Does NETGEAR pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, NETGEAR employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.1 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at NETGEAR. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at NETGEAR?

29% of NETGEAR employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated NETGEAR 2.9 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.2 for culture and values and 2.3 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at NETGEAR?

Software Engineer (14) , Software Test Engineer (11) , Intern (10) , Director (7) , Senior Engineering Product Manager (5) , Senior Software Engineer (5) , Engineer (4) , Product Manager (4) , Software Test Engineer Co-op (4) , Firmware Developer Co-op (3) , Marketing (3) , Marketing Intern (3) , Operations (3) , Quality Assurance Engineer (3) , Sales Manager (3)

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

"I have been able to promote several people and reward great performers." ((in 32 reviews)); "Benefits were good, not much overtime." ((in 20 reviews)); "The pay is good." ((in 18 reviews)); "Good work environment and also interesting work" ((in 13 reviews)); "The culture and freedom of working at Netgear is amazing" ((in 9 reviews))

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

"Poor management, lack of support" ((in 22 reviews)); "No work/life balance" ((in 13 reviews)); "The challenge is that even with recent reorganization, much of the current upper and aspiring upper management don't understand or perhaps are unwilling to recognize that the rank and file are extremely overworked and don't feel adequately recognized for their contributions to the business." ((in 11 reviews)); "Managers don’t get reviewed by direct reports, so there’s no accountability." ((in 10 reviews)); "No training approved." ((in 4 reviews))

What are employees saying about NETGEAR layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed NETGEAR locations?

San Jose , Carlsbad , San Diego , Santa Clara , Atlanta , New York , Sunnyvale , Salt Lake City , Naperville , Kansas City , Sacramento , Escondido , Fremont , San Francisco , San Leandro , California , Egypt

NETGEAR reviews

2.6

29% would recommend to a friend

(61 total reviews)

CJ Prober

57% approve of CEO

32% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.1

Compensation and benefits

2.9

Work/Life balance

2.6

Diversity & inclusion

2.3

Senior management

2.3

Career opportunities

2.2

Culture & values

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5.0

May 25, 2013

Great place to work!

Senior engineering product manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Management Great Leadership Compensation Team / culture / people Ownership of products/projects Exposure and opportunity for advancement Good work / life balance

Cons

If I had to say one, it would be some employees take a while to adapt to an environment where you take ownership of an entire product or project and they are used to compartmentalized structure, only work in a specific area over and over again. At Netgear, you will find you exposure broadened and if your not ready for that, it could be too much. However, the management and leadership is prepared to equip the team for success and the supporting cast is designed to ensure success, support and stability.

5.0

Apr 4, 2013

Highly Ethical Company that Rewards its Employees

Vice president

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

NETGEAR has very little bureaucracy and gives me ownership for my job and my function. No micromanagement and very good, clear direction and communication from the CEO. They promote from within and have a good bonus plan. I have been able to promote several people and reward great performers. I feel very appreciated.

Cons

They run lean, so if you are not the type that wants to work hard, this is not the place for you.

1.0

Nov 11, 2012

Work here if you like being thrown under the bus

Mid management

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Pay is good after profitable years, mediocre otherwise Benefits are OK

Cons

Dictator at the top threatens all who bring facts that don't fit his opinions Reduces staff in sales, marketing and engineering routinely with dishonestly and disrespect to the dearly departed when revenues pull back for any reason Home of the underachiever's club False claims of innovation: there is none All Tactical, No Strategy - the CEO likes it this way Company talks Values it doesn't Live Revenues and profits are falling - company is guiding lower

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