Does Toptal pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Toptal employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.5 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Toptal. This rating has improved by 6% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Toptal?

73% of Toptal employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Toptal 3.9 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.4 for culture and values and 3.5 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Toptal?

Software Engineer (99) , Senior Software Engineer (88) , Freelancer (48) , Product Designer (35) , Software Developer (22) , Full Stack Developer (21) , Communications Specialist (16) , Product Manager (14) , Project Manager (13) , Account Manager (12) , Front End Developer (12) , Sales Engineer (12) , Frontend Developer (11) , Senior Software Developer (11) , Engineering Manager (10)

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

"You can learn and meet great people" ((in 74 reviews)); "The job is fully remote and good salary." ((in 65 reviews)); "You'll be working with top clients and global brands all over the world while earning a good pay." ((in 63 reviews)); "An all round great team to work with." ((in 48 reviews)); "Great culture and values." ((in 47 reviews))

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

"Frequent layoffs contribute to low job security and necessitate regularly assuming additional workloads and adapting to new practices." ((in 40 reviews)); "No benefits since you are a contractor you receive when you work and that is it." ((in 25 reviews)); "Terrible management, ceo." ((in 18 reviews)); "Managers have no idea what they’re doing and will set up meetings to make themselves feel important." ((in 8 reviews)); "Upper management is a bit shady at times." ((in 7 reviews))

What are employees saying about Toptal layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Toptal locations?

New York , San Francisco , Los Angeles , Chicago , Remote , Austin , Delaware , Washington , Denver , California City , San Diego , Seattle , Philadelphia , Milwaukee , Dallas , Houston , Virginia , Nashville , Portland , Orlando , USAF Academy , Newark , Huntsville , Boise , Park City , Salt Lake City , Arlington , Saint Louis , Phoenix , Detroit

Toptal reviews

3.8

73% would recommend to a friend

(757 total reviews)

Taso DuVal

61% approve of CEO

58% positive business outlook

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Toptal has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 757 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Toptal employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Information Technology industry (3.9 stars).

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757 reviews

5.0

Apr 6, 2026

Best freelancer platform

Freelancer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Top class projects - Truly remote - Flexible working hours - Good hourly rate - Collaboration with world class engineers - Client contract and payment managed by Toptal - Matching team is very good and highly professional

Cons

Engineers cannot apply to new jobs if they do not have available hours. It only becomes available just 1/2 week before the end of the current project. As a result, there is a gap between projects.

Toptal Response

3w

Thank you for your valuable feedback! Your insights are important to us.

5.0

Apr 6, 2026

Supportive team, strong learning environment, and meaningful work

Marketing operations associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The company offers a collaborative environment with smart, supportive colleagues and opportunities to take ownership of meaningful work. Leadership gives employees room to grow, develop new skills, and contribute ideas. The pace can be very demanding, but it creates strong learning opportunities and exposure to interesting projects.

Cons

Maintaining clear bandwidth boundaries is important, as workload can quickly expand without them. Cross-functional collaboration could be more efficient, particularly in aligning on needs and expectations between teams. In some areas, processes are still evolving, which can occasionally lead to inefficiencies.

Toptal Response

3w

Thank you for your valuable feedback! Your insights are important to us.

5.0

Apr 2, 2026

Talented team, strong ownership, and great learning opportunities

Marketing operations

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The people on the team are incredibly talented, which makes collaboration motivating. There is meaningful exposure to strategic initiatives and cross-functional work, which creates strong opportunities for professional growth. The remote-first structure also provides flexibility and autonomy, and there is space to bring forward new ideas and take initiative.

Cons

Priorities can shift frequently, so you need to be highly adaptable.

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