Does Ethos Life pay their employees well?

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

How satisfied are employees working at Ethos Life?

82% of Ethos Life employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Ethos Life 4.0 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.2 for culture and values and 4.0 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Ethos Life?

Software Engineer (14) , Product Manager (10) , Account Executive (5) , Senior Software Engineer (4) , Customer Service (3) , Life Insurance Agent (3) , Manager (3) , Product Analyst (3) , Account Manager (2) , Anonymous (2) , Customer Engagement Specialist (2) , Customer Experience (2) , Customer Experience Analyst (2) , Customer Experience Associate (2) , Customer Service Representative (2)

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

"Good Team to work with (Aspiring)" ((in 13 reviews)); "Great work culture, people are approachable, fast growing and interesting work." ((in 13 reviews)); "Management is supportive and genuinely invested in employee growth and well" ((in 12 reviews)); "Great work culture and respect for personal boundaries" ((in 12 reviews)); "Leadership: The leadership team is transparent, approachable, and genuinely cares about the well" ((in 12 reviews))

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

"frequent layoffs" ((in 12 reviews)); "Managers will use constant borderline emotionally abusive passive aggressive comments to try to drive you." ((in 6 reviews)); "Job security is not so much." ((in 5 reviews)); "From the ones I know personally, communication was almost non" ((in 5 reviews)); "Long hours." ((in 3 reviews))

What are employees saying about Ethos Life layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Ethos Life locations?

San Francisco , Austin , Houston , Boston , Bloomington , Illinois City , Ann Arbor , Raleigh , San Antonio , Costa Mesa , Los Angeles , Calimesa , Sacramento , Denver , Ellicott City , Tampa

Ethos Life reviews

4.2

82% would recommend to a friend

(210 total reviews)

Peter Colis

88% approve of CEO

85% positive business outlook

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Ethos Life has an employee rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars, based on 210 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Ethos Life employee rating is 20% above average for employers within the Insurance industry (3.5 stars).

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210 reviews

5.0

Jun 29, 2025

Excellent place to work

Senior underwriter

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Team atmosphere from top to bottom. Top management truly wants everyone's feedback. I feel respected and listed to! Unlimited PTO, Great work/life balance.

Cons

No 401K match (though I hear we may get it in the future).

5.0

Jun 6, 2025

Review After 6 Months

Strategic account manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Working at Ethos has been a genuinely positive and fulfilling experience. The company culture is friendly and collaborative, with amazing coworkers who are not only talented but also supportive. I feel that my contributions are valued, and it's clear that Ethos appreciates and invests in its people. The benefits are excellent, and the work itself is meaningful, which adds a strong sense of purpose to my day-to-day responsibilities.

Cons

Like with any startup, there can be a heavy workload at times, and the fast-paced environment often requires flexibility and multitasking. However, management is receptive to feedback, supportive, and truly invested in helping the team succeed. Despite the challenges, the work is incredibly rewarding, and I would absolutely recommend Ethos to anyone looking for a dynamic and fulfilling place to grow their career.

5.0

Mar 20, 2025

Resume Gold

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Opportunities for ownership and making an outsized impact in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Cons

The natural growing pains and ambiguity that come with being part of a hyper-growth successful startup.

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