Does Kickstarter pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Kickstarter employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.9 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Kickstarter. This rating has decreased by 5% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Kickstarter?

58% of Kickstarter employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Kickstarter 4.2 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.0 for culture and values and 3.4 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Kickstarter?

Software Engineer (6) , Anonymous (4) , Senior Software Engineer (3)

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

"Lots of creative people with cool lives outside of work" ((in 12 reviews)); "The office is beautiful." ((in 6 reviews)); "Great culture, excellent office, and solid product." ((in 5 reviews)); "Great work/life balance (4 Day Work Week!!!)" ((in 4 reviews)); "Lots of genuinely dedicated, creative employees who believe in the company's stated purpose of bringing creative projects to life." ((in 4 reviews))

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

"On top of that, senior leadership seems to have a hard time staying focused and following through." ((in 6 reviews)); "level management as well as HR." ((in 5 reviews)); "Some managers are amazing, but others, not so much." ((in 3 reviews))

What are employees saying about Kickstarter layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Kickstarter locations?

Brooklyn , New York , Chantilly , Los Angeles , Berkeley , Fort Lauderdale , Greenpoint , Remote , United States Coast Guard - Air Station Sacramento

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Kickstarter reviews

3.8

58% would recommend to a friend

(65 total reviews)

Everette Taylor

82% approve of CEO

47% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.2

Diversity & inclusion

4.2

Work/Life balance

4.0

Culture & values

3.9

Compensation and benefits

3.4

Career opportunities

3.2

Senior management

Kickstarter has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 65 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Kickstarter employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Information Technology industry (3.9 stars).

Ratings by demographic groups

Gender

Veteran status

Reviews by job title

65 reviews

5.0

Sep 11, 2017

Former Intern Review

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great company culture – open, friendly employees made us feel at home quickly Positive work environment – supportive teams

Cons

Really can't say much here – it's a great company with great people.

5.0

Jul 26, 2016

Data Analyst Intern

Data analyst intern

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great culture, excellent office, and solid product.

Cons

No cons to speak of.

5.0

Jul 11, 2016

All In Together Now

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

This is a place where people truly care about what they're doing and speak their mind, regardless of title. Healthy discussions are highly encouraged, collaboration is always happening, and the people here make this work environment most enjoyable. The camaraderie helps keep this company together in spite of the immense growth its gone through.

Cons

In spite of its maturity there are still aspects of the company that are start-up like. This includes growth spurts to flux in head count, management, and changes to house rules. Regardless, the growth is understandable and if you can accept that and roll with the punches then its all good.

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