Does Ookla pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Ookla employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.8 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Ookla. This rating has improved by 6% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Ookla?

69% of Ookla employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Ookla 4.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.7 for culture and values and 3.7 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Ookla?

Software Engineer (10) , Engineer (3) , Data Engineer (2) , ISR- Inside Sales Representative (2) , Manager (2) , Software Developer (2) , Technical Account Manager (2) , Vice President (2)

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

"Excellent culture" ((in 8 reviews)); "Unlimited PTO." ((in 5 reviews)); "Some nice people" ((in 5 reviews)); "Everyone is a team player and genuinely wants to see each other succeed." ((in 3 reviews)); "Easy place to work." ((in 3 reviews))

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

"Would still like to see more diversity in the engineering department, but leadership knows and is actively working towards that." ((in 5 reviews)); "Massive layoffs are incoming." ((in 4 reviews)); "Disorganized, management is constantly changing, poor communication and no long term plans that get passed down." ((in 3 reviews)); "New management is allowing hostile and toxic individuals to flourish and they appear to be supported by the parent company." ((in 3 reviews))

What are employees saying about Ookla layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Ookla locations?

Seattle , New York , Reston , Noorvik , Washington , Denver , Miami

Ookla reviews

3.7

69% would recommend to a friend

(73 total reviews)

Stephen Bye

69% approve of CEO

68% positive business outlook

Ratings by demographic groups

Race / Ethnicity

Gender

Sexual orientation

Disability

Parent or family caregiver

Veteran status

Ookla has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 73 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Ookla employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Information Technology industry (3.7 stars).

Reviews by job title

73 reviews

5.0

Mar 6, 2025

Superb company, best employer ever

Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great tech company to work for with a lot of interesting things going for it Some of the smartest people I worked with in my entire career Did some of the best work in my career there Fantastic pay, superb range of benefits

Cons

Nothing I can think of

1.0

Feb 4, 2025

Run away!

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Despite the toxic environment and poor leadership, colleagues are the best. They are hardworking, supportive, and bring a sense of camaraderie that makes the challenging atmosphere more bearable. Their dedication and teamwork are the only bright spots in an otherwise difficult situation.

Cons

The work environment at this company is incredibly toxic, with a clear disconnect between the C-level and the realities of building a successful, healthy culture. The leadership (HR) lacks a fundamental understanding of tech, leading change, and fails to create the right environment for success, and likes to blame others. It often feels like the company is more interested in extracting as much from its employees as possible, with little regard for their well-being. Meanwhile, the CEO shows a concerning level of indifference to what's happening within the organization and lacks the strength to lead effectively. The overall culture is one of stagnation and burnout, with no real focus on growth or support for its people.

5.0

Oct 1, 2021

Feeling blessed to be part of this company

Technical account manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Ookla is a unique place to work. Everyone is super chill and so friendly. The management team is always approachable and open to discuss anything. Remuneration packages a great. I wish other companies could mimic Ookla!

Cons

Nothing at all to highlight..

Viewing 61 - 63 of 73 Reviews

Jobs at Ookla

Software Engineer III - Frontend

Enterprise Account Manager - Channel Sales

Customer Solution Manager - Public Sector

Senior Enterprise Sales Director

Ookla

Ookla reviews

Company ratings over time

Ratings by demographic groups

Reviews by job title

Superb company, best employer ever

Run away!

Feeling blessed to be part of this company

Jobs at Ookla

Ookla reviews FAQs

Want the inside scoop on your own company?

Bowls

Followed companies

Job searches

Company ratings over time

Ookla reviews FAQs

Jobs at Ookla