Does Ziff Davis pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Ziff Davis employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.1 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Ziff Davis. This rating has decreased by 3% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Ziff Davis?

53% of Ziff Davis employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Ziff Davis 3.6 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.4 for culture and values and 3.1 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Ziff Davis?

Account Executive (6) , Account Manager (5) , Software Engineer (5) , Finance (4) , Sales (4) , Business Analyst (3) , Customer Support Representative (3) , Manager (3) , Campaign Manager (2) , Chief Technology Officer (CTO) (2) , Director (2) , Editor (2) , Inside Sales Representative (2) , Journalist (2) , Marketing (2)

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

"Good management Good work life balance" ((in 10 reviews)); "The HR team is great and very supportive and keeps us informed." ((in 10 reviews)); "Great culture & focus on purpose." ((in 8 reviews)); "Leadership fosters a collaborative environment, and colleagues are always willing to help." ((in 5 reviews)); "Unlimited PTO" ((in 4 reviews))

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

"The roles in AP are overworked and you will be expected to preform well knowing it’s a sign of poor management." ((in 6 reviews)); "Pay is low for job requirements." ((in 5 reviews)); "I had a stellar track record, and only left because of layoffs that also affected other staff members." ((in 5 reviews)); "Toxic culture Incompetent leadership Autocratic management style" ((in 5 reviews)); "The salaries and benefits are abysmal." ((in 4 reviews))

What are employees saying about Ziff Davis layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Ziff Davis locations?

New York , Austin , Los Angeles , San Francisco , Atlanta , Newark , Glencoe , Wisconsin Rapids , Washington , Dallas , Texas City , Folsom , Denver , Miami , Orlando , Clearwater , Midtown New York

Ziff Davis reviews

3.4

53% would recommend to a friend

(160 total reviews)

Vivek Shah

78% approve of CEO

43% positive business outlook

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Ziff Davis has an employee rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 160 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Ziff Davis employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Information Technology industry (3.9 stars).

Reviews by job title

160 reviews

5.0

Oct 27, 2021

World-Class Brands; Growth Engine

President

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

World Class Brands Decentralized P&L Management Strong CEO/Executive Team/Talented Colleagues Comprehensive and Sincere Emphasis on Diversity, Sustainability, Flexible Work Arrangements and Career Development

Cons

Pace of change keeping up with evolving digital media landscape and competitive environment- not for everyone

5.0

Oct 27, 2021

Engaged and Socially Conscious Community of Mutual Support

Chief technology officer (cto)

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Ziff Davis leadership is dedicated to the personal and professional growth of its workforce, the CEO demonstrates through action and words his personal commitment to building not just a successful and thriving corporate entity, but an active engine for positive social change. His example inspires action and engagement in others, and creates an atmosphere in which courage and exploration are actively encouraged.

Cons

Cannot think of anything negative.

5.0

Oct 27, 2021

A dynamic digital media company

Vice president sales and marketing

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Ziff Davis is a cutting edge, highly acquisitive digital media company. As a result the company is constantly changing, creating new opportunities for employees. Management seems to deeply care about the wellbeing of employees, and our benefits and employee programs reflect that. There is also a clear commitment to diversity, which is led by our CEO and embraced throughout the company.

Cons

Because Ziff Davis is made up of many different companies, it can feel at times as though each one has its own culture. However, management does its best to try to create a cohesive family of companies.

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World-Class Brands; Growth Engine

Engaged and Socially Conscious Community of Mutual Support

A dynamic digital media company

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