Does GSK pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, GSK employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.0 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at GSK. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at GSK?

78% of GSK employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated GSK 3.9 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.9 for culture and values and 3.5 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at GSK?

Intern (257) , Director (245) , Manager (216) , Project Manager (184) , Industrial Placement Student (179) , Sales Representative (179) , Senior Scientist (148) , Investigator (145) , Medical Representative (123) , Internship (113) , Estagiário (103) , Scientist (100) , Associate Scientist (98) , Senior Manager (91) , Business Analyst (73)

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

"Good benefits and share scheme is good" ((in 981 reviews)); "GSK is well recognized in the industry and you get to work with some really great people." ((in 823 reviews)); "the company has a great culture and that applies to more than just surrounding your work." ((in 805 reviews)); "Very social and good work life balance" ((in 718 reviews)); "Only a good Salary and site" ((in 412 reviews))

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

"Poor management and some fake values" ((in 312 reviews)); "Bad manager will get all your hard work as his and leave bad stuff to you" ((in 158 reviews)); "Until recently senior leadership refused to listen and partner with employees to increase performance." ((in 136 reviews)); "Slow career progression and advancement." ((in 96 reviews)); "Senior management is horrible and don't care about the field." ((in 81 reviews))

What are employees saying about GSK layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed GSK locations?

Madrid , Tres Cantos , Aranda de Duero , Burgos , Málaga , Barcelona , Vigo , Adeje , Colmenar Viejo , Las Rozas de Madrid , Alcalá de Henares

GSK reviews

4.0

78% would recommend to a friend

(10,668 total reviews)

Luke Miels

85% approve of CEO

68% positive business outlook

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GSK has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 10,668 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The GSK employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Farmacéutica y biotecnología industry (3.5 stars).

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11K reviews

2.0

Feb 10, 2014

not the best international healthcare firm like you think it is.

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good healthcare benefits, good office location

Cons

Process-driven, hierarchy-driven working environment; High turnover rate; constant changes in structure and lack of transparency between management and employees

5.0

Feb 9, 2014

Great company but the industry is changing so I am not sure about the future.

Pharmaceutical consultant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great people and very interesting work. Constantly learning new things.

Cons

Lots to learn, not a 40 hour a week job and demanding. Real changes coming in the industry because of the Affordable Care Act.

2.0

Feb 7, 2014

SKB Product failures led to cash crisis in GSK

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Colleagues and procurement culture pre-2007

Cons

Lack of credibility of senior management

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