Does Thoughtworks pay their employees well?

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

How satisfied are employees working at Thoughtworks?

79% of Thoughtworks employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Thoughtworks 4.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.2 for culture and values and 3.9 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Thoughtworks?

Senior Consultant (601) , Applications Developer (363) , Consultant (278) , Lead Consultant (259) , Software Developer (192) , Software Engineer (158) , Business Analyst (145) , Senior Software Engineer (134) , Consultant Developer (132) , Quality Analyst (87) , Principal Consultant (83) , Project Manager (79) , Application Developer (68) , Senior Business Analyst (61) , Senior Software Developer (56)

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

"The culture here is so great that you'll simply get attached to it because of that." ((in 789 reviews)); "I have met a few great people here that I would want to continue a friendship with outside of work." ((in 626 reviews)); "Pure agile company and work life balance is good." ((in 386 reviews)); "Fun and good work culture." ((in 236 reviews)); "Great colleagues to learn from" ((in 169 reviews))

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

"Low salaries for Brazilian employees and not so much interesting projects... Hard to change to work on green field projects." ((in 252 reviews)); "Pay is low and internal ways of promotion are very biased depending on the leadership you are under" ((in 104 reviews)); "recent trend of frequent layoffs" ((in 96 reviews)); "No leadership on the ground." ((in 67 reviews)); "2. Leadership team is disastrous." ((in 15 reviews))

What are employees saying about Thoughtworks layoffs in 2026?

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

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4.0

79% would recommend to a friend

(4,642 total reviews)

Mike Sutcliff

79% approve of CEO

57% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.4

Diversity & inclusion

4.2

Culture & values

4.1

Work/Life balance

3.9

Career opportunities

3.6

Senior management

3.6

Compensation and benefits

Thoughtworks has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 4,642 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Thoughtworks employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Tecnologías de la información industry (3.9 stars).

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5K reviews

5.0

Jun 1, 2026

Lugar ideal para quem busca crescimento e desafios

Lead infrastructure consultant

Recommend

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Pros

- Processo anual de revisão salarial e evolução de carreira. - Plano de carreira bem estruturado, com oportunidades claras de crescimento profissional. - Forte incentivo ao desenvolvimento contínuo, incluindo orçamento para certificações, cursos e treinamentos. - Liderança acessível e aberta ao diálogo, com diversos canais que aproximam os colaboradores. - Projetos desafiadores que proporcionam muito aprendizado e desenvolvimento técnico e pessoal. - Cultura colaborativa, com comunidades internas ativas e pessoas sempre dispostas a ajudar em dúvidas e desafios. - Ambiente que promove autonomia e protagonismo, permitindo que cada profissional tenha responsabilidade sobre sua própria jornada e crescimento.

Cons

- Embora os ciclos de promoção ocorram regularmente, os critérios de avaliação nem sempre são claros para todos os colaboradores.

4.0

Jun 1, 2026

Great learning opportunities in a collaborative culture, but pressure to meet deadlines

Data engineer consultant

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

Leaning opportunities Collaborative culture .

Cons

Average salary Hike depends on profit Long unofficial work hours Deadline pressure

5.0

May 31, 2026

Brilliant culture and community

Salesforce tech lead

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

The people at Thoughtworks are what truly set us apart, driving a brilliant culture of innovation and a strong sense of community. This is clear through events like the recent Gather, where the May Gather with Kids created unforgettable family memories, providing a grand, wholesome meal served on fresh banana leaves and delicious treats from the Carnival Corner food station. Additionally, the commitment to technical excellence continues with initiatives like the Hackathon, where participants build bold solutions and are rewarded with cool prizes and Thoughtworks Goodies, ensuring the experience is both fun and deeply rewarding for everyone involved.

Cons

The daycare tie-ups are quite limited (currently only one) compared to other organizations. Similarly, while transportation support exists, it does not appear to be as well-established or prioritized in practice as it is in some other organizations.

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