Does Semrush pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Semrush employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.2 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Semrush. This rating has improved by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Semrush?

78% of Semrush employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Semrush 4.2 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.1 for culture and values and 3.9 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Semrush?

Account Executive (62) , Sales (19) , Sales Executive (17) , Frontend Developer (13) , Project Manager (13) , Account Manager (11) , Backend Developer (11) , Marketing (10) , Product Owner (9) , Senior Account Executive (9) , Senior Software Engineer (9) , Customer Service Representative (8) , Customer Success Manager (8) , Data Scientist (8) , Customer Success Specialist (7)

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

"Good benefits and people." ((in 55 reviews)); "Great people among those who were hired while company was really growing" ((in 54 reviews)); "+ Good salary" ((in 36 reviews)); "Great colleagues and Semrush as a tool is nice." ((in 36 reviews)); "Great Company and Team." ((in 31 reviews))

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

"Marketing senior leadership is some of the worst you will ever encounter." ((in 23 reviews)); "Communication is basically zero under new leadership." ((in 17 reviews)); "The pay is low for the amount of work that's expected" ((in 15 reviews)); "Toxic managers who micromanage yet provide no coaching and have no idea what they’re doing/talking about." ((in 13 reviews)); "There are continuous layoffs." ((in 8 reviews))

What are employees saying about Semrush layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Semrush locations?

Philadelphia , Boston , Dallas , Trevose , Feasterville Trevose , New York , Phila , Trenton , Salt Lake City , Chicago , Syracuse , Washington , San Antonio , Los Angeles , Denver , Penn , Fstrvl Trvose , Florida City , Cyprus Heights , Old Spain , Spain , Germany

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Great place for high performers to thrive - Anonymous employee Semrush Employee Review

5.0

May 12, 2025

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

- Strong Product & Market Position: Semrush is a well-known name and product in digital marketing circles. The company is well established and has a bright, exciting future. Remote-Friendly & Flexible Hours: Many roles offer remote options and flexibility, plus agile working methods give you a lot of freedom to plan your own work week & tailor your work-life balance (plus unlimited PTO helps). Smart, Driven Colleagues: The company is definitely a high performance environment. This means you're surrounded by talented people who are passionate about what they do and are at the top of their game. Perks & Benefits: Competitive salary & benefits package with solid health coverage.

Cons

Rapid Growth & change: Nothing stays still or static at Semrush for long so you'll find everything from team structure to objectives and projects can change very, very quickly. If you're someone who values stability this could be challenging. Workload Can Be Heavy: The company culture is demanding - not unreasonably so, but Semrush hires people who are at the top of their field and there can be high expectations and a fast pace. If you're looking to learn and be challenged this is engaging, but it is hard work.

Semrush Response

1y

Dear Colleague, Thank you for your review! We couldn’t agree more with your statements. We work hard, move fast, and continually achieve new milestones together. It’s not always easy, but this is who we are. Yours, the Semrush Team

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5.0

Jun 22, 2026

Principal solutions consultant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Very thorough onboarding and enablement process. Great culture and people. Excellent company & team communication.

Cons

There's a lot to learn, which isn't a con - but something good to know.

Semrush Response

2w

Dear Colleague, We're so glad you're enjoying your time with us! Looking forward to seeing your continued growth at Semrush. Yours, the Semrush Team

1.0

Jul 18, 2026

Channel account manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

None, get ready to be micro managed and have unobtainable quotas.

Cons

Management is clueless on how to run a channel program. US team is run like a college frat with condescending management. No official PIP, they will invite you to a meeting with HR and fire you.

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Semrush Response

1d

Dear Sender, We're sorry to hear that your experience with us didn't meet your expectations. We recognize that developing and scaling a successful channel program comes with challenges, which is why we invest in hiring experienced specialists for these roles. As with any performance-driven position, managers may ask questions, provide guidance, and regularly review progress to help teams stay aligned with business goals. We understand that these interactions can be perceived differently depending on individual experiences. We appreciate your perspective and wish you all the best in your future career. Yours, the Semrush Team

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