Does PHD Worldwide pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, PHD Worldwide employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.0 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at PHD Worldwide. This rating has decreased by 5% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at PHD Worldwide?

77% of PHD Worldwide employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated PHD Worldwide 3.3 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.7 for culture and values and 3.5 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at PHD Worldwide?

Strategist (26) , Media Planner (21) , Account Manager (19) , Assistant Strategist (18) , Account Executive (13) , Associate Director (12) , Director (12) , Analyst (9) , Manager (8) , Media Director (7) , Media Supervisor (7) , Planner (7) , Senior Planner (7) , Account Coordinator (6) , Business Director (6)

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

"People are great and internal teams are very knowledgeable" ((in 84 reviews)); "Culture is great if you are a bright person and enjoy working with smart folks" ((in 74 reviews)); "great team and people to work with" ((in 25 reviews)); "Great experience and company culture" ((in 16 reviews)); "You learn a lot, the parties are super fun and generally speaking your colleagues are very nice." ((in 15 reviews))

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

"Low salary and overtime often expected." ((in 27 reviews)); "no work life balance really" ((in 23 reviews)); "Poor management and promotional processes" ((in 17 reviews)); "Long hours (dependent on teams)" ((in 16 reviews)); "Managers and directors do not give any guidance to the planners" ((in 13 reviews))

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PHD Worldwide

Part of Omnicom Media Group

PHD Worldwide Reviews

3.4

77% would recommend to a friend

(606 total reviews)

Mike Cooper

87% approve of CEO

74% positive business outlook

Company ratings over time

Ratings trend for the last 6 months (606 reviews)

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PHD Worldwide has an employee rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 606 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The PHD Worldwide 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

606 reviews

2.0

Jun 18, 2026

Good learning for fresh grads, but no pay increase

Account executive

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

For fresh grads to learn only

Cons

No pay increment, no bonuses. You leave with the same pay that you came in with.

3.0

Jun 3, 2026

Great colleagues but low pay and slow advancement

Digital planner

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Nice people to work with and good brands

Cons

Low pay and slow progression

3.0

Jun 3, 2026

Access to industry experts, but few promotion opportunities

Senior biddable executive

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Access and exposure to Industry Experts

Cons

Limited Opportunities to get promoted

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