Does Keywords Studios pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Keywords Studios employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.0 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Keywords Studios. This rating has decreased by 7% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Keywords Studios?

59% of Keywords Studios employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Keywords Studios 3.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.5 for culture and values and 3.1 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Keywords Studios?

FQA Tester (219) , Player Support Agent (201) , LQA Game Tester (80) , Localization QA Tester (57) , QA/LQA Tester (52) , Development Support (50) , Lqa Tester (50) , Game Tester (47) , QA Tester (40) , Manual QA Tester (39) , Project Manager (34) , Software QA Tester (32) , Quality Assurance (31) , Player Support (22) , Customer Service Representative (20)

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

"The environment is great for people who can think creatively and are bold with their ideas." ((in 167 reviews)); "good work environment and fun" ((in 67 reviews)); "Nice colleagues with whom you can have fun" ((in 61 reviews)); "Great team to work with." ((in 60 reviews)); "The company also makes adjustments for Work from home setups." ((in 46 reviews))

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

"Salary is low and if you want to work here then you have to live in NCR." ((in 340 reviews)); "low pay and you dont know if you have work because they will tell you the day of." ((in 173 reviews)); "Some bad management in some areas" ((in 112 reviews)); "No benefits (no paid holidays/sick leaves)" ((in 78 reviews)); "it can seem at times like lots of the managers don't know better than to try to approach disciplinary styles when other methods would suffice." ((in 31 reviews))

What are employees saying about Keywords Studios layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Keywords Studios locations?

Redmond , Seattle , Los Angeles , Bothell , New York , San Francisco , San Jose , Bellevue , Burlingame , Mountain View , Fargo , Mahopac , Washington , Austin , San Antonio , Fort Smith , Germantown , Indianapolis , Ireland , Burbank , Menlo Park , Kirkland , Woodinville , Portland , Key West , Miami , Haverhill , Fort Mill , Sweden , Reminderville

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Keywords Studios reviews

3.4

59% would recommend to a friend

(1,604 total reviews)

Bertrand Bodson

60% approve of CEO

50% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.0

Diversity & inclusion

3.7

Work/Life balance

3.5

Culture & values

3.1

Senior management

3.1

Career opportunities

3.0

Compensation and benefits

Keywords Studios has an employee rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 1,604 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Keywords Studios employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Information Technology industry (3.9 stars).

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2K reviews

5.0

Jul 19, 2026

Great culture and management with no notable cons

Training manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great Culture, Good Management, Professional Enviornment

Cons

Nothing that I can think as of now

3.0

Jul 18, 2026

Smooth application process, but training can be challenging

Player support agent

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

Easy application, interview and deployment.

Cons

Some training sessions are conducted by foreign trainers, which can make communication and understanding more challenging. The work experience also varies significantly depending on the project, with some management teams creating an exhausting and toxic work environment.

Keywords Studios Response

Thank you for your thoughtful feedback. We're pleased to hear that you had a smooth application, interview, and onboarding experience. Creating a seamless candidate journey is something we continuously strive for. We also appreciate your honest feedback regarding training, project experiences, and leadership. At Keywords, we believe in The Power of Partnership. While this principle guides how we work with our clients, it also reflects our commitment to supporting our people and fostering strong, collaborative relationships. Your insights help us better understand where we can continue improving the employee experience while maintaining that balance. Thank you again for taking the time to share your perspective. We wish you continued success in your future endeavors.

2.0

Jul 12, 2026

Cab service but very low salary

Manual qa tester - l2

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CEO approval

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cab service are provided to employyes

Cons

Very low salary no growth no promomotion

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Great culture and management with no notable cons

Smooth application process, but training can be challenging

Cab service but very low salary

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