Sotheby's reviews

2.5

21% would recommend to a friend

(650 total reviews)

Charles F. Stewart

12% approve of CEO

23% positive business outlook

Sotheby's has an employee rating of 2.5 out of 5 stars, based on 650 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Sotheby's employee rating is 29% below average for employers within the Retail & Wholesale industry (3.5 stars).

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650 reviews
2.0
Sep 24, 2025

Does not value employees

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

You get to work with amazing art and objects. Generous time off.

Cons

Paltry raises and very little upward mobility. Disorganized company.

1.0
Sep 19, 2025

Not good

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Some of the people that work there are actually decent

Cons

A really dehumanizing experience with low pay and constant threat of layoffs

1.0
Sep 18, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good name on resume. Exposure to world-class art.

Cons

Exploitative, lack of mentorship, 70+ hour workweeks for minimum wage, hostile environment to POCs. Developed chronic skin condition due to stress and long hours. Do not work here if you value your physical and mental health. Consider that this is coming from a self-admitted nepo baby (as referenced in the other reviews) – unfortunately the mistreatment is that entrenched.

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