Does CoinDesk pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, CoinDesk employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.9 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at CoinDesk. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at CoinDesk?

80% of CoinDesk employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated CoinDesk 3.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.7 for culture and values and 4.0 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at CoinDesk?

Reporter (4) , Editor (2) , Intern (2) , Journalist (2)

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

"Sloppy, directionless, unprofessional, and egomaniacal management, on both the editorial and business sides." ((in 3 reviews))

What are employees saying about CoinDesk redundancies in 2026?

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

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3.9

80% would recommend to a friend

(36 total reviews)

Sara Stratoberdha

100% approve of CEO

75% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.0

Career opportunities

3.9

Diversity and inclusion

3.9

Compensation and benefits

3.7

Culture and values

3.7

Work/Life balance

3.5

Senior management

CoinDesk has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 36 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The CoinDesk employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Media and communication industry (3.7 stars).

Reviews by job title

36 reviews

3.0

25 Apr 2026

Good learning environment for entry-level journalists, needs better management

Journalist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

It's a good place for entry level journos to learn about the maket

Cons

It could use some structural management

5.0

2 Apr 2026

Great benefits and industry perspective

Reporter

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

- great benefits - travel to conferences - connections across industry

Cons

- news never stops, always busy

4.0

26 Aug 2025

Great company to work for

Sales

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Reputable brand Clear path for progression Good pay

Cons

High pressure environment Not a great work culture

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