Upwork reviews

3.8

59% would recommend to a friend

(633 total reviews)
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Hayden Brown

54% approve of CEO

42% positive business outlook

Upwork has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 633 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Upwork 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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633 reviews
1.0
Jan 18, 2026

Layoffs galore

Recommend
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Pros

people were nice and decent benefits

Cons

\n my experience, the company has struggled with long-term stability. There have been repeated rounds of layoffs nearly every year over the past several years, which makes it difficult for employees to feel secure or plan for the future. Leadership continuity has remained the same throughout these changes, yet the underlying issues have persisted. For anyone considering a role here, it’s important to be aware of the ongoing uncertainty and evaluate whether this level of risk aligns with your career goals

3.0
Jan 15, 2026

Kinda meh

Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Staff is a fix of FTE and freelancers Always something interesting to work on

Cons

Company pivots a lot Health insurance plan details change even when you stay on the same type, EG PPO max out of pocket doubled without notice

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