Question 1

Does IDEO pay their employees well?

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

Question 2

How satisfied are employees working at IDEO?

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79% of IDEO employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated IDEO 3.8 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.3 for culture and values and 3.8 for career opportunities.

Question 3

What are the top reviewed jobs at IDEO?

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Senior Designer (14), Designer (12), Design Lead (11), Director (8), Business Development (6), Communication Designer (6), Interaction Designer (5), Lead Designer (5), Senior Design Lead (5), Senior Interaction Designer (5), Industrial Designer (4), Interaction Design Intern (4), Coordinator (3), Design Director (3), Design Researcher (3)

Question 4

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

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"people and projects are amazing" ((in 69 reviews)); "Offers designers a great culture and the chance  to work on interesting challenges in a range of industries." ((in 56 reviews)); "Amazing colleagues and culture." ((in 15 reviews)); "Good work life balance" ((in 12 reviews)); "You will have access to a vast network of smart talented people, especially after you leave." ((in 9 reviews))

Question 5

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

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"Low pay compared to other comparable roles" ((in 21 reviews)); "At same time, the company has not been having great local talents and leadership unlike other locations." ((in 21 reviews)); "Salary feels low for Silicon Valley" ((in 10 reviews)); "but lacks an edge in monetary compensation." ((in 6 reviews)); "cExtreme nepotism" ((in 5 reviews))

Question 6

What are employees saying about IDEO layoffs in 2026?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

What are the top reviewed IDEO locations?

Accepted Answer

San Francisco, Palo Alto, Chicago, New York, Cambridge, Boston, Austin, Houston, California City, Los Angeles, Denver

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