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 55 reviews)); "Great people among those who were hired while company was really growing" ((in 54 reviews)); "Great Company and Team." ((in 37 reviews)); "Great colleagues and Semrush as a tool is nice." ((in 36 reviews)); "+ Good salary" ((in 30 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)); "This isolated communication in vertical management silos, and blocked career opportunities for long" ((in 17 reviews)); "Make decisions behind closed doors on who stays and who goes without looping in a direct manager." ((in 16 reviews)); "The pay is low for the amount of work that's expected" ((in 14 reviews)); "Constant layoffs with most of the global sales team being let go." ((in 11 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

Sep 24, 2024

A dynamic and growth-focused workplace

Marketing operations lead

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I've been working at Semrush for over 7 years, and it’s been a great experience overall. One of the things I really admire is the level of independence we have to bring our ideas and projects to life. There's a real sense of ownership here, and the entrepreneurial spirit is encouraged across all teams, which makes it an exciting place to work. The company also offers plenty of opportunities for growth and development, so you’re constantly learning and evolving in your role.

Cons

The work can be pretty intensive. The tempo is fast, and the expectations are high, which can sometimes be a bit overwhelming. If you're looking for a slower-paced environment, this might be challenging. However, if you thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced setting, this could be a perfect fit.

Semrush Response

1y

Dear Colleague, Thank you so much. It’s valuable for us to receive such a positive review! Yours, the Semrush Team

5.0

May 28, 2024

Currently, this is the best company and the best people I have ever worked with

Product designer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Comfortable work schedule. - Pleasant people and great professionals. - Opportunities to learn, teach, and grow as a great specialist. - Decent benefits.

Cons

The salary might be slightly below market rate.

Semrush Response

2y

Dear Colleague, Regarding the cons you mentioned, we want to assure you that we keep all salaries within the market rate and continuously conduct research on this matter. Anyway, thank you for the positive feedback. Let's continue rocking together! Yours, the Semrush Team

5.0

May 24, 2024

Great place to work and grow

Cloud engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

As a cloud engineer, I love how Semrush cultivates a dynamic and forward-thinking atmosphere, fully embracing the latest technologies. Management's support is solid, and there are plenty of chances for me to use the latest technologies, grow professionally, and keep learning. Flexible working hours and remote work options greatly contribute to a healthy work-life balance. Last but not least is my team, which is filled with talented engineers who are passionate about what they do and are all about collaboration and sharing knowledge.

Cons

I haven't noticed any downsides here over the past four years

Semrush Response

2y

Dear Colleague, Thank you so much for the positive review! Yours, the Semrush Team

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