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

(160 total reviews)

Bill Wagner

83% approve of CEO

63% positive business outlook

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4.2

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4.2

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4.2

Compensation and benefits

4.1

Culture & values

3.9

Senior management

3.9

Career opportunities

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5.0

May 12, 2025

Great place for high performers to thrive

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Strong Product & Market Position: Semrush is a well-known name and product in digital marketing circles. The company is well established and has a bright, exciting future. Remote-Friendly & Flexible Hours: Many roles offer remote options and flexibility, plus agile working methods give you a lot of freedom to plan your own work week & tailor your work-life balance (plus unlimited PTO helps). Smart, Driven Colleagues: The company is definitely a high performance environment. This means you're surrounded by talented people who are passionate about what they do and are at the top of their game. Perks & Benefits: Competitive salary & benefits package with solid health coverage.

Cons

Rapid Growth & change: Nothing stays still or static at Semrush for long so you'll find everything from team structure to objectives and projects can change very, very quickly. If you're someone who values stability this could be challenging. Workload Can Be Heavy: The company culture is demanding - not unreasonably so, but Semrush hires people who are at the top of their field and there can be high expectations and a fast pace. If you're looking to learn and be challenged this is engaging, but it is hard work.

Semrush Response

1y

Dear Colleague, Thank you for your review! We couldn’t agree more with your statements. We work hard, move fast, and continually achieve new milestones together. It’s not always easy, but this is who we are. Yours, the Semrush Team

5.0

May 7, 2025

Great culture, smart people, and exciting product — but limited clarity on growth

Frontend developer

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

I enjoy working at Semrush so far. The product itself is genuinely interesting and constantly evolving. The people here are both smart and friendly, and the overall culture is supportive and collaborative. One of the standout perks is the flexibility to work fully remotely, which is great, but I also have to say the offices are fantastic — with free breakfasts and plenty of snacks.

Cons

Compensation is around average or slightly below. There is a "flexi benefit," but it can only be spent on things like sport, wellness, or entertainment — it's not real money, which limits its value. Additionally, career advancement paths are not well-defined. It's difficult to predict how your role or salary might evolve over time, which can be frustrating.

Semrush Response

1y

Dear Colleague, You’re right—the Flexi Benefit isn’t direct cash, but it was intentionally designed to support wellbeing and can be used for a wide range of things: hobbies, sports, wellness, medicine, and more. Regarding compensation, we regularly review market benchmarks to keep our salaries competitive, and we feel confident about where we stand. We truly value reviews that point out both strengths and areas for improvement—so thank you! Let’s keep growing and reaching new heights together! Yours, the Semrush Team

5.0

Apr 30, 2025

Great place to work

Product owner

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Great autonomy within teams - Numerous growth opportunities - Strong management that knows what they want to achieve - Excellent office perks and benefits. The Berlin office manager is awesome. - Competitive salary overall - Extensive helpful documentation - Experienced, talented designers and developers - Working on a large-scale project with millions of users - Plenty of opportunities to interact directly with users and gather feedback - Amazing manager - Clear process of performance review.

Cons

- Extensive communication is required due to company's size - The high level of autonomy means cross-team projects require understanding different working styles and preferences

Semrush Response

1y

Dear Colleague, Thank you for your thoughtful feedback! We completely agree, strong cross-team collaboration is essential, especially in a company of our size. We're glad to hear you're enjoying the autonomy, growth opportunities, and the support around you. Here's to continuing our shared success! Yours, the Semrush Team

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