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 improved by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Semrush?

78% 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 3.9 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 people among those who were hired while company was really growing" ((in 54 reviews)); "Benefits are good." ((in 53 reviews)); "Great Company and Team." ((in 37 reviews)); "Great colleagues and Semrush as a tool is nice." ((in 36 reviews)); "+ Good salary" ((in 31 reviews))

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

"Marketing senior leadership is some of the worst you will ever encounter." ((in 23 reviews)); "Communication is basically zero under new leadership." ((in 17 reviews)); "Toxic managers who micromanage yet provide no coaching and have no idea what they’re doing/talking about." ((in 14 reviews)); "The pay is low for the amount of work that's expected" ((in 13 reviews)); "Unexpected layoffs are normal for Semrush now." ((in 9 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

78% would recommend to a friend

(160 total reviews)

Bill Wagner

83% approve of CEO

63% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.2

Diversity & inclusion

4.2

Work/Life balance

4.2

Compensation and benefits

4.1

Culture & values

3.9

Senior management

3.9

Career opportunities

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Reviews by job title

160 reviews

Reviews about "Compensation"

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5.0

Apr 24, 2025

Paid media specialist in Semrush

Paid media specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Working alongside highly skilled professionals on world-class marketing initiatives creates a dynamic environment for experimentation and meaningful impact. The company also offers excellent work-life balance through flexible working hours, unlimited paid time off, and well-designed offices in multiple locations.

Cons

While the compensation is fair and generally aligns with industry averages, it may not be considered highly competitive. Additionally, the absence of a bonus program presents an opportunity to strengthen the overall compensation and recognition framework further.

Semrush Response

1y

Dear Colleague, Thank you for your feedback! We’re happy to hear you enjoy working in a dynamic environment and appreciate our focus on work-life balance. We also value your input regarding compensation and recognition and will keep it in mind as we continue to improve. Yours, the Semrush Team

5.0

Apr 14, 2025

Nice place to work in

Senior backend developer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I like to work here. What I like most is the great work/life balance — you really have everything you need to perform well without burning out. The compensation is fair and in line with the current market. It’s a proper 100% remote setup with processes that actually support remote work, plus modern equipment. There’s also a healthy level of autonomy: you're trusted as a professional and have a lot of influence over how and when you get things done — which definitely helps with productivity.

Cons

At that moment I didn't face any significant issue

Semrush Response

1y

Dear Colelague, Thanks so much for the kind words! We're really glad to hear you're feeling supported, trusted, and balanced—that’s exactly the experience we aim to create. Yours, the Semrush Team

4.0

Apr 14, 2025

Honestly good people to work with

Senior data analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Best in class onboarding: technical, business, and people wise. This is often underestimated but has an immense impact on future success. - Collaborative culture: people are responsive, willing to help and learn - Modern tools and processes: working with technologies in-demand, acknowledging and leveraging AI

Cons

Salary is ok but not great

Semrush Response

1y

Dear Colleague, Thank you for your review! Yours, the Semrush Team

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