Does Monks pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Monks employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.9 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Monks. This rating has decreased by 3% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Monks?

56% of Monks employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Monks 3.5 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.4 for culture and values and 3.1 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Monks?

Estagiário (77) , Account Manager (72) , Project Manager (70) , Designer (41) , Producer (34) , Analista Júnior (30) , Frontend Developer (30) , Creative Director (28) , Senior Account Manager (28) , Analista (26) , Graphic Designer (26) , Software Engineer (25) , Account Director (23) , Senior Project Manager (22) , Senior Producer (21)

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

"Love my team the people are great and will stick up for you over the client if need be." ((in 166 reviews)); "Monks has a great culture" ((in 110 reviews)); "good benefits if we were able to use them all" ((in 103 reviews)); "Good work life balance in genera" ((in 56 reviews)); "bosses and colleagues are nice" ((in 45 reviews))

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

"Low salary compared to the market" ((in 71 reviews)); "Leadership has no concrete direction" ((in 68 reviews)); "Bad management processes." ((in 65 reviews)); "low pay considering the talent of the people and the money that they bring to the company" ((in 31 reviews)); "The upper management doesn't care much of the well being of the employees." ((in 19 reviews))

What are employees saying about Monks layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Monks locations?

Los Angeles , New York , San Francisco , Denver , Seattle , Venice , Chicago , Culver City , Miami , Atlanta , California City , Santa Monica , South San Francisco , San Jose , Jersey City , Port Monmouth , Boise , Amsterdam , Buffalo , Phoenix , Detroit , Washington , Wilmington , Austin , Nashville , Columbus , Encino , Hawthorne , Irvine , San Diego

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3.3

56% would recommend to a friend

(1,304 total reviews)

Sir Martin Sorrell | Wesley ter Haar | Bruno Lambertini

28% approve of CEO

33% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.9

Diversity & inclusion

3.5

Work/Life balance

3.4

Culture & values

3.1

Career opportunities

2.9

Compensation and benefits

2.8

Senior management

Monks has an employee rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars, based on 1,304 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Monks 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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2.0

Jul 22, 2026

Once great place to work now plagued by poor leadership with no strategy

Consultant

Recommend

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Pros

Was great for years but now on a perpetual downward slide. Good clients and interesting projects that work with latest technology

Cons

Poor leadership with no strategy, constantly circling the drain with layoffs and reorgs but no long term vision

5.0

Jul 21, 2026

Excellent employer with great work-life balance

Incident response analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Excellent employer Good work life balance Excellent space for growth and learning Freedom of work and learning

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Nothing as of yet, all pros only no cons

3.0

Jul 21, 2026

Good Work-Life Balance, Moderate Growth

Media buyer

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

Supportive work environment with good flexibility and a healthy work-life balance. Teams are collaborative, and the overall work pressure is manageable, allowing employees to work independently and maintain consistency.

Cons

Learning opportunities can vary depending on the account or team you're assigned to. Some roles may offer limited exposure to new challenges, making career growth and skill development slower for those seeking a fast-paced learning environment.

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