacturing Technician (11) , Intern (9) , Manager (9) , Financial Analyst (5) , Analyst (3) , Post Production (3) , Designer (2) , Film Marketing (2) , Finance (2) , Host (2) , Internship (2) , Marketing (2) , Marketing Coordinator (2) , Senior Project Manager (2) , Software Developer (2)

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

"People here are great and genuinely love the company and what they do." ((in 29 reviews)); "The benefits are good and you get to see a lot of great movies." ((in 12 reviews)); "Good Coworkers" ((in 6 reviews)); "the work life balance is great" ((in 6 reviews)); "The team you work with is great." ((in 6 reviews))

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

"Poor management that does not focus on employees." ((in 9 reviews)); "Low pay makes it hard to spend freely in a city like Pune" ((in 8 reviews)); "Culture in the finance team is terrible.. the tone set by the CFO is ineffective and she lives in the past" ((in 8 reviews)); "Why are we giving individuals the impression that we are still recruiting for those roles when we are not?? Good leadership would have immediately included a disclaimer on the careers page notifying potential applicants that recruiting efforts are on hold." ((in 7 reviews)); "Worked there for a year and a half and when a position comes up within the department, the manager brought back someone that I replaced." ((in 5 reviews))

What are employees saying about IMAX layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed IMAX locations?

Playa Vista , Los Angeles , New York , Santa Monica , Syracuse , Grand Canyon , Tulsa , Raleigh , Indianapolis , El Segundo , Ontario , Sacramento , Columbia

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3.5

63% would recommend to a friend

(17 total reviews)

Richard L. Gelfond

71% approve of CEO

62% positive business outlook

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3.7

Diversity & inclusion

3.6

Work/Life balance

3.4

Culture & values

3.4

Compensation and benefits

3.3

Career opportunities

3.0

Senior management

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4.0

Apr 14, 2026

Pride in brand and projects, but leadership needs improvement

Solutions architect

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

Working at IMAX gives me a sense of pride because of its strong brand and cutting-edge cinema technology. I enjoy collaborating with supportive colleagues and being part of exciting projects. The benefits and movie-related perks are nice, and overall, I find the work engaging and aligned with industry standards.

Cons

At IMAX, I sometimes feel frustrated by inconsistent leadership and limited opportunities for career growth. The pay can feel average compared to expectations. I’ve noticed communication issues and occasional uncertainty in company direction. Work-life balance can also be challenging, especially with changing policies and management decisions.

2.0

Aug 27, 2024

Big egos on top

Ops manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Access to movies at theatre and awesome colleagues.

Cons

Politics at HQ hurting success and employee morale at the LA location. High volume work and insufficient staffing.

4.0

Mar 24, 2023

Great Brand + Growth Opps

Director, strategic partnerships

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great brand affinity Industry leader Diverse workforce Opportunity for growth in new sectors

Cons

Full-time in-office expectation Lacks workforce culture and community Leadership + Strategy gaps

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