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 3.9 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) , 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?

"Good benefits and people." ((in 60 reviews)); "Great people among those who were hired while company was really growing" ((in 53 reviews)); "+ Good salary" ((in 36 reviews)); "Great colleagues and Semrush as a tool is nice." ((in 36 reviews)); "Great Company and Team." ((in 35 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)); "Communication is basically zero under new leadership." ((in 18 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 16 reviews)); "There are continuous layoffs." ((in 8 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

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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

1.0

Sep 24, 2025

do not recommend

Enterprise account executive

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

you can work from anywhere

Cons

micro management, no clear company OKRs

Semrush Response

8mo

Dear Colleague, We’re sorry to hear that your experience hasn’t been the right fit so far. We truly appreciate your feedback and encourage you to reach out to your HR—we’ll do our best to find a solution that works for you! Yours, the Semrush Team

2.0

Sep 22, 2025

Good salary, wrong current company way

Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Valuable salary and benefits, highly experienced teammates, interesting tasks, and technology stack choice.

Cons

There is a very nervous and stressful atmosphere within the company at the moment. I doubt the management appreciates employees.

Semrush Response

8mo

Dear Sender, Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re delighted to know you value the team, projects, and benefits. At Semrush, people are at the heart of everything we do, and we strive to create the best conditions and atmosphere for everyone. We’re sorry you didn’t feel that way and wish you all the best in your future career! Yours, the Semrush Team

1.0

Sep 21, 2025

Strong product and talented team, but unstable leadership

Vice president

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

*Smart, driven colleagues who care about their work *Recognized brand in the digital marketing space *Solid product with clear value to customers, as long as they're able to stay relevant *Opportunities to work on global accounts *Competitive compensation and benefits

Cons

*Extremely high turnover at senior levels *Leadership decisions driven more by politics than long-term vision *Lack of stability makes it hard to do meaningful work *Constant reorganizations create uncertainty and low morale *Poor accountability at the top; blame often pushed down

Semrush Response

8mo

Dear Sender, Thank you for your feedback and management advice. Sometimes what may appear as instability is actually our adaptation to a constantly changing environment. We understand this may not always feel comfortable, but it is often necessary to drive the business forward. We appreciate the time you spent working with us and wish you all the best in your future career! Yours, the Semrush Team

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