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 56 reviews)); "The people and culture are great." ((in 44 reviews)); "Great colleagues and people to work with" ((in 33 reviews)); "Pay was good." ((in 28 reviews)); "Great team to work with that cares for your well being and helps you succeed." ((in 22 reviews))

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

"Poor management." ((in 41 reviews)); "Managers have very poor judgement on the people they hire." ((in 22 reviews)); "Chaotic at times in upper management" ((in 15 reviews)); "3. Low salary increase and bonuses" ((in 13 reviews)); "My manager was a bully and no training on how to manage people, yet management let her do whatever she wants." ((in 9 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

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Getty Images reviews

3.4

52% would recommend to a friend

(662 total reviews)

Craig Peters

76% approve of CEO

35% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.0

Work/Life balance

3.8

Culture & values

3.8

Diversity & inclusion

3.2

Compensation and benefits

3.0

Senior management

2.8

Career opportunities

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).

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Reviews by job title

662 reviews

3.0

May 6, 2026

Okay but needs to keep up with the times

Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- nice people - want to do good

Cons

- technology feels old - ai can take their livelihood

Getty Images Response

1mo

Hi, there - thank you for your feedback! We’re glad to hear you’ve had positive experiences with the people here and that our team’s commitment to doing meaningful work stands out. We also appreciate your comments about our technology and concerns around AI. We recognize that staying current with technology is essential, and we’re always trying to invest in efforts to better support both our employees and the people we serve. If you have any suggestions that you'd like to share, or anything else on the topic you'd like to discuss, please feel free to email me at sarah.dudley@gettyimages.com

3.0

Jan 13, 2026

It’s good

Swe intern

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

It was a good place to work in he eral

Cons

No cons other than lower pay

Getty Images Response

5mo

Hello, thank you for your review! We appreciate you sharing your feedback on your time as an intern at Getty Images. If you have anything specific that you'd like to discuss in regard to your feedback, please feel free to email me at sarah.dudley@gettyimages.com!

4.0

Dec 17, 2025

Great place to work

Product manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great work life balance, good benefits

Cons

Not an ideal company to grow. The company is run by a few sharp minds and the rest is there stay 20 years to get the day to day done.

Getty Images Response

6mo

Hi, there - thank you for your review. We’re glad to hear that you experienced a strong work-life balance and valued our benefits, as these are areas that we work hard to maintain through our Flexible Work Principles and the hard work of our benefits team. We also appreciate your perspective on growth opportunities. We recognize that career development looks different for everyone, and we’re continually working to expand learning paths, mentorship, and opportunities for increased responsibility across the organization through year-end reviews and regular manager check-ins. We do also value the deep experience that long-tenured team members bring to our day-to-day operations, while also trying to provide growth opportunities for those who want to also grow their careers with Getty Images. If you'd like to talk about this, or any other topic, in further detail, feel free to email me at sarah.dudley@gettyimages.com!

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