Does Shift4 pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Shift4 employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.2 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Shift4. This rating has decreased by 8% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Shift4?

45% of Shift4 employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Shift4 3.2 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.2 for culture and values and 2.8 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Shift4?

Customer Service Representative (15) , Manager (9) , POS Support Representative (9) , Technical Support (8) , Operations (6) , Software Engineer (6) , Supervisor (6) , Technical Support Specialist (6) , POS Support (5) , Risk Analyst (5) , Account Executive (4) , Advanced Support Representative (4) , Director (4) , Payment Support (4) , Product Manager (4)

What are the pros of working at Shift4 according to real employee reviews?

"Great people and teams." ((in 34 reviews)); "Good benefits and Full remote" ((in 29 reviews)); "Lots of great teams within the company" ((in 15 reviews)); "Decent work life balance" ((in 14 reviews)); "Great Culture and positive vibes within the sales office" ((in 11 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Shift4 according to real employee reviews?

"Poor leadership and unable to move forward with many projects." ((in 17 reviews)); "They throw you out to handle calls with no actual training." ((in 7 reviews)); "Communication was horrible and I had to walk away." ((in 6 reviews)); "Then I was placed under a different manager who lived two states away and was expected to commute there 2x per week just to make phone calls at the office." ((in 6 reviews)); "No actual annual salary review." ((in 5 reviews))

What are employees saying about Shift4 layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Shift4 layoffs and their outlook for job security at Shift4 in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Shift4 locations?

Allentown , Las Vegas , Center Valley , Atlanta , Morrisville , Tampa , Silver Spring , Israel , Weehawken , Chicago , New York , Raleigh , San Francisco , Philadelphia , Fort Lauderdale , Washington , Houston , Seattle , Miami , Greenville , Jersey City , Ohio , Brooklyn , Maspeth , Rochester , Phoenix , Tempe , Malta , Leland , Minneapolis

Shift4 reviews

3.3

45% would recommend to a friend

(426 total reviews)

Taylor Lauber

34% approve of CEO

50% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.6

Diversity & inclusion

3.2

Culture & values

3.2

Work/Life balance

3.2

Compensation and benefits

2.8

Senior management

2.8

Career opportunities

Shift4 has an employee rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars, based on 426 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Shift4 employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Information Technology industry (3.9 stars).

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Reviews by job title

426 reviews

2.0

Jun 24, 2026

Poor Leadership and Management

Business analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great opportunity to gain hands-on experience with large-scale payment systems and work alongside talented engineering teams. I developed a strong understanding of payment processing, backend systems, and enterprise technology while working on challenging, high-impact projects.

Cons

Executive leadership often seemed disconnected from the realities of running the business, with limited visibility into team capacity and the long-term impact that repeated layoffs had on product quality, customer experience, and operational effectiveness. Many managers and directors were strong technical contributors but lacked the people leadership skills needed to build and support high-performing teams. My experience included frequent micromanagement, unrealistic expectations, public criticism, and a tendency to assign blame rather than encourage collaboration. This created a culture of low morale and made it difficult for employees to do their best work.

Shift4 Response

4d

Thank you for sharing your review about Shift4. We appreciate your feedback, which includes both positive aspects such as great opportunity to gain hands-on experience and developing a strong skill set, as well as concerns regarding leadership skills and micromanagement. We value open communication and take all feedback seriously. If there is anything specific you would like to discuss or any further details you would like to share, please feel free to reach out to our HR department. Your insights will be treated with the utmost confidentiality.

5.0

Jun 18, 2026

Kind environment, but can be slow at times

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Really nice environment and everyone is really kind

Cons

Can be a bit slow sometimes

Shift4 Response

4d

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with Shift4. Your feedback is invaluable to us as we strive to create a supportive and fulfilling work environment for all our employees. Thank you for being a valuable member of our team, and we look forward to supporting your growth and success in the future.

5.0

Jun 17, 2026

Very talented people, but no real feedback on cons

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Very talnted pepole . .

Cons

. . . . .

Shift4 Response

4d

Thank you for taking the time to share your positive feedback about Shift4. We greatly appreciate your kind words and are thrilled to hear about your positive experience. Your feedback motivates us to continue striving for excellence and providing the best possible experience for all our employees.

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