Does MicroStrategy pay their employees well?

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

How satisfied are employees working at MicroStrategy?

38% of MicroStrategy employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated MicroStrategy 2.9 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.6 for culture and values and 2.9 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at MicroStrategy?

Software Engineer (104) , Consultant (59) , Senior Consultant (46) , Account Executive (40) , Senior Software Engineer (33) , Technical Support Engineer (26) , Sales Engineer (23) , Sales (19) , Director (14) , Quality Engineer (14) , Associate Consultant (13) , Software Quality Engineer (12) , Sales Executive (11) , Senior Associate Consultant (11) , Senior Sales Engineer (11)

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

"The people I worked with were great and the product which was actually great up until a few years ago." ((in 171 reviews)); "in general good work/life balance" ((in 61 reviews)); "Good benefit in this area." ((in 56 reviews)); "Good pay and a cool office." ((in 43 reviews)); "Cheerful and smart colleagues" ((in 41 reviews))

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

"no enough competition and low salary" ((in 56 reviews)); "Upper management is absolutely horrible at everything, except getting in the way of people trying to do their job." ((in 47 reviews)); "Senior leadership below Glorious Leader exist solely to enable his micromanaging processes and to lick his boots." ((in 44 reviews)); "Massive layoffs in summer 2014 showed that the company's ebbs and flows were not normal." ((in 40 reviews)); "Pretty much brown nosed his way to the top and induced a toxic culture of agree or leave." ((in 37 reviews))

What are employees saying about MicroStrategy layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed MicroStrategy locations?

Buenos Aires , Mendoza , Córdoba , San Luis , Santiago del Estero

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MicroStrategy reviews

2.9

38% would recommend to a friend

(1,369 total reviews)

Phong Le

30% approve of CEO

34% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.3

Compensation and benefits

3.2

Diversity & inclusion

2.9

Work/Life balance

2.9

Career opportunities

2.6

Culture & values

2.4

Senior management

MicroStrategy has an employee rating of 2.9 out of 5 stars, based on 1,369 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The MicroStrategy employee rating is 25% below average for employers within the Tecnologías de la información industry (3.9 stars).

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Reviews by job title

1K reviews

4.0

Feb 5, 2025

Good place

Account manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Innovative place to work with lots of new ideas

Cons

Made lots of changes to the direction

3.0

Feb 4, 2025

Used to be better

Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

People, work life balance, pretty alright pay

Cons

Management, sudden lay offs, lots of changes for the worse over the years

4.0

Jan 27, 2025

The Best of the Best!

Senior sales engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

MicroStrategy is an incredible company for high performers, with a strong position as a leader in BI and analytics and a pioneer in Bitcoin strategy. The company’s recent strategic shift has skyrocketed shareholder value, benefiting employees through the stock purchasing program and RSUs. MicroStrategy invests in employee development by offering programs to deepen understanding of Bitcoin, priming top employees to become ambassadors for the company’s evolving strategy. Despite this pivot, the company remains deeply committed to its BI product, supporting current customers, growing its presence with new logos, and investing in R&D to stay ahead in the market. As a Gartner leader participating in the Bake Off this year, MicroStrategy proves its dedication to being a top-tier player in the analytics space. - Strong position as both a BI and Bitcoin strategy leader. - Shareholder and employee value creation through stock programs and RSUs. - Educational programs that empower employees to lead the Bitcoin strategy. - Continued investment in the BI product and marketplace leadership. - Commitment to innovation through R&D and industry recognition as a Gartner leader.

Cons

While the company thrives on excellence, it is not for everyone. The intense focus on retaining only top performers and downsizing can make the culture feel high-pressure and competitive. Management, at times, feels removed from the experiences and opinions of field employees, which could create disconnects. Additionally, onboarding processes could be more robust to ease employees' steep learning curve when joining the company. - High-pressure environment that requires top-tier performance. - Management could improve engagement with field employees’ opinions. - Onboarding could be enhanced to reduce reliance on learning on the fly.

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Buenos Aires

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