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
2.0
Feb 17, 2025
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Pros

• Some talented and supportive coworkers (but many leave due to lack of advancement). • Strong industry reputation in digital marketing. • Cross-functional collaboration opportunities—if you push for them yourself.

Cons

• Constantly changing priorities & leadership turnover – Goals, KPIs, and job expectations shift frequently, making long-term success difficult. Restructuring decisions often feel rushed and poorly communicated. • Limited career growth & development – Internal promotions are rare, and leadership prioritizes external hires over growing existing employees. • Unstable compensation structure – Pay plans have changed multiple times, often reducing earnings while increasing workload. Many employees have seen their compensation decrease despite strong performance.

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Semrush Response
1y
Dear Sender, Thank you for your review. We understand your frustration regarding the constant changes, but we also recognize that not everyone enjoys this dynamic, fast-paced environment that pushes individuals out of their comfort zones. However, this is how our company operates—our EVP is built on Change and Ownership at every step of the way. Regarding compensation—we have continuously adjusted it over the years to align with market standards and address business challenges, which, in turn, impacts workload. The current compensation reflects industry standards and has been working effectively. As for career growth—it remains our top priority. However, we also adapt it as business needs evolve. The more competitive the environment, the higher the bar. While this may not be the easiest path, those who are bold and ambitious can thrive here. That being said, we understand your concerns, but we cannot change our plans or slow down our pace of work and development. Nonetheless, we sincerely hope you find a workplace that aligns with your preferences and offers you the comfort you seek. Wishing you all the best in your future career endeavors! Yours, the Semrush Team
1.0
Feb 17, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

If you're very young, you might learn some tricks.

Cons

Very toxic. HR reviews are just opportunities for managers to tear down their own team. They act like everyone else is clueless while they think they're the only ones who know what’s what. Most jobs aren’t even advertised anymore—upper management just brings in their own people without any real screening. HR’s concern is a total sham; you can see it in the way they handle reviews. They yap about teamwork in theory, but in practice, nothing ever changes. And don’t even get me started on the ridiculous requests with absurd 48- to 72-hour deadlines.

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Semrush Response
1y
Dear Colleague, We’re truly sorry to hear that you have such negative feelings about working with us. Please know that fostering a toxic atmosphere is not part of our culture—we strive to maintain a friendly and positive work environment. While challenges may arise from time to time, the majority of our employees describe the company spirit quite differently. Regarding your concerns about nepotism and the open role—we assure you that this is not the case. All new roles are published on career websites, as that is the only way we invite candidates to participate in the interview process. We hope that, in time, your concerns will ease and that you’ll feel happy at Semrush again. If not, please let us know how we can support you. Yours, the Semrush Team
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