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      Semrush

      Engaged Employer

      Semrush reviews

      4.0

      77% would recommend to a friend

      (595 total reviews)
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      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

      Semrush has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 595 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Semrush employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Information Technology industry (3.6 stars).

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      595 reviews
      2.0
      Mar 10, 2023

      Will never be Hubpsot

      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Decent Pay. Some good people. The products are great, it's just stakeholders are consistently pulled in many different directions causing others to take the blame of ineptitude.

      Cons

      Was consistently sandbagged by stakeholders when it came to projects. Even after escalation, things didn't change. Zero guidance from executive teams and senior leaders leaving everyone in limbo for the last few months. Was laid off without zero warning as the economy takes a downturn as numerous companies have laid off 1000's of employees. Was called a liar by HR when referencing severance packages from other companies. The severance package offered was nowhere near in line with other companies. Not even 10% of what's being offered by Hubpsot, Meta, etc. Yet, they brag about making hundreds of millions in revenue each year.

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      Semrush Response
      3y
      Dear Sender, It's sad to see such a negative review about us. We’ve never tried to be Hubspot(?) since we have our own identity as Semrush. However, this point doesn't change our feelings toward your review. We always aim to ensure that employees have all the necessary tools, materials, and guidance for them to succeed here. Thanks for your feedback, we’ll pay additional attention to these processes. As for your experience with HR–we promote a culture of respect and will work internally to ensure that messages are given and received with a sense of courtesy. Wish you all the best in the future. Yours, Semrush Team.
      2.0
      Jun 2, 2025

      Stay away from the sales team

      Sales
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      -Other departments in the company seem happy. The positive reviews you see here are not from the sales organization and there are reasons for that. -The product market fit is strong and customers love the platform.

      Cons

      -The CRO is awful and inexperienced. VP level leaders are not competent either. Everyone has been waiting for the new CEO to fire the entire sales leadership team and bring in actual talent. -There is no sales culture and no trust from the top down. The toxic negativity is felt in every internal meeting I’m in, and there are a lot of those. -Quotas are massive and continue to go up each month despite very few people hitting goal. -Promotions and raises are a joke, and equity is not an option unless you’re an executive. -100% outbound, you’ll get no help from marketing and will source everything yourself.

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      Semrush Response
      1y
      Hi there, Thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts. It’s great to hear that you see the strength in our product and have noticed positive vibes in other teams. Sorry to hear you’ve been having a tough time. It might be worth chatting with someone from HR, they're there to help! We’ve seen a lot of good feedback from people in Sales, but that doesn’t mean your experience isn’t valid. If something’s not working, we’d like to understand and support you. There’s already a strong culture of recognition within the team. Things like the President’s Club and equity programs are part of that, but we know there’s always room to grow. We’re doing our best to keep building a place where people feel supported and motivated. That said, Sales can be a high-pressure environment, and the pace isn’t always easy. We’re working on finding the right balance as we grow. Yours, the Semrush Team
      3.0
      Oct 4, 2024

      Leadership Ruined the Company

      Account executive
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Work environment was positive, co-workers are the only reason the in office requirement was bearable

      Cons

      Changing and increasing quota nearly 200% over the course of 6 months

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      Semrush Response
      1y
      Dear Sender, Thank you for your feedback and kind words about our team and atmosphere. However, regarding the 200% quota increase, we respectfully disagree. Our expectations are based on industry standards and aligned with the growth we're seeing in sales. We understand this pace may not suit everyone, but it’s how we maintain our leadership in the market. Wishing you all the best in your future endeavors! Yours, the Semrush Team
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