Does Ziff Davis pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Ziff Davis employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.1 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Ziff Davis. This rating has decreased by 3% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Ziff Davis?

53% of Ziff Davis employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Ziff Davis 3.6 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.4 for culture and values and 3.1 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Ziff Davis?

Account Executive (6) , Account Manager (5) , Software Engineer (5) , Finance (4) , Sales (4) , Business Analyst (3) , Customer Support Representative (3) , Manager (3) , Campaign Manager (2) , Chief Technology Officer (CTO) (2) , Director (2) , Editor (2) , Inside Sales Representative (2) , Journalist (2) , Marketing (2)

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

"Good Benefits" ((in 15 reviews)); "The HR team is great and very supportive and keeps us informed." ((in 11 reviews)); "Great culture & focus on purpose." ((in 9 reviews)); "Leadership fosters a collaborative environment, and colleagues are always willing to help." ((in 5 reviews)); "Salary, benefits excellent, promo opportunities good" ((in 3 reviews))

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

"The roles in AP are overworked and you will be expected to preform well knowing it’s a sign of poor management." ((in 7 reviews)); "Pay is low for job requirements." ((in 5 reviews)); "I had a stellar track record, and only left because of layoffs that also affected other staff members." ((in 4 reviews)); "low to average base pay" ((in 4 reviews)); "abstract and elusive senior leadership" ((in 4 reviews))

What are employees saying about Ziff Davis layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Ziff Davis locations?

New York , Austin , Los Angeles , San Francisco , Atlanta , Newark , Glencoe , Wisconsin Rapids , Washington , Dallas , Texas City , Folsom , Denver , Miami , Orlando , Clearwater , Midtown New York

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Ziff Davis reviews

3.4

53% would recommend to a friend

(161 total reviews)

Vivek Shah

78% approve of CEO

43% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.6

Work/Life balance

3.5

Diversity & inclusion

3.4

Culture & values

3.1

Compensation and benefits

3.1

Career opportunities

3.0

Senior management

Ziff Davis has an employee rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 161 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Ziff Davis 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

161 reviews

5.0

Nov 16, 2021

Supportive management

Senior applications security engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Supportive management You are being heard Individuals are well respected

Cons

No cons to mention. If you adopt the culture, it's easier to become a part of the company.

4.0

Nov 13, 2021

Work Env

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Work Env is really good and coworkers are very friendly

Cons

Managers are non technical in QA

5.0

Oct 29, 2021

Outstanding Overall Work Environment

General counsel

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Ziff Davis truly cares about its employees and has established an amazing culture over the last few years. While hard work is expected, the type of work and fellow employee engagement and interaction make the company a great place to work.

Cons

The leadership team is outstanding. It's unfortunate that the team hasn't been able to interact in person due to COVID.

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