Does GitLab pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, GitLab employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.8 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at GitLab. This rating has decreased by 9% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at GitLab?

52% of GitLab employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated GitLab 3.9 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.2 for culture and values and 3.3 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at GitLab?

Account Executive (41) , Support Engineer (29) , Backend Engineer (21) , Software Engineer (18) , Sales (17) , Sales Development Representative (SDR) (17) , Business Development Representative (BDR) (15) , Senior Backend Engineer (14) , Manager (13) , Solutions Architect (13) , Strategic Account Leader (12) , Sales Representative (11) , Engineering Manager (9) , Sales Development Representative (9) , Senior Software Engineer (9)

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

"The people are great, GitLab makes a point of hiring good humans and it shows" ((in 63 reviews)); "Good benefits and comp packages." ((in 45 reviews)); "The team is great, from day one you're part of the GitLab family." ((in 32 reviews)); "competitive salary compared to other german SDR offers" ((in 25 reviews)); "Good pay" ((in 24 reviews))

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

"Significant concerns about decisions from senior leadership." ((in 23 reviews)); "tech is having a tough time now chaotic with changes non stop and no managers for some teams" ((in 16 reviews)); "New leadership doesn't have a clue of what to do." ((in 7 reviews)); "Hard grind, silent layoffs, and constant stack ranking." ((in 6 reviews)); "Limited opportunities for career growth and to work on new projects" ((in 6 reviews))

What are employees saying about GitLab layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed GitLab locations?

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3.4

52% would recommend to a friend

(299 total reviews)

Bill Staples

36% approve of CEO

36% positive business outlook

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3.9

Work/Life balance

3.8

Compensation and benefits

3.4

Diversity & inclusion

3.3

Career opportunities

3.2

Culture & values

2.7

Senior management

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5.0

Aug 25, 2024

Great Comany to Work For

Technical support engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Many growth opportunities - Amazing team - Flexibility (Result oriented approach to work)

Cons

- Changes to the workflows can happen really fast - Values changed a bit overtime

5.0

Aug 22, 2024

Awesome place to be!

Software engineer in test

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Remote Work Good Pay Diverse culture Living upto the value system

Cons

Remote work culture might make you feel lonely sometimes

3.0

Aug 5, 2024

Great company culture overall but be mindful that not all teams are the same

Program manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Company values are discussed and centered in a lot of conversations and initiatives Amazing company benefits All remote company

Cons

Inequitable promotion practices Lack of transparency / openness within certain teams Limited opportunities for growth and development Pay is not competitive compared to other tech companies

GitLab Response

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're pleased that you value our company’s core principles, benefits, and all-remote structure, and we acknowledge your concerns regarding pay and growth opportunities. At GitLab, we are committed to ensuring that our values are embedded in everything we do. We follow a structured approach to provide competitive, fair pay across the organization, and prioritize growth opportunities for our team members. Our compensation guidelines are designed to uphold fairness and transparency, benchmarking against the broader tech industry to remain competitive. You can learn more about our compensation approach here:https://handbook.gitlab.com/handbook/total-rewards/compensation/#competitive-rate. To explore how we foster growth and development within our teams, visit: https://handbook.gitlab.com/handbook/people-group/learning-and-development/career-development/igp-guide/t.

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