Does Nerdery pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Nerdery employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.3 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Nerdery. This rating has decreased by 10% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Nerdery?

56% of Nerdery employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Nerdery 3.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.4 for culture and values and 3.0 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Nerdery?

Software Engineer (34) , Senior Software Engineer (10) , Account Executive (7) , Project Manager (6) , Software Developer (5) , Principal Software Engineer (4) , Senior Developer (3) , Senior Project Manager (3) , Software Project Manager (3) , User Experience Designer (3) , (2) , Business Analyst (2) , Client Partner (2) , Programmer/Analyst (2) , Quality Assurance Engineer (2)

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

"Coworkers are great." ((in 13 reviews)); "+Good work/life balance" ((in 11 reviews)); "Fun and smart people." ((in 8 reviews)); "Free food/drinks and beer" ((in 7 reviews)); "Amazing work environment in all regards" ((in 6 reviews))

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

"Senior leadership is the biggest challenge that Nerdery faces." ((in 19 reviews)); "Low pay." ((in 13 reviews)); "particularly when hiring into upper management." ((in 7 reviews)); "There have been a few "restructuring" layoffs in the last few years due to developers of specific disciplines "being on the bench" without work (due to changes in industry trends)." ((in 7 reviews)); "Majority of developers and project managers have no idea how to develop quality software." ((in 6 reviews))

What are employees saying about Nerdery layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Nerdery locations?

Bloomington , Minneapolis , Chicago , Edina , Phoenix , Kansas City , Columbia Heights , Crystal , Eagan

Nerdery reviews

3.2

56% would recommend to a friend

(224 total reviews)

Michael Schmidt

53% approve of CEO

35% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.7

Work/Life balance

3.4

Culture & values

3.3

Compensation and benefits

3.1

Diversity & inclusion

3.0

Career opportunities

2.8

Senior management

Nerdery has an employee rating of 3.2 out of 5 stars, based on 224 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Nerdery 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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Reviews by job title

224 reviews

4.0

Jul 26, 2024

Great people and work life balance but....

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

My co-workers made it enjoyable.

Cons

The constant changing of priorities, the lack of transparency, and tone-deafness. You can't be a company of culture if you destroy the culture by chasing short profits and letting go of an entire team that helped build the culture.

4.0

May 9, 2024

Exciting work, talented developers

Data analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

You will learn a lot quickly, work with talented people, and be on fast-paced exciting projects.

Cons

Not a lot of space for career growth or mobility into new domains. Poor raise structure. Company is favoring more off shore hires.

5.0

Mar 20, 2024

Collaborative, Respectful Workplace with Top-Notch Benefits at Nerdery

Technical recruiter

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Thoughtful and Present Leadership: The leadership team at Nerdery is incredibly supportive and genuinely cares about the well-being and growth of their employees. They're always available to answer questions, offer guidance, and celebrate successes. Wonderful Work-Life Balance: Nerdery prioritizes a healthy work-life balance. They offer flexible work arrangements and encourage employees to take advantage of their generous time off policies. Culture of Collaboration and Respect: One of the best things about Nerdery is the collaborative and respectful work environment. Everyone is willing to help each other out, and there's a strong sense of teamwork and camaraderie. Competitive Benefits: Nerdery offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, and a generous 401K match. Generous Family Leave Policies: Nerdery understands the importance of family, and they offer extensive and inclusive family leave policies to support employees during important life events.

Cons

Economic Pressures: Like many small businesses, Nerdery can be susceptible to the effects of the broader economy. This can translate to fluctuations in project availability or resource allocation. For example, during economic downturns, project timelines might need to be adjusted to accommodate resource constraints.

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