Does ThoughtSpot pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, ThoughtSpot employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.9 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at ThoughtSpot. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at ThoughtSpot?

68% of ThoughtSpot employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated ThoughtSpot 3.4 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.7 for culture and values and 3.7 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at ThoughtSpot?

Software Engineer (25) , Account Executive (24) , Member Of Technical Staff (18) , Member of Technical Staff(MTS) (18) , Sales Development Representative (SDR) (15) , Sales (14) , Director (6) , Senior Software Engineer (6) , Product Manager (5) , SMTS - Senior Member of Technical Staff (5) , Solutions Analyst (5) , Staff Engineer (5) , Staff Software Engineer (5) , Engagement Manager (4) , MTS-2 Software Engineer (4)

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

"The culture and people have been great here and it surprised me initially in a good way." ((in 63 reviews)); "Wage and benefits are good." ((in 48 reviews)); "great people to work with." ((in 45 reviews)); "Great leadership better product!" ((in 25 reviews)); "work culture is good & people are good ." ((in 20 reviews))

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

"No work life balance" ((in 16 reviews)); "Frequent layoffs" ((in 14 reviews)); "Poor management" ((in 11 reviews)); "The company could use more diversity across the board, but we are aware of this and are actively finding new ways to expand recruiting to create a more diverse population." ((in 9 reviews)); "Managers just assign stuff without discussion." ((in 6 reviews))

What are employees saying about ThoughtSpot layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed ThoughtSpot locations?

Palo Alto , Sunnyvale , Mountain View , Chicago , New York , Dallas , San Francisco , San Jose , Plano , San Diego , Boston , Mullica Hill , Bloomington , Chesapeake , Buffalo , Madison , Phoenix , Washington , Charlotte , Austin , Indianapolis , Los Angeles , Stamford , Seattle , Orlando , Charleston , Atlanta , Foster City

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ThoughtSpot reviews

3.7

68% would recommend to a friend

(457 total reviews)

Ketan Karkhanis

74% approve of CEO

60% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.9

Compensation and benefits

3.7

Culture & values

3.7

Career opportunities

3.5

Diversity & inclusion

3.5

Senior management

3.4

Work/Life balance

ThoughtSpot has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 457 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The ThoughtSpot 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

457 reviews

3.0

Apr 13, 2025

declining with new leadership

Smts - senior member of technical staff

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good insurance Flexing work hour

Cons

Lot of of unfairness during recognition,

ThoughtSpot Response

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We’re glad to hear you’ve found value in the flexibility and benefits we offer — we know those matter. We also want to acknowledge your concern around fairness in recognition. That feedback is important, and we take it seriously. Recognition should be clear, consistent, and tied to impact — not just visibility. As we continue evolving under new leadership, we’re committed to improving how we celebrate contributions across all levels and ensuring people feel seen for their work. If you’re open to it, we’d welcome a conversation to better understand your experience and how we can improve. Thank you again for being part of ThoughtSpot.

1.0

Apr 10, 2025

Not the right time

Sales

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great product and amazing solutions engineers

Cons

Leadership is dramatically changing including hiring people to clean house without saying it.

ThoughtSpot Response

Thank you for sharing your perspective. We're glad to hear you enjoyed the people and product — and that the culture of collaboration and learning made a difference during your time here. We recognize that periods of change can be challenging. While evolving the business is necessary for growth, we know it’s just as important to lead with empathy and transparency. Your feedback is a valuable reminder, and we’re committed to improving how we navigate change going forward. Thanks again for being part of ThoughtSpot.

4.0

Apr 8, 2025

Great culture

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great culture, autonomy, excellent leaders

Cons

Apart from communication issues within some teams, no cons.

ThoughtSpot Response

Thank you for the kind words! We’re so glad you’re experiencing the culture, autonomy, and leadership that make ThoughtSpot special. We hear your feedback on communication — it's something we’re actively working on as we scale. Appreciate you being part of the team and helping us grow stronger.

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