Does Epic Games pay their employees well?

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

How satisfied are employees working at Epic Games?

59% of Epic Games employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Epic Games 3.3 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.4 for culture and values and 3.3 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Epic Games?

Software Engineer (24) , Producer (15) , Software Developer (13) , Game Designer (11) , Production Assistant (9) , Senior Software Engineer (9) , Senior Producer (7) , Artist (6) , Designer (6) , Programmer (6) , Senior Programmer (6) , 3D Artist (5) , Community Manager (5) , Intern (5) , Product Manager (5)

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

"Great benefits and very well" ((in 89 reviews)); "Epic has a great culture and treats their contractors very well." ((in 30 reviews)); "this company provides quality with good salary" ((in 26 reviews)); "The team is great" ((in 20 reviews)); "good pay + quarterly bonus" ((in 16 reviews))

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

"Leadership does not understand how to lead a company sustainably" ((in 24 reviews)); "bad management it can be really chaotic" ((in 18 reviews)); "layoffs are common." ((in 17 reviews)); "Long hours and can be stressful" ((in 17 reviews)); "Executive leadership and work life balance is challenging" ((in 12 reviews))

What are employees saying about Epic Games layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Epic Games locations?

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Epic Games

Epic Games reviews

3.7

59% would recommend to a friend

(498 total reviews)

Tim Sweeney

42% approve of CEO

38% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.2

Compensation and benefits

3.5

Diversity & inclusion

3.4

Culture & values

3.3

Work/Life balance

3.3

Career opportunities

2.8

Senior management

Epic Games has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 498 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Epic Games employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Media & Communication industry (3.7 stars).

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Reviews by job title

498 reviews

5.0

Oct 5, 2021

Amazing company to work for

Publisher development executive

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Epic has a great mission and great products. They are developer focused and are making acquisitions to make the internet safer for kids in the metaverse. The worklife balance is fantastic. I could not be happier.

Cons

No cons in the year that I have been here.

5.0

Sep 18, 2021

Nice

Designer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Nice place to work at, good people

Cons

Long hours and rude management sometimes

5.0

Sep 13, 2021

Amazing Company to Work for!

People team

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Epic is one of the few companies that truly cares about their employees and it resinates throughout the company. While we do have outstanding benefits and compensation, we foster a culture that is creative, exciting and diverse. The people is also what makes this place amazing to work at. When you step into a room, you can see and feel the passion behind each individual. We are all excited about Epic's goals as a company and the products we create for developers and players to enjoy.

Cons

This isn't really a negative but more of a truth about how we operate. We are a fast paced environment that can change direction at any time. This is a company for people that can adapt quickly and provide solutions.

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