Does Penguin Random House pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Penguin Random House employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.3 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Penguin Random House . This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Penguin Random House ?

73% of Penguin Random House employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Penguin Random House 3.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.0 for culture and values and 3.4 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Penguin Random House ?

Editorial Assistant (50) , Editor (33) , Intern (29) , Editorial Intern (25) , Designer (21) , Publicity Assistant (21) , Marketing Assistant (20) , Publicity Intern (15) , Assistant Editor (13) , Director (13) , Senior Designer (13) , Manager (12) , Graphic Designer (11) , Marketing Coordinator (11) , Author (10)

What are the pros of working at Penguin Random House according to real employee reviews?

"Great benefit as well as perks" ((in 191 reviews)); "The people were great and everyone wants to help you succeed." ((in 132 reviews)); "Very colourful and vibrant office; has a pulp shelf offering free books" ((in 91 reviews)); "Great team and colleagues" ((in 63 reviews)); "Work life balance is good" ((in 47 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Penguin Random House according to real employee reviews?

"Pay was low and that was about it" ((in 131 reviews)); "Poor management and can be improved" ((in 29 reviews)); "Lack of diversity and inclusivity." ((in 26 reviews)); "long hours which lead to no life" ((in 14 reviews)); "If you are paired with a difficult manager, your life will be a waking nightmare." ((in 14 reviews))

What are employees saying about Penguin Random House layoffs in 2026?

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

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3.9

73% would recommend to a friend

(1,189 total reviews)

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83% approve of CEO

71% positive business outlook

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Penguin Random House has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 1,189 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Penguin Random House 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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5.0

Jan 15, 2023

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Research scientist

Recommend

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It’s awesome and I love workin here

Cons

Not good pay sometimes to be honest

5.0

Jan 12, 2023

Great

Forklift operator

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

good pay great benefits paid break

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there are no cons that i can think of

4.0

Jan 11, 2023

Good place to work

Senior editor

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

People passionate about books Good benefits

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More and more corporate More and more chasing big books like Hollywood chases blockbusters

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