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

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
5.0
Apr 14, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

Semrush genuinely treats employees as trusted professionals from day one. Targets and outcomes are clear, but the path to get there is yours to design, so you’re free from micromanagement and able to experiment, iterate, and see the direct impact of your ideas. The company’s results‑over‑hours mindset supports a flexible schedule—remote or hybrid—and an open, vocal culture where challenging the status quo is welcomed. When you do need a sounding board, a strong peer network of Slack channels, “ask‑me‑anything” attitude from colleagues, and a detailed knowledge base means expert help is only a message away.

Cons

That same trust can feel overwhelming at first. Onboarding is largely self‑directed, so newcomers must be proactive in piecing together resources and processes while absorbing a steep learning curve on the product and tooling stack. Change is also a constant: roadmaps shift quickly, org charts evolve, and new internal initiatives spin up almost weekly, which can feel disorienting until you find your bearings. The environment rewards people who are comfortable with ambiguity, willing to ask questions early and often, and able to carve out their own guardrails. If you thrive on step‑by‑step guidance or long lead times, the initial few months can be a bit of a whirlwind.

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Semrush Response
1y
Dear Colleague, We appreciate your detailed review and for highlighting both the pros and the cons. We hear you! The onboarding process is continuously being improved, and your feedback will help us make it even better. Yours, the Semrush Team
5.0
Apr 14, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

- Great company culture - A lot of time is invested in the onboarding process - Interesting problems to analyze and solve - Great benefits and work/life balance

Cons

None that I can think of

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Semrush Response
1y
Dear Colleague, Thank you for your positive review! Yours, the Semrush Team
5.0
Apr 14, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

The atmosphere here is truly welcoming and positive. From day one, I felt supported and included thanks to a well-structured and thoughtful onboarding process. The company culture promotes collaboration, openness, and respect - it’s clear that people genuinely care about each other. It’s a pleasure to work in a team of professionals who are always willing to help and share their knowledge

Cons

So far, I haven’t encountered any downsides

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Semrush Response
1y
Dear Colleague, We’re happy to hear you’re enjoying being part of Semrush. Wishing you continued success on your journey, we’re always here to support you! Yours, the Semrush Team
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