Does Getty Images pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Getty Images employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.3 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Getty Images. This rating has decreased by 3% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Getty Images?

52% of Getty Images employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Getty Images 3.9 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.7 for culture and values and 2.8 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Getty Images?

Account Manager (22) , Senior Software Engineer (21) , Software Engineer (20) , Sales (17) , Account Executive (14) , Photographer (14) , Manager (13) , Sales Executive (12) , Customer Service Associate (11) , Customer Success Manager (9) , Director (8) , Photo Editor (8) , Sales Associate (8) , Senior Account Executive (8) , (5)

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

"Good benefits but only because they are a global company and N.A. complained" ((in 61 reviews)); "The people and culture are great." ((in 46 reviews)); "Great colleagues and people to work with" ((in 33 reviews)); "Pay was good." ((in 23 reviews)); "Great team to work with that cares for your well being and helps you succeed." ((in 23 reviews))

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

"Poor management." ((in 42 reviews)); "Managers have very poor judgement on the people they hire." ((in 23 reviews)); "Chaotic at times in upper management" ((in 15 reviews)); "My manager was a bully and no training on how to manage people, yet management let her do whatever she wants." ((in 10 reviews)); "No career progression" ((in 10 reviews))

What are employees saying about Getty Images layoffs in 2026?

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

What Getty Images locations have received the highest employee ratings?

McLean , Los Angeles , New York

Getty Images reviews

3.4

52% would recommend to a friend

(661 total reviews)

Craig Peters

76% approve of CEO

39% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.9

Work/Life balance

3.7

Culture & values

3.7

Diversity & inclusion

3.3

Compensation and benefits

3.0

Senior management

2.8

Career opportunities

Getty Images has an employee rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 661 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Getty Images employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Media & Communication industry (3.7 stars).

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Reviews by job title

661 reviews

5.0

Jun 1, 2026

Great learning environment

Software developer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- fun culture where you get to hear talks by photographers - adopts new technologies relatively early in the game - a really great place to learn and grow as a developer

Cons

- can handle shifts/re-orgs poorly with communication, leaving employees feeling unheard and unvalued.

Getty Images Response

3d

Hello! Thank you for your review! We’re really glad to hear that you have a positive view of our culture, particularly the opportunity to engage with photographers and our adoption of new technologies. It’s also great to know that you found our environment supportive with opportunity for growth - we always aim to ensure employees feel that they can learn and grow within their role, and others. We also appreciate your feedback regarding communication during shifts and reorganizations. We recognize that periods of change can be challenging, and it’s important that our communication is clear, consistent, and inclusive so that employees feel heard and valued. We will work to continue to uphold our Leadership Principle of being trustworthy, transparent, and honest. If you have any other feedback you'd like to share, please feel free to email me at sarah.dudley@gettyimages.com

1.0

May 14, 2026

Passive income potential hindered by low pay

Contributor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Easy Downloads - could generate passive income

Cons

No crédits - images get sold and used by Big names and your pay is around 0.01€ per picture..

Getty Images Response

2w

Hi! Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We’re pleased you found Easy Downloads easy to use, but we understand your frustration regarding low royalties and the feeling that contributors deserve more recognition when their work is used by major brands. We truly value the work creators put into the platform and appreciate your candid feedback. If you have any specific or further feedback you'd like to share on this topic, please feel free to reach out to me at sarah.dudley@gettyimages.com

3.0

May 6, 2026

Okay but needs to keep up with the times

Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- nice people - want to do good

Cons

- technology feels old - ai can take their livelihood

Getty Images Response

3w

Hi, there - thank you for your feedback! We’re glad to hear you’ve had positive experiences with the people here and that our team’s commitment to doing meaningful work stands out. We also appreciate your comments about our technology and concerns around AI. We recognize that staying current with technology is essential, and we’re always trying to invest in efforts to better support both our employees and the people we serve. If you have any suggestions that you'd like to share, or anything else on the topic you'd like to discuss, please feel free to email me at sarah.dudley@gettyimages.com

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