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) , Customer Service Representative (8) , Customer Success Manager (8) , Data Scientist (8) , Senior Software Engineer (8) , Customer Success Specialist (7)

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

"Benefits are good." ((in 61 reviews)); "Great people among those who were hired while company was really growing" ((in 57 reviews)); "Great colleagues and Semrush as a tool is nice." ((in 39 reviews)); "Great Company and Team." ((in 35 reviews)); "+ Good salary" ((in 28 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 15 reviews)); "The pay is low for the amount of work that's expected" ((in 15 reviews)); "Constant layoffs with most of the global sales team being let go." ((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

77% would recommend to a friend

(595 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

3.8

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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Reviews by job title

595 reviews

5.0

Apr 11, 2025

Great place to work at

Account executive

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The company offers excellent benefits that stand out in today's job market. Biggest advantage opportunity is the learning on daily basis. Working at one of the top marketing platforms means staying ahead of industry trends with development & knowledge. The work environment is greatly positive, with supportive colleagues & a collaborative atmosphere. Management is attentive and genuinely helpful, and team members are willing to support each other.

Cons

Honestly, hard to think of any....

Semrush Response

1y

Dear Colleague, Thank you so much for your review. We're happy to hear that you enjoy working with us! Yours, the Semrush Team

5.0

Apr 11, 2025

A Fast-Paced, Innovative Company with Great People and Opportunities

Project assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Smart and supportive colleagues – You’re surrounded by passionate, knowledgeable people who are always willing to help. Global mindset – A truly international team and client base, which makes the work diverse and exciting. Opportunities for growth – Room to take ownership, try new things, and grow professionally. Innovative environment – The company is constantly evolving, which keeps things interesting. Good work-life balance – Flexible working hours and a strong remote/hybrid culture. Strong leadership vision – Leadership is approachable and transparent about goals and direction.

Cons

Pace can be intense – Things move fast, which can be challenging for those who prefer a more structured environment. Time zone coordination – With teams around the world, scheduling meetings across regions can occasionally be tricky. Some processes feel too rigid – As the company grows, certain procedures and structures can feel overly formal or slow to adapt.

Semrush Response

1y

Dear Colleague, Thank you so much for your positive review! We're glad that, despite the fast-paced environment, you're enjoying your time here and recognizing all the opportunities ahead! Yours, the Semrush Team

5.0

Apr 6, 2025

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Senior data engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Modern stack, strong team, ownership, flexibility, growth

Cons

Legacy, ambiguity, silos, pressure, context-switching

Semrush Response

1y

Dear Sender, Thank you for the 5-star review! We also appreciate that you highlighted both the pros and cons. While we understand the workload can be intense at times, we’re driven by ambition and the desire to keep moving forward. We know this pace may not suit everyone, but we always aim to be transparent about it. Yours, the Semrush Team

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