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

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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).

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73 reviews

2.0

Sep 4, 2019

Used to be a great place to work

Technical service representative

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

When I first joined the culture of the company was great, everyone was very close knit and supported one another.

Cons

Low Pay Lack of Team Work Management Micromanages No work life balance after new management took over

Ookla Response

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Our team members are our greatest asset and we take your feedback seriously. At Ookla, we strive to give everyone the autonomy to do their best work. We are lean by design, and sometimes that means stepping up to support your team and putting in the extra time to create great products. This said, we understand that work-life balance is important and we want everyone to come to work from a healthy place. We are sorry you feel this way and would love to connect with you further if you feel comfortable in doing so.

1.0

Jan 31, 2026

Not a place where you build your career

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Unlimited PTO, decent pay and permanent work from home. Work life balance is fine.

Cons

Since the founders were forced out, the new leadership has shown little passion or commitment to the product. Their continued presence appears driven more by personal financial incentives than by long-term vision. Although feedback is routinely collected, it is rarely acted upon, and many internal processes remain broken. Product quality has declined, with frequent issues reducing overall effectiveness. Hiring standards have deteriorated as well. While the company aspires to be a leader in its space, it lacks innovation and has instead settled into mediocrity. The culture has gone downhill, small perks have all been taken away.

2.0

May 29, 2025

Horrible Politics, Ineffective

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

It's a job. Tough out there.

Cons

Politics make work inefficient. Culture taken a huge dive into corporate chaos. New leadership ineffective. Business in trouble.

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