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?

"Great benefits (even if the list of it is fading away over the years)" ((in 56 reviews)); "Great people among those who were hired while company was really growing" ((in 52 reviews)); "Great Company and Team." ((in 39 reviews)); "Great colleagues and Semrush as a tool is nice." ((in 37 reviews)); "+ Good salary" ((in 35 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 22 reviews)); "Communication is basically zero under new leadership." ((in 17 reviews)); "Make decisions behind closed doors on who stays and who goes without looping in a direct manager." ((in 17 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 10 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

Jun 2, 2025

It doesn’t feel like work – in the best way possible

Employer brand specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Being part of Semrush as an Employer Brand Specialist has honestly been one of the most rewarding chapters of my career so far. I’ve always felt trusted to bring my ideas to life, and that freedom has helped me grow a lot. One of the best things is that you always feel encouraged to take initiative. I’ve never once felt like just a number here. If you’re into digital marketing and want to work in an environment where people really care about what they do you should find that Semrush is the place to be. In fact, it's the longest I have been working in a company so far and I would love to continue for many more years :)

Cons

Things move fast, which is great for growth, Because it’s such a global company, time zones can make collaboration tricky sometimes. There's a lot of autonomy, which I love, but it might not work for everyone.

Semrush Response

12mo

Dear Colleague, Thank you for the positive feedback. Let's achieve even more together! Yours, the Semrush Team

5.0

May 31, 2025

Vibrant, ambitious, and supportive workplace

Senior product manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Semrush offers a truly dynamic and vibrant environment where innovation and ambition are encouraged daily. From day one, the onboarding process is smooth and supportive — you’re never left alone to figure things out. The company ensures everything you need for high-performing work is in place: top-tier devices, software tools, internal knowledge sharing, and generous benefits. The culture is collaborative, inclusive, and growth-oriented.

Cons

The project pace is fast and can feel intense, especially for those new to high-velocity environments. It may take some time to adjust if you’re used to more structured or slower-paced workflows.

Semrush Response

1y

Dear Colleague, We appreciate your positive review of Semrush. Let’s continue to uphold, promote, and grow our culture together! Yours, the Semrush Team

5.0

May 30, 2025

Great place to learn and grow

Analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

You are given a lot of autonomy and freedom to create new processes and improve upon things. Employees at Semrush are very talented and great to work with, and you are able to learn a lot through cross functional collaboration.

Cons

Some people struggle with the incredibly fast-paced environment. The company is evolving quickly and there can be some growing pains.

Semrush Response

1y

Dear Colleague, Thank you for the positive review! We're glad to hear you're enjoying your experience at Semrush! Yours, the Semrush Team

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