Is Lamar Advertising a good company to work for?

Lamar Advertising has an overall rating of 4.4 out of 5, based on over 543 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months. 89% of employees would recommend working at Lamar Advertising to a friend and 90% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Lamar Advertising have been left by employees working as Sales Manager , Real Estate Manager and Campaign Coordinator .

Does Lamar Advertising pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Lamar Advertising employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.1 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Lamar Advertising. This rating has improved by 3% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Lamar Advertising?

89% of Lamar Advertising employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Lamar Advertising 4.4 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.5 for culture and values and 4.2 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Lamar Advertising?

Account Executive (89) , Installer (20) , Sales Manager (16) , Real Estate Manager (15) , Sales (12) , Campaign Coordinator (10) , Sales Account Executive (9) , Senior Account Executive (8) , Office Manager (7) , Sales & Campaign Coordinator (7) , Sales Coordinator (7) , Graphic Artist (5) , Graphic Designer (5) , Sales and Campaign Coordinator (5) , Account Manager (4)

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

"The benefits are great and they seem to truly care about you as a person." ((in 47 reviews)); "Great people to work for." ((in 37 reviews)); "Great work life balance" ((in 23 reviews)); "Flexible, fun work environment, co" ((in 15 reviews)); "Great culture and leadership." ((in 13 reviews))

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

"Lots of turn over from poor management and changes" ((in 25 reviews)); "Managers are afraid to make decisions without higher approval." ((in 7 reviews)); "Horrible training videos, and sales school is necessary to attend." ((in 6 reviews)); "Upper management is protected." ((in 6 reviews)); "General Managers are paid on cash flow, and they are extremely cheap, as is the corporate office." ((in 6 reviews))

What are employees saying about Lamar Advertising layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Lamar Advertising locations?

Baton Rouge , Richmond , Las Vegas , Little Rock , Columbus , Philadelphia , Birmingham , New York , Shreveport , Oklahoma City , Dallas , Pensacola , Tallahassee , Atlanta , La Crosse , Raleigh , Gulfport , Crown Point , Toledo , Seattle , Pittsburgh , Reading , Panama City , Augusta , Illinois City , Kansas City , Springfield , Rochester , Janesville , Milwaukee

Lamar Advertising reviews

4.4

89% would recommend to a friend

(516 total reviews)

Sean Reilly

94% approve of CEO

90% positive business outlook

Company ratings over time

Ratings trend for the last 6 months (516 reviews)

Ratings by demographic groups

Race / Ethnicity

Gender

Sexual orientation

Disability

Parent or family caregiver

Veteran status

Lamar Advertising has an employee rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars, based on 516 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Lamar Advertising employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Media & Communication industry (3.7 stars).

Reviews by job title

516 reviews

5.0

Oct 30, 2023

Amazing place to work

Account executive

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

If you like a close knit family atmosphere this is the place for you. Management is great. Corporate is great. Everyone is treated with the utmost respect.

Cons

I wish the commission structure was higher.

Lamar Advertising Response

2y

Wow, thank you so much for these kind words! It's great to hear that the supportive atmosphere we work so hard to build is being felt. Thank you for being a part of our Lamar family!

5.0

Oct 30, 2023

Great Company & Fun Environment

Sales

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

-Company is 5/5 Stars with Benefits, Stock Plan, and Culture. -Work-Life Balance -Reliable Product that's easy to sell -Promotions within the Company (Easy to Advance or Relocate to another office) -Sell more, Make more.

Cons

-Economy predicts how your sales will go most of the time

Lamar Advertising Response

2y

Thank you for taking the time to share your positive experience! We appreciate your dedication to our team and look forward to continued success together!

5.0

Oct 30, 2023

Great Company with Amazing Culture

National sales

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I can honestly say I work with my friends. Management is top-notch - they truly care about the team. I've always heard great things about Lamar, and they're all true.

Cons

Nothing bad to say here

Lamar Advertising Response

2y

Thank you so much for your positive feedback! We're thrilled to hear that you feel a sense of camaraderie and friendship within your team. We're grateful for your many years of service to Lamar!

Viewing 259 - 261 of 516 Reviews

Jobs at Lamar Advertising

Intern - Marketing Graphic Designer

View job

Construction - Billboard Installer

Construction - Billboard Installer

Airport Contract Fulfillment Coordinator