Does Thoughtworks pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Thoughtworks employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.6 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Thoughtworks. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Thoughtworks?

79% of Thoughtworks employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Thoughtworks 4.2 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.2 for culture and values and 3.9 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Thoughtworks?

Senior Consultant (605) , Applications Developer (364) , Consultant (283) , Lead Consultant (260) , Software Developer (193) , Software Engineer (159) , Business Analyst (146) , Senior Software Engineer (141) , Consultant Developer (132) , Quality Analyst (87) , Principal Consultant (83) , Project Manager (79) , Application Developer (68) , Senior Business Analyst (61) , Senior Software Developer (56)

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

"The culture here is so great that you'll simply get attached to it because of that." ((in 802 reviews)); "I have met a few great people here that I would want to continue a friendship with outside of work." ((in 621 reviews)); "Fun and good work culture." ((in 235 reviews)); "Good benefits &flexibility Diversity is there and lot of activities are there for employees development" ((in 131 reviews)); "It's a place where you receive constructive feedbacks and the best place for you to develop new skills;" ((in 113 reviews))

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

"Low salaries for Brazilian employees and not so much interesting projects... Hard to change to work on green field projects." ((in 256 reviews)); "Pay is low and internal ways of promotion are very biased depending on the leadership you are under" ((in 107 reviews)); "recent trend of frequent layoffs" ((in 96 reviews)); "No leadership on the ground." ((in 70 reviews)); "2. Leadership team is disastrous." ((in 17 reviews))

What are employees saying about Thoughtworks layoffs in 2026?

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

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Thoughtworks reviews

4.0

79% would recommend to a friend

(4,685 total reviews)

Mike Sutcliff

75% approve of CEO

55% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.4

Diversity & inclusion

4.2

Culture & values

4.2

Work/Life balance

3.9

Career opportunities

3.6

Senior management

3.6

Compensation and benefits

Thoughtworks has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 4,685 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Thoughtworks employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Tecnologías de la información industry (3.9 stars).

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5K reviews

5.0

Jan 8, 2026

Good place to work

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good work life balance Good diversity Unlimited leaves Work from home policy

Cons

Changing company culture, doesn't feel same as before

5.0

Jan 7, 2026

Great Place to Work

Senior consultant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Amazing Culture, People here are amazing

Cons

Projects depends on your luck, majorly smaller and support project in AI field

4.0

Jan 6, 2026

A High-Growth Sanctuary for Passionate Technologists and Socially Conscious Innovators

Senior consultant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Engineering Excellence: Thoughtworks remains one of the best places to master Agile methodologies, TDD, and clean code. Working here means learning from industry leaders who literally wrote the books on modern software development. Inclusive Culture: The commitment to DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) isn't just corporate speak; it’s woven into the daily fabric. You feel empowered to bring your authentic self to work every day. Social Impact: It’s one of the few global consultancies that genuinely prioritizes social change. Getting involved in purpose-led projects provides a sense of fulfillment that is hard to find elsewhere in tech. Continuous Learning: Between the "First Year Experience" for new joiners, unlimited Udemy access, and a generous personal development budget, the support for upskilling is unmatched. Autonomy and Trust: The "Cultivation" culture encourages flat hierarchies. You are trusted to make decisions, and your voice is heard regardless of your title or tenure.

Cons

Consulting Variability: As with any consultancy, your experience—and your work-life balance—can heavily depend on your current client and project. Some projects may require more "crunch" time than others. Bench Anxiety: During market shifts, being "on the bench" (between projects) can feel a bit isolating, though the company usually encourages using this time for internal contributions and learning. Complex Internal Processes: Because the company values consensus and distributed leadership, internal decision-making can sometimes feel slower or more complex than in a traditional top-down organization.

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