Does Barkley pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Barkley employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.7 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Barkley. This rating has improved by 8% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Barkley?

60% of Barkley employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Barkley 3.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.5 for culture and values and 3.0 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Barkley?

Intern (9) , Account Director (7) , Brand Manager (7) , Designer (7) , Account Manager (6) , Graphic Designer (5) , Art Director (4) , Copywriter (3) , Intern - Hourly (3) , Media Buyer (3) , Project Manager (3) , Senior Brand Manager (3) , Social Media Manager (3) , Strategist (3) , Assistant Brand Manager (2)

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

"Expected pros and cons of any agency but the people here are great" ((in 51 reviews)); "The culture is great and the people are the best in the business." ((in 30 reviews)); "Free beer and ice cream." ((in 7 reviews)); "I worked with a good team that cared about growth" ((in 5 reviews)); "Unlimited PTO after your first year." ((in 4 reviews))

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

"pay is low" ((in 16 reviews)); "Creative leadership got away with changing their minds about work after it had been presented to the clients" ((in 15 reviews)); "No work/life balance" ((in 12 reviews)); "Can be stressful and long hours." ((in 9 reviews)); "bad management." ((in 5 reviews))

What are employees saying about Barkley redundancies in 2026?

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

Barkley Reviews

3.3

60% would recommend to a friend

(235 total reviews)

Jeff King

74% approve of CEO

51% positive business outlook

Barkley has an employee rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars, based on 235 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Barkley 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

235 reviews

5.0

16 Feb 2025

super company

Client service representative

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

flexibility hard work good environment

Cons

high amount work but manageable

5.0

29 Aug 2024

Amazing employment oppurtunity

Foreman

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

10 days pto off weel pakd vacation yearly bonus free employee medical insurance great pay and hours

Cons

New take over of company so jjst normal growth and transitional changes

5.0

30 July 2024

My Favorite Job

Senior copywriter

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

I love my coworkers, the space I work in, the time off, and the well known brands I have the opportunity to write for. Overall the atmosphere is relaxed and positive. I also feel that I have many opportunities for growth here.

Cons

Pay could be better, but benefits here are great and flexibility is unmatched in KC ad agency market.

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Marketing Strategist - Associate

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Growth Marketing Strategist

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Media Coordinator - Paid Media & Performance

New York, NY

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USD 45K - USD 55K /yr

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Senior Media Manager - Paid Media & Performance

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