Does OpenAI pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, OpenAI employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.6 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at OpenAI. This rating has decreased by 7% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at OpenAI?

74% of OpenAI employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated OpenAI 3.2 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.7 for culture and values and 4.1 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at OpenAI?

Software Engineer (10) , Member Of Technical Staff (9) , Research Scientist (5) , AI Engineer (4) , Data Scientist (4) , Research Engineer (4) , Machine Learning Engineer (3) , Senior Software Engineer (3) , AI Intern (2) , AI Researcher (2) , AI Trainer (2) , GTM (2) , Programmer (2) , Recruiter (2) , Remote AI Trainer (2)

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

"Really smart people" ((in 10 reviews)); "Exciting field (sort of cutting edge) and very good compensation." ((in 7 reviews)); "Competitive, good pay, cutting edge" ((in 6 reviews)); "High salary, better than the other" ((in 6 reviews)); "edge work, smart colleagues, great pay, and a mission" ((in 6 reviews))

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

"Better work life balance." ((in 7 reviews))

What are employees saying about OpenAI layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed OpenAI locations?

San Francisco , New York , Kingman , Rhome , Dayton , California City , Los Angeles , Union City , Palo Alto , San Jose , California , Buford , Alaska , London , Hollywood, Los Angeles

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4.1

74% would recommend to a friend

(100 total reviews)

Sam Altman

72% approve of CEO

74% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.6

Compensation and benefits

4.1

Career opportunities

3.8

Senior management

3.7

Culture & values

3.7

Diversity & inclusion

3.2

Work/Life balance

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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4.0

Dec 5, 2024

AI Intern

Ai intern

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good compensation Interesting, rewarding projects

Cons

Must be in person for the job

5.0

May 13, 2024

Mission-Driven Company with Innovative Tech

Member of technical staff

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

OpenAI is a mission-driven organization. Everyone here is aligned with a shared purpose, which adds significant meaning to our daily work. Knowing that the efforts contribute to a larger goal enhances job satisfaction and instills a strong sense of pride in being part of it.

Cons

Fast paced. Interview tasks occupy too much time.

5.0

Nov 7, 2023

Amazing company

Member of operational staff

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great time and a great company

Cons

5 days onsite, long work days

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