Does Descartes Systems pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Descartes Systems employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.5 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Descartes Systems. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Descartes Systems?

82% of Descartes Systems employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Descartes Systems 4.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.9 for culture and values and 3.5 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Descartes Systems?

Software Developer (24) , Account Executive (11) , Senior Software Engineer (8) , Implementation Consultant (6) , Sales (6) , Analyst (5) , Software Engineer (4) , Ar Representative (3) , Consultant (3) , Customer Service Representative (3) , Junior Software Developer (3) , Senior Account Executive (3) , Vice President Sales (3) , AP Coordinator (2) , Business Development Manager (2)

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

"Good benefits and people to work with" ((in 16 reviews)); "Work from home is expected and appreciated" ((in 14 reviews)); "Great people working in a company" ((in 11 reviews)); "Culture is great." ((in 10 reviews)); "Great Team and environment" ((in 9 reviews))

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

"Low salaries for the industry." ((in 14 reviews)); "low pay compared to market" ((in 10 reviews)); "You just had to recuperate as best you could until it overwhelmed you again and keep arguing for more people on the team, more specialty instead of hybrid positions and better management." ((in 10 reviews)); "Annual salary increases are minimal." ((in 7 reviews)); "Outdated office space" ((in 3 reviews))

What are employees saying about Descartes Systems layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Descartes Systems locations?

Pittsburgh , Atlanta , Chicago , New York , Cleveland , Silver Spring , Miami , Salt Lake City , Cincinnati , Westborough , Dearborn , Charlotte , Dallas , Nashville , Los Angeles , Ontario , Willow Grove , Palm Beach Gardens , Orlando , Tampa , Marietta , Remote

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Descartes Systems reviews

3.9

82% would recommend to a friend

(262 total reviews)

Ed Ryan

82% approve of CEO

74% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.1

Diversity & inclusion

4.1

Work/Life balance

3.9

Culture & values

3.7

Senior management

3.5

Compensation and benefits

3.5

Career opportunities

Descartes Systems has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 262 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Descartes Systems 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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262 reviews

4.0

May 22, 2026

Good culture and great people, but low salaries

Junior java developer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good culture and great people.

Cons

Low salaries for the industry.

3.0

Apr 27, 2026

Software Developer At Descartes Systems Group

Software developer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good working environment. No work pressure.

Cons

No Big Bonuses, no equity.

3.0

Mar 31, 2026

A Place to Grow

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Acceptable pay Generous time off and benefits Opportunities to learn

Cons

Unclear responsibilities Lack of quality training

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