Does GRAIL pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, GRAIL employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.6 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at GRAIL. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at GRAIL?

42% of GRAIL employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated GRAIL 3.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.0 for culture and values and 2.7 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at GRAIL?

Software Engineer (15) , Sales (9) , Senior Software Engineer (7) , Director (6) , Program Manager (6) , Recruiter (4) , Sales Representative (4) , Associate Director (3) , Clinical Lab Assistant (3) , Financial Analyst (3) , Sales Consultant (3) , Clinical Lab Associate II (2) , Clinical Laboratory Technologist (2) , Clinical Project Assistant (2) , Inside Sales Representative (2)

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

"Smart people to work with." ((in 21 reviews)); "Good culture and wonderful talent." ((in 14 reviews)); "Great colleagues and great problems." ((in 10 reviews)); "Important mission to detect cancer early with meaningful potential to save lives" ((in 10 reviews)); "Good benefits (including 2 weeks off per year for most of the company)" ((in 9 reviews))

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

"I am in agreement with the folks saying that senior leadership needs to be improved." ((in 19 reviews)); "Nothing pro anymore, management is bad" ((in 13 reviews)); "As good as the technology is, upper management is beyond horrible." ((in 8 reviews)); "Some managers take 10+ weeks off per year which would be amazing if it applied to ALL employees." ((in 7 reviews)); "Illumina merger, subsequent spin off, and the resulting layoffs are brutal and were objectively handled poorly and in the worst way possible." ((in 7 reviews))

What are employees saying about GRAIL layoffs in 2026?

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

GRAIL reviews

2.9

42% would recommend to a friend

(218 total reviews)

Bob Ragusa

39% approve of CEO

32% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.6

Compensation and benefits

3.3

Diversity & inclusion

3.1

Work/Life balance

3.0

Culture & values

2.7

Career opportunities

2.4

Senior management

GRAIL has an employee rating of 2.9 out of 5 stars, based on 218 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The GRAIL employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology industry (3.5 stars).

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Reviews by job title

218 reviews

4.0

May 16, 2021

Great company with a great mission

Financial analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

If its tech (early cancer detection) is widely adopted, it would change the world.

Cons

Typical startup chaos around objectives.

GRAIL Response

5y

Thank you for sharing your favorite parts about working at GRAIL and our opportunities for growth and improvement. We are continuously working to ensure that all employees feel valued and heard. Thank you for contributing to GRAIL’s success!

5.0

Apr 13, 2021

Grail Lives up to Values

Talent acquisition

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Grail is one of the most collaborative and inclusive team environments I've ever had the opportunity to work in. People are treated with respect, and leadership is humble, transparent, and accessible. "GRAILers" have opportunities to make a notable impact, take on projects and grow with the organization. The organization has several ERGs and is focused on meaningful DEI relationships in service to diversifying the workforce. My family has been greatly impacted by cancer, and GRAIL's multi-cancer early detection products will allow people to find cancer early, when it can be cured. How cool is that to be part of something so impactful on people's lives!

Cons

While hyper-growth and transitioning from R&D to commercialization are exciting, we sometimes find we cannot keep up with the demands of that growth. It's an area of opportunity.

GRAIL Response

5y

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience working at GRAIL. We value your feedback and take it to heart as we strive to make GRAIL a great place to work. As we continue to grow, we are continuously working to strengthen our culture.

2.0

Oct 7, 2023

Inexperienced managers under pressure

Programme manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The mission and the product

Cons

A lack of experience of middle management relative to other tech firms creates a poor environment where people don't support each other or collaborate effectively

GRAIL Response

2y

Thank you for your comments. We truly appreciate your feedback and suggestions. We take feedback seriously and will share it with the appropriate leadership.

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