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 (21) , 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 284 reviews)); "You get the chance to work with great people that are very driven and know their subject area very well." ((in 164 reviews)); "Great employees and colleagues" ((in 142 reviews)); "Great company and team to work for." ((in 56 reviews)); "Customers shows lot of respect to the company good work culture" ((in 43 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 102 reviews)); "the pay is low but everything else was great" ((in 85 reviews)); "Management on the corporate side is poor with very little business development experience." ((in 82 reviews)); "level and higher managers result in poor leadership and decision" ((in 56 reviews)); "There are also bad managers and seemingly no easy way to reduce their impact on the staff for whom they are responsible." ((in 47 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

(2,188 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 2,188 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

2.0

Dec 6, 2024

Good work-life balance but chaotic marching orders

Senior product manger

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Work-life balance is great even though many take advantage

Cons

Strategy is often unclear and directives are constantly changing

Elsevier Response

Thank you for your feedback. We’re committed to fostering a workplace where everyone feels heard and supported, so it’s concerning to hear that you’ve experienced a lack of clarity around strategy and shifting directives. While we strive to communicate our strategic goals transparently, we recognize there will always be room for improvement. If you feel directives or plans are unclear, please don’t hesitate to speak up with your manager or a senior leader or through the appropriate feedback channels. Your perspective is incredibly valuable in helping us ensure alignment and clarity for everyone. We truly appreciate your insights and encourage an open dialogue to address any concerns. Let’s work together to make this better.

2.0

Dec 4, 2024

great place to work but not sure about sustainability

Account manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great assets of academic journals and historical credibility.

Cons

Uncertain whether the business model is sustainable or not.(just an opinion)

Elsevier Response

Thank you for sharing your perspective. While we understand that uncertainty is a natural concern, we want to assure you that our business model is built on a solid foundation with a clear, forward-thinking strategy. Our recent achievements and long-term plans demonstrate a strong trajectory of growth and adaptability. We’re consistently investing in innovation, customer satisfaction, and sustainability to ensure success for years to come. We’d encourage you to reach out internally to learn more about our plans—your insights are valuable, and we’d love to discuss how you see us shaping the future!

4.0

Dec 2, 2024

Journal Manager

Journal manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great Flexibility and Work-Life Balance

Cons

Nothing Major as of now

Elsevier Response

Thank you very much for your feedback.

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