Does Instrument pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Instrument employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.2 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Instrument. This rating has decreased by 3% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Instrument?

59% of Instrument employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Instrument 3.8 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.2 for culture and values and 3.4 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Instrument?

Designer (9) , Developer (6) , Graphic Designer (6) , Senior Producer (4) , Senior Strategist (4) , Senior Developer (3) , Strategist (3) , Associate Design Director (2) , Creative Director (2) , Design Director (2) , Senior Software Developer (2) , Software Engineer (2)

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

"The people here are great." ((in 17 reviews)); "Work life balance is great." ((in 10 reviews)); "Competitive benefits." ((in 5 reviews)); "Your coworkers will be great." ((in 4 reviews)); "Clear career growth path." ((in 3 reviews))

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

"Poor leadership" ((in 9 reviews)); "Lots of layoffs, you’re dodging bullets all the time" ((in 5 reviews)); "Software roles have below average pay." ((in 4 reviews)); "Low diversity" ((in 4 reviews)); "No team culture, it's behind" ((in 3 reviews))

What are employees saying about Instrument layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Instrument locations?

Portland , New York , Los Angeles , San Francisco , Anaheim , San Jose

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Instrument reviews

3.1

59% would recommend to a friend

(24 total reviews)

Laurel Burton

13% approve of CEO

17% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.8

Work/Life balance

3.4

Career opportunities

3.2

Culture & values

3.2

Diversity & inclusion

3.2

Compensation and benefits

2.5

Senior management

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24 reviews

Reviews about "Compensation"

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3.0

Aug 18, 2025

Mismanaged company

Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good work life balance, remote work

Cons

Below average pay, sub par management, no roadmap for employee growth. Most of the best employees have already left.

4.0

Mar 26, 2024

Designer

Product designer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Work life balance is great. True focus on prioritizing your real life.

Cons

Much lower salary based on other agencies. Teams are too isolated from each other.

3.0

Apr 20, 2022

Good Work Life Balance

Software development engineer (sde)

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The company has a Good Work-Life Balance. Great people.

Cons

Software roles have below average pay.

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