Does Getty Images pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Getty Images employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.2 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Getty Images. This rating has decreased by 6% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Getty Images?

52% of Getty Images employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Getty Images 4.0 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.8 for culture and values and 2.8 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Getty Images?

Account Manager (22) , Senior Software Engineer (21) , Software Engineer (20) , Sales (17) , Account Executive (14) , Photographer (14) , Manager (13) , Sales Executive (12) , Customer Service Associate (11) , Customer Success Manager (10) , Director (8) , Photo Editor (8) , Sales Associate (8) , Senior Account Executive (8) , (5)

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

"Good benefits but only because they are a global company and N.A. complained" ((in 61 reviews)); "The people and culture are great." ((in 43 reviews)); "Great colleagues and people to work with" ((in 36 reviews)); "Pay was good." ((in 25 reviews)); "Great team to work with that cares for your well being and helps you succeed." ((in 24 reviews))

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

"Poor management." ((in 40 reviews)); "Managers have very poor judgement on the people they hire." ((in 22 reviews)); "Chaotic at times in upper management" ((in 14 reviews)); "My manager was a bully and no training on how to manage people, yet management let her do whatever she wants." ((in 11 reviews)); "3. Low salary increase and bonuses" ((in 11 reviews))

What are employees saying about Getty Images layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Getty Images locations?

Seattle , New York , Los Angeles , Chicago , McLean , South Seattle , Detroit , Newark , Huntsville , North Chicago , Mount Vernon , Arlington , Brooklyn , Phoenix , Nashville , Hawaiian Gardens , Hollywood , Miami , Northeast

Getty Images reviews

3.4

52% would recommend to a friend

(662 total reviews)

Craig Peters

76% approve of CEO

35% positive business outlook

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Getty Images has an employee rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 662 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Getty Images employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Media & Communication industry (3.7 stars).

Reviews by job title

662 reviews

3.0

Oct 10, 2024

Brand and company have great potential, but very risk-averse

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Flexible work/life balance - Amazing product - the brand lives and breaths photography and video - Some great people with a huge amount of expertise in the world of photography

Cons

- Managing up and saying what senior leaders want to hear gets your far - Lack of potential for promotion - Management is risk-averse, not willing to take big swings - Lack of resources - tiny budgets and unwilling to bring in outside resources

Getty Images Response

1y

Hi, there! Thank you for taking the time to share your review as a Getty Images employee. I'm glad to hear you appreciated the flexible work-life balance and found value in our product and team’s expertise. I also genuinely appreciate your insights on areas where we can improve. We recognize that fostering an environment that encourages open communication and innovation is vital. We consistently utilize our Leadership and Operating Principles to ensure we create a culture where everyone feels empowered to contribute and grow. Our CEO uses transparency in monthly All Hands meetings to make sure employees are updated on where we are utilizing budgets and resources. If you ever have additional questions about this, employees are encouraged to speak with their manager. Additionally, we have a regular review process to give all employees the opportunity to speak with their manager about career growth and next steps. If you have anything else you would like to share about this topic, or have any other feedback you'd like addressed, I'm happy to chat. Please feel free to email me at sarah.dudley@gettyimages.com!

5.0

Sep 19, 2024

Sales

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Hybrid/remote first working. Has all policies and procedures you’d expect from a global company.

Cons

Very little opportunity or clear roadmap for career advancement

Getty Images Response

1y

Hello, thank you for your review and for all of your work as an employee at Getty Images during the time you were employed here. I appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback regarding career advancement. We strive to ensure employees are set up for success, and this includes the ability to drive their career and move forward with opportunities that interest them. We have a standard performance review process which allows structured time for managers and employees to speak about their career goals. Our HR Business Partners are also always available for conversation in this regard as well. If there is any specific feedback you have that you'd like to pass along, I'm happy to chat! Feel free to email me at sarah.dudley@gettyimages.com.

5.0

Sep 17, 2024

This job is very greatfull

Company accountant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I'm familiar with this job

Cons

My request for this job to help me so that I will be one among in the company

Getty Images Response

1y

Hi, there. Thank you for taking the time to write a review. If you have anything specific you would like to chat about regarding your position or experience as an employee, please feel free to email me at sarah.dudley@gettyimages.com

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