Does Sonder pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Sonder employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.8 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Sonder. This rating has improved by 3% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Sonder?

26% of Sonder employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Sonder 3.0 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.9 for culture and values and 2.5 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Sonder?

Hospitality Agent (65) , Guest Experience Specialist (21) , Customer Service Representative (19) , Front Desk Agent (18) , Senior Hospitality Agent (16) , Front Desk Hospitality Agent (14) , Manager (12) , Software Engineer (12) , Senior Software Engineer (11) , General Manager (10) , Operations Manager (10) , Hospitality (9) , Hospitality Supervisor (9) , Guest Service Representative (8) , Maintenance Technician (7)

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

"Great benefits and vacation options" ((in 33 reviews)); "Most coworkers are great, some travel perks are offered but they're not the best" ((in 23 reviews)); "Flexible work from home and ok pay" ((in 19 reviews)); "The work environment is very comfortable and productive." ((in 12 reviews)); "My direct managers are always here for me if I ever need them." ((in 12 reviews))

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

"Low pay compared to the city's minimum wage" ((in 30 reviews)); "Frequent Layoffs / Job Insecurity" ((in 29 reviews)); "CEO and Senior Leadership are inexperienced and unknowledable" ((in 14 reviews)); "No communication with the managers" ((in 13 reviews)); "The leadership team as an entirety is extremely inexperienced." ((in 12 reviews))

What are employees saying about Sonder layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Sonder locations?

San Francisco , Denver , New York , Chicago , Los Angeles , New Orleans , Atlanta , Houston , Philadelphia , Boston , Phoenix , San Diego , Miami , Thornton , San Antonio , Dallas , Austin , Minneapolis , Nashville , Orlando , Brookline , Savannah , Phila , Brooklyn , Detroit , Washington , Denver City , Palm Springs , San Jose , California

Sonder reviews

2.7

26% would recommend to a friend

(725 total reviews)

Francis Davidson

22% approve of CEO

12% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.5

Diversity & inclusion

3.0

Work/Life balance

2.9

Culture & values

2.8

Compensation and benefits

2.5

Career opportunities

2.3

Senior management

Sonder has an employee rating of 2.7 out of 5 stars, based on 725 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Sonder employee rating is 30% below average for employers within the Information Technology industry (3.9 stars).

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Reviews by job title

725 reviews

5.0

Jul 12, 2020

Great experienced!

Hospitality agent

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Excellent team work, trainings provide (really helpful), lovely work environment, flexible shifts

Cons

Honestly, I don’t have any

5.0

May 20, 2020

Great, fast-growing company

Business development

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

+ Best CEO ever +Every day is a new challenge + Fast growth + Constantly evolving job, strategy and industry + Launching a new city is like running a separate small business - perfect for entrepreneurial types + Monthly culture budget to go spend time with your team

Cons

- No cons really, some challenges to face and stress

Sonder Response

6y

We appreciate you for taking the time to share a bit about your experience with us! It’s wonderful to learn about some of the things you’ve valued and enjoyed over the last 3+ years at Sonder.

5.0

May 20, 2020

Innovative, ambitious and exciting company!

Interior design

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I had the privilege of joining Sonder since the opening of the city some years ago and I am still impressed by the commitment, dedication, and hard work that I've seen in this company. Everyone in the team is incredibly motivated, humble, and open-minded. Senior Leadership and CEO are transparent and genuine and their vision is totally inspiring. The fast and challenging environment it's an opportunity for rapid personal growth and career development, working in a continuously changing environment.

Cons

Time zone can be challenging sometimes

Sonder Response

6y

Three years is really something! After all that time, it’s amazing to hear that you’ve witnessed our team’s unwavering motivation, opportunities for professional development and Leadership’s dedication to making our vision a reality. Thanks for sharing ~ here’s to the next three!

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