Does Ericsson pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Ericsson employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.6 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Ericsson. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Ericsson?

78% of Ericsson employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Ericsson 4.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.1 for culture and values and 3.6 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Ericsson?

Software Engineer (921) , Software Developer (702) , Integration Engineer (442) , Network Engineer (435) , Senior Software Engineer (434) , Engineer (425) , Solutions Architect (415) , Project Manager (378) , Solution Architect (348) , Senior Engineer (290) , Solution Integrator (270) , Intern (175) , Customer Project Manager (153) , Senior Solution Integrator (149) , Manager (135)

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

"+ your colleagues will most likely hold a degree in engineering + very interesting processes + very interesting tasks + good work/life balance" ((in 2121 reviews)); "Culture is good and inspiring" ((in 1123 reviews)); "and good benefits and medical" ((in 945 reviews)); "There are few great people that are above the politics and who actually make things done." ((in 691 reviews)); "Work culture is good and productive" ((in 599 reviews))

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

"Low salaries and very difficult to get promotions if you don't change job/role within the company" ((in 1264 reviews)); "2. Managers give good and on" ((in 299 reviews)); "Pay Is low and the performance review structure is set up to block pay rises." ((in 284 reviews)); "Frequent layoffs (every quarter) → 🚨 High risk → job security concern" ((in 253 reviews)); "Low compensation and too many low performers" ((in 117 reviews))

What are employees saying about Ericsson layoffs in 2026?

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

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Ericsson reviews

4.0

78% would recommend to a friend

(17,736 total reviews)

Börje Ekholm

78% approve of CEO

56% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.2

Diversity & inclusion

4.1

Culture & values

4.1

Work/Life balance

3.6

Compensation and benefits

3.6

Career opportunities

3.4

Senior management

Ericsson has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 17,736 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Ericsson employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Telecomunicaciones industry (3.6 stars).

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Reviews by job title

18K reviews

5.0

Nov 26, 2012

If there is one company you could chose to work for Ericsson would be it.

Tactical marketing manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The company provides for a lot of internal and cross border movement for those willing to accept challenges and move into exciting new environments. Everyone is highly engaging and very ambitious. The quality of work is high and the level of support between colleagues is very good.

Cons

If you are seeking a job where you are looking to be told what to do or have lower ambition levels then this company may not suit your needs.

4.0

Nov 19, 2012

Working for the leading company in mobile telecommunication gives you unlimited possibilities.

Senior product manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

World-wide organization. Great company spirit. Opportunity to work in an area that really makes a difference in the life of people all over the planet. Opportunity for international assignments all over the world. Consensus decision making takes time but aligns the effort very well.

Cons

A tendency to discriminate against older employees. Middle management is not always selected on the basis of good competence and good leadership qualities.

4.0

Nov 3, 2012

Stable employer

Product manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Leader in its field Work/Life balance Can learn a lot on the job Possibilities of changing positions and learning new things

Cons

Decreasing salaries and work conditions Hires almost exclusively recent grads

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