Does Cengage pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Cengage employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.8 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Cengage. This rating has decreased by 11% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Cengage?

31% of Cengage employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Cengage 3.4 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.8 for culture and values and 2.3 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Cengage?

Learning Consultant (77) , Account Executive (62) , Sales Representative (56) , Manager (42) , Product Manager (36) , Project Manager (30) , Sales (29) , Sales Consultant (29) , Product Assistant (28) , Customer Service Representative (26) , Director (23) , Software Engineer (23) , Content Developer (19) , Account Manager (18) , Marketing (18)

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

"There are some great people at Cengage and the open work environment is collaborative and fast paced." ((in 320 reviews)); "Good benefits and easy onboarding" ((in 190 reviews)); "Work life balance is great" ((in 122 reviews)); "Colleagues are great and genuinely care." ((in 88 reviews)); "Great team to work with." ((in 68 reviews))

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

"Increasingly low pay for sales..little chance for advancement unless you are part of the "in crowd"" ((in 117 reviews)); "poor management of employees" ((in 110 reviews)); "Constant layoffs every two years and irrespective of how much significance you are to the team you might be laid off" ((in 74 reviews)); "Salary is low unless you produce and reach upper bonus tiers." ((in 73 reviews)); "Upper management is always reorganizing." ((in 68 reviews))

What are employees saying about Cengage layoffs in 2026?

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

Cengage reviews

2.8

31% would recommend to a friend

(2,401 total reviews)

Michael Hansen

38% approve of CEO

24% positive business outlook

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Cengage has an employee rating of 2.8 out of 5 stars, based on 2,401 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Cengage employee rating is 25% below average for employers within the Mídia e comunicação industry (3.7 stars).

Reviews by job title

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5.0

Feb 7, 2023

Amazing

Editorial assistant

Recommend

Business Outlook

Pros

Fun Team oriented Helpful Welcoming

Cons

None It was a fabulous work environment

5.0

Feb 7, 2023

Thriving at Cengage Group: A Satisfied Employee's Experience

Associate software engineer

Recommend

Business Outlook

Pros

- Positive work culture - Growth opportunities - Time and location flexibility

Cons

- Workload can be heavy

5.0

Feb 7, 2023

People and Customer Focused

Vp sales

Recommend

Business Outlook

Pros

Great culture, customer focused, invested in people and product development.

Cons

The market has challenges that Cengage is addressing thoughtfully, but the pressures on enrollment and affordability are real.

Cengage Response

3y

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review about your experience working here. It’s great to hear positive remarks about our culture and customer-focused approach. I agree that the education market provides unique challenges. I believe that we must embrace change to remain competitive. As we continue to evolve, the needs of today’s learners will continue to guide our transformation and strategic vision. Thank you for your more than 10 years of service. Feel free to reach out to me with more ways that we can support our employees. Best, Michael Hansen, CEO

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