Does Semrush pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Semrush employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.2 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Semrush. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Semrush?

77% of Semrush employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Semrush 4.2 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.1 for culture and values and 3.8 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Semrush?

Account Executive (62) , Sales (19) , Sales Executive (17) , Frontend Developer (13) , Project Manager (13) , Account Manager (11) , Backend Developer (11) , Marketing (10) , Product Owner (9) , Senior Account Executive (9) , Senior Software Engineer (9) , Customer Service Representative (8) , Customer Success Manager (8) , Data Scientist (8) , Customer Success Specialist (7)

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

"Great benefits (even if the list of it is fading away over the years)" ((in 51 reviews)); "Great people among those who were hired while company was really growing" ((in 50 reviews)); "Great Company and Team." ((in 37 reviews)); "Great colleagues and Semrush as a tool is nice." ((in 35 reviews)); "+ Good salary" ((in 32 reviews))

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

"product gives false information on companies seo, leadership is awful, enablement/training team is of the lowest quality." ((in 22 reviews)); "Chaotic communication, lack of respect from the boss, some colleagues seemed like making boycott, some orders where deleted after five minutes by stakeholders" ((in 16 reviews)); "Toxic managers who micromanage yet provide no coaching and have no idea what they’re doing/talking about." ((in 16 reviews)); "The pay is low for the amount of work that's expected" ((in 12 reviews)); "Constant layoffs with most of the global sales team being let go." ((in 10 reviews))

What are employees saying about Semrush layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Semrush locations?

Philadelphia , Boston , Dallas , Trevose , Feasterville Trevose , New York , Phila , Trenton , Salt Lake City , Chicago , Syracuse , Washington , San Antonio , Los Angeles , Denver , Penn , Fstrvl Trvose , Florida City , Cyprus Heights , Old Spain , Spain , Germany

Semrush reviews

4.0

77% would recommend to a friend

(29 total reviews)

Bill Wagner

81% approve of CEO

62% positive business outlook

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4.2

Work/Life balance

4.2

Compensation and benefits

4.1

Culture & values

4.1

Diversity & inclusion

3.9

Senior management

3.8

Career opportunities

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4.0

May 5, 2026

Supportive culture with strong learning opportunities.

Anonymous employee

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Business Outlook

Pros

Working in Operations Support at Semrush offers a highly collaborative and fast-paced environment where teams are genuinely supportive, and knowledge-sharing is encouraged. The company provides strong onboarding and continuous learning opportunities, making it easy to build both technical and operational expertise. Processes are well structured but still flexible enough to allow initiative and problem solving, which makes the role engaging rather than repetitive. There’s also a positive work culture with transparent communication from leadership, regular feedback, and a clear focus on employee growth. The international environment and exposure to diverse teams add extra value, especially for developing communication and coordination skills.

Cons

Some processes are still evolving, so priorities can shift quickly. There can also be a learning curve at the beginning due to the number of tools and systems used.

Semrush Response

2mo

Dear Colleague, Thank you for your review! It’s great to hear your experience at Semrush has been so positive and that you’ve had strong support and meaningful opportunities in your role thus far. Let’s keep building and growing together! Yours, the Semrush Team

5.0

Dec 4, 2025

Great place to work

Anonymous employee

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CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The company offers a highly flexible work schedule and excellent benefits, fostered by a genuinely positive and supportive work environment. It is composed of friendly, professional individuals, celebrating a strong commitment to cultural diversity.

Cons

While enjoying the unmatched flexibility of unlimited PTO, be warned: it might just spoil you! Adjusting to standard vacation policies at other companies might prove to be the most challenging adjustment you face after working here.

Semrush Response

7mo

Dear Colleague, Thank you for your positive review. We’re happy to hear you’re enjoying our company benefits, especially the unlimited PTO policy :) Looking forward to, hopefully, many more years of collaboration together! Yours, the Semrush Team

5.0

Dec 3, 2025

Great place to work

Anonymous employee

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CEO approval

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Pros

I enjoy working at Semrush. I really value the independence I have in delivering my tasks and the trust management shows in my opinions and decisions. It’s been especially meaningful to introduce changes to our processes and see them appreciated and fully implemented. I’m also grateful for the PTO policy. As a parent of young children, having that kind of work–life balance makes a huge difference. On top of that, the open, honest conversations and the many great people I get to work with and learn from make this a place where I feel supported and motivated.

Cons

In terms of what could be improved, I really do enjoy the flexibility of remote work, but I sometimes miss the energy of being around the team. Having a few more opportunities to meet in person would really help deepen that sense of belonging and make our connections even stronger.

Semrush Response

7mo

Dear Colleague, Thank you for your positive feedback and valuable insight. Let’s keep building together! Yours, the Semrush Team

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