Does Elsevier pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Elsevier employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.6 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Elsevier. This rating has improved by 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Elsevier?

79% of Elsevier employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Elsevier 4.5 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.3 for culture and values and 3.6 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Elsevier?

Software Engineer (78) , Senior Software Engineer (63) , Account Manager (61) , Product Manager (55) , Journal Manager (49) , Project Manager (37) , Publisher (30) , Director (29) , Editor (28) , Manager (23) , Sales (22) , Editorial Project Manager (20) , Marketing (18) , Software Engineer III (18) , Data Scientist (16)

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

"Flexibility and good work/life balance" ((in 277 reviews)); "You get the chance to work with great people that are very driven and know their subject area very well." ((in 167 reviews)); "Great employees and colleagues" ((in 137 reviews)); "Great company and team to work for." ((in 54 reviews)); "Customers shows lot of respect to the company good work culture" ((in 41 reviews))

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

"We're continued to be asked to develop "world class content" with third world resources and insultingly low salaries." ((in 98 reviews)); "The pay is low and does not increase by much each year" ((in 85 reviews)); "Management on the corporate side is poor with very little business development experience." ((in 80 reviews)); "level and higher managers result in poor leadership and decision" ((in 54 reviews)); "Bad managers aren't re" ((in 48 reviews))

What are employees saying about Elsevier layoffs in 2026?

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

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Elsevier reviews

4.0

79% would recommend to a friend

(2,185 total reviews)

Kumsal Bayazit

90% approve of CEO

75% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.5

Work/Life balance

4.4

Diversity & inclusion

4.3

Culture & values

3.6

Senior management

3.6

Compensation and benefits

3.6

Career opportunities

Elsevier has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 2,185 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Elsevier employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Audiovisual y medios de comunicación industry (3.7 stars).

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Reviews by job title

2K reviews

3.0

Jul 27, 2025

Review

Account manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The hours are Flexible, which is nice. Colleague are nice

Cons

Gap between upper management and the sales team. Issues are frequently attributed solely to sales, even when they arise from broader organisational problems, such as, a buggy and unreliable database. Despite these challenges, the responsibility for performance often falls entirely on the sales department. While open communication is encouraged "in theory", in practice, perspectives that don't align with management are often labelled as negative. Those who challenge the status quo may be side lined, while those with low expectations or who simply go along with leadership tend to be more readily accepted. Let's be clear they won't grow... but they'll be accepted

Elsevier Response

10mo

Thank you for sharing your perspective so candidly. We recognise that firm performance is only possible when systems, structures, and teams are aligned, and that includes listening to constructive feedback, even when it challenges us. While there may have been gaps in how this has been experienced, we are committed to bridging them. Our focus is on improving collaboration across departments, ensuring tools and processes support rather than hinder, and creating an environment where different voices are not just heard but valued. Growth comes from openness and accountability, and we are determined to foster both. We encourage you to feel empowered by speaking to your manager or HR business partner regarding any concerns.

5.0

Jul 25, 2025

Great mission and leadership

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Impactful leadership and great work ethics

Cons

Nothing to think of to be honest

Elsevier Response

10mo

Thank you very much for taking the time to share your review. We appreciate your feedback.

5.0

Jul 25, 2025

Great place to work

User researcher

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Lots of projects, good perks, agile culture

Cons

Office is a bit outdated

Elsevier Response

10mo

Thank you very much for taking the time to share your review. We are grateful for your feedback.

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