Does StartEngine pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, StartEngine employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.9 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at StartEngine. This rating has decreased by 7% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at StartEngine?

20% of StartEngine employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated StartEngine 1.9 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.2 for culture and values and 2.3 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at StartEngine?

Account Executive (8) , Intern (4) , Investor Experience Specialist (4) , Director (2) , Funding Strategist (2) , Investor Services (2)

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

"Met and worked with some great people" ((in 13 reviews)); "The team is passionate about the mission and is committed to disrupting the financial industry by equalizing the playing field for all." ((in 7 reviews)); "decent pay, but comes at a very high cost" ((in 5 reviews)); "Good benefits" ((in 4 reviews)); "Everyone is passionate and focused." ((in 3 reviews))

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

"As with any startup, everyone is given a heavy workload and occasionally long hours and weekends." ((in 7 reviews)); "No work life balance" ((in 5 reviews)); "Management is corrupt and do not care about founders." ((in 4 reviews)); "Clueless leadership" ((in 4 reviews)); "Expect to be hired then fired, regardless of the quality of your performance (and certainly before any of the annual bonuses promised in your compensation package are paid)." ((in 3 reviews))

What are employees saying about StartEngine redundancies in 2026?

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

StartEngine Reviews

2.3

20% would recommend to a friend

(85 total reviews)

Howard Marks

34% approve of CEO

19% positive business outlook

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StartEngine has an employee rating of 2.3 out of 5 stars, based on 85 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The StartEngine employee rating is 38% below average for employers within the Finance industry (3.7 stars).

Reviews by job title

85 reviews

5.0

23 Jun 2026

Always Innovating and Pushing the Industry Forward

Client management

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Innovative and tech-forward culture. Consistently adapts to changing market conditions and industry trends. Leadership is willing to evolve and explore new opportunities. Exceptional team of talented, collaborative, and mission-driven professionals. Strong culture of ownership, learning, and professional growth. Meaningful mission helping entrepreneurs and investors succeed.

Cons

None that significantly impacted my overall experience. Positive experience overall with great colleagues and meaningful work.

2.0

18 Jun 2026

Good pay and autonomy, but long hours and stress

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Pays well and gives you chances to own a lot of processes and autonomy

Cons

Long hours, and management that changes their mind constantly leading to stressful work environment

1.0

10 Jun 2026

Stay away

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

decent pay, but comes at a very high cost

Cons

Management is corrupt and do not care about founders.

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