Does Semrush pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Semrush employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.2 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Semrush. This rating has improved by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Semrush?

78% of Semrush employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Semrush 4.2 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.1 for culture and values and 3.9 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Semrush?

Account Executive (62) , Sales (19) , Sales Executive (17) , Frontend Developer (13) , Project Manager (13) , Account Manager (11) , Backend Developer (11) , Marketing (10) , Product Owner (9) , Senior Account Executive (9) , Senior Software Engineer (9) , Customer Service Representative (8) , Customer Success Manager (8) , Data Scientist (8) , Customer Success Specialist (7)

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

"Good benefits and people." ((in 55 reviews)); "Great people among those who were hired while company was really growing" ((in 54 reviews)); "+ Good salary" ((in 36 reviews)); "Great colleagues and Semrush as a tool is nice." ((in 36 reviews)); "Great Company and Team." ((in 31 reviews))

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

"Marketing senior leadership is some of the worst you will ever encounter." ((in 23 reviews)); "Communication is basically zero under new leadership." ((in 17 reviews)); "The pay is low for the amount of work that's expected" ((in 15 reviews)); "Toxic managers who micromanage yet provide no coaching and have no idea what they’re doing/talking about." ((in 13 reviews)); "There are continuous layoffs." ((in 8 reviews))

What are employees saying about Semrush layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Semrush locations?

Philadelphia , Boston , Dallas , Trevose , Feasterville Trevose , New York , Phila , Trenton , Salt Lake City , Chicago , Syracuse , Washington , San Antonio , Los Angeles , Denver , Penn , Fstrvl Trvose , Florida City , Cyprus Heights , Old Spain , Spain , Germany

Semrush reviews

4.0

78% would recommend to a friend

(597 total reviews)

Bill Wagner

83% approve of CEO

63% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.2

Diversity & inclusion

4.2

Work/Life balance

4.2

Compensation and benefits

4.1

Culture & values

3.9

Senior management

3.9

Career opportunities

Semrush has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 597 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Semrush employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Information Technology industry (3.6 stars).

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Reviews by job title

597 reviews

3.0

Jun 9, 2026

Great team and benefits, but weak leadership

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Benefits Flexibility Team members are great to work with

Cons

Leadership was not the best. Did not have any upward mobility

Semrush Response

1mo

Dear Colleague, We're glad to hear that your teammates, flexibility, and benefits have contributed positively to your experience. We appreciate your perspective on leadership and career growth, as these are important areas that continue to evolve alongside the business. Thank you for being part of Semrush, and we look forward to our continued collaboration together. Yours, the Semrush Team

5.0

Jun 8, 2026

Strong work-life balance with a steep learning curve

Customer success manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Work life balance Diversity of clients Leadership organization

Cons

Step learning curve Self pace learning (works for me but Its not for everyone)

Semrush Response

1mo

Dear Colleague, It's wonderful to hear that your experience at Semrush has been such a positive one.Look forward to your continued success! Yours, the Semrush Team

5.0

Jun 4, 2026

Incredible experience with supportive culture and leadership

Onboarding consultant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

recently joined Semrush, and the experience has been incredibly positive from day one. Leadership is highly communicative and transparent, which sets a great tone for the entire organization. The team gave me such a warm welcome, highlighting the fantastic, supportive company culture here. I am thrilled to be part of the company!

Cons

None right now. Wish I was able to join the company sooner!

Semrush Response

1mo

Dear Colleague, We're delighted that your journey at Semrush has gotten off to such a strong start! Hearing that you've felt supported and connected since joining means a great deal, and we're glad you've chosen to build your career with us. Wishing you continued success, and we're excited for what's ahead. Yours, the Semrush Team

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