Does IATSE pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, IATSE employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.1 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at IATSE. This rating has improved by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at IATSE?

88% of IATSE employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated IATSE 3.2 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.9 for culture and values and 3.8 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at IATSE?

Stagehand (58) , Stage Hand (11) , Carpenter (6) , Film Technician (5) , General Stagehand (4) , Lighting Technician (4) , Audio Engineer (3) , Driver (3) , Grip (3) , Painter (3) , Rigger (3) , Scenic Artist (3) , Scenic Painter (3) , Set Dresser (3) , Sound Technician (3)

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

"great pay and people for the most part" ((in 50 reviews)); "Creating art and making really good money." ((in 15 reviews)); "Great community and people in the field" ((in 14 reviews)); "Benefits and better pay rates than others" ((in 4 reviews)); "Growth opportunities" ((in 3 reviews))

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

"Long hours and there is a feeling that you’re just a cog in a machine." ((in 38 reviews)); "membership, union, different personalities , long hours" ((in 12 reviews)); "Difficult work life balance." ((in 7 reviews)); "Alot of nepotism." ((in 4 reviews)); "no job security" ((in 4 reviews))

What are employees saying about IATSE redundancies in 2026?

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

IATSE Reviews

4.1

88% would recommend to a friend

(186 total reviews)

67% positive business outlook

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IATSE has an employee rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 186 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The IATSE employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Management and consulting industry (3.7 stars).

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186 reviews

5.0

25 Apr 2026

Flexible schedule and supportive culture, but slow advancement

Stagehand

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

Highly flexible schedule (you get to pick your shifts to an extend, and will never be required to come in when you haven't requested to work that day) Very good and supportive culture Low barrier to entry Strong safety culture Good pay

Cons

Work is inconsistent outside of summer Work is scheduled at most a week in advance Seniority system means advancement is slow

5.0

16 Apr 2026

Rewarding work and culture, but inconsistent hours

General stagehand

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

It’s a union that cares. It’s fun work. It has excellent workplace culture. Very rewarding work.

Cons

There’s a possibility for inconsistent work , if there’s no events or theatrics then there’s no work. I would personally say that this type of job can be perfect for students.

4.0

25 Feb 2026

Great for more connection

Laborer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

I get to have a flexible schedule

Cons

I can be replaced by higher ups

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