YouTube reviews

4.4

87% would recommend to a friend

(1,027 total reviews)

Neal Mohan

92% approve of CEO

80% positive business outlook

YouTube has an employee rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars, based on 1,027 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The YouTube employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Tecnologia da informação industry (3.9 stars).

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1K reviews
3.0
Jul 16, 2025
Recommend
Business Outlook

Pros

Good stable I think so far

Cons

Not so good hourly paid

3.0
Jul 12, 2025
Recommend
Business Outlook

Pros

Exceptional Salary and Benefits Package: YouTube offers a highly competitive compensation package that stands out in the industry. This includes not only a strong base salary but also attractive bonuses, stock options,

Cons

Limited Mobility and Promotion Challenges: While the starting compensation is excellent, internal career progression can be incredibly difficult. Opportunities for upward mobility are scarce, and it often feels like a bottleneck exists for promotions. Even with strong performance, moving up to higher levels or transitioning to different roles within the company is a significant challenge, leading to feelings of stagnation for ambitious employees. Highly Hierarchical and Complex Organizational Structure: The company operates with a very top-down, hierarchical structure that can hinder agility and innovation. Decisions often need to pass through multiple layers, slowing down execution. Furthermore, the organizational structure is often complex and confusing, with unclear "swimlanes" or areas of responsibility. This lack of clarity can lead to duplication of effort, internal conflicts, and general inefficiency as teams struggle to understand who owns what. It often requires significant effort to navigate internal politics and identify the right stakeholders for initiatives.

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