OpenAI reviews

4.1

74% would recommend to a friend

(100 total reviews)

Sam Altman

72% approve of CEO

74% positive business outlook

OpenAI has an employee rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 100 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The OpenAI employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Management & Consulting industry (3.7 stars).

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100 reviews
5.0
Nov 12, 2025

Good

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

good, it’s a fast paced work environment, well compensated

Cons

risk of born out maybe

5.0
Nov 4, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

OpenAI provides a highly innovative environment with brilliant colleagues who are passionate about shaping the future of artificial intelligence. The company encourages creativity, offers excellent learning opportunities, and supports ethical AI research. The compensation and benefits are also very competitive.

Cons

Workload can be demanding with tight deadlines and high performance expectations. The fast-paced culture may feel overwhelming at times, and balancing deep research with product priorities can be difficult.

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