Does Lightspeed pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Lightspeed employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.6 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Lightspeed. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Lightspeed?

61% of Lightspeed employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Lightspeed 3.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.7 for culture and values and 3.4 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Lightspeed?

Account Executive (54) , Sales Development Representative (SDR) (37) , Account Manager (36) , Sales (28) , Support Specialist (25) , Software Developer (24) , Implementation Consultant (19) , Software Engineer (18) , Senior Software Engineer (15) , Customer Support Specialist (14) , Technical Support Specialist (14) , Product Manager (13) , Technical Support (13) , Manager (12) , Customer Success Manager (11)

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

"Working remotely is a great benefit" ((in 128 reviews)); "Great people to work with" ((in 120 reviews)); "The culture was great" ((in 102 reviews)); "great team building new product driven interesting role" ((in 49 reviews)); "It's also a great office, nice to work on Macs, and the paid OPUS pass is nice." ((in 41 reviews))

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

"Poor Management Bad Management" ((in 54 reviews)); "Salaries are low and comp plan is very confusing." ((in 37 reviews)); "People leaving and layoffs are common." ((in 26 reviews)); "There are some great managers in this company, but they are few and far between and usually don’t stay very long." ((in 20 reviews)); "Sometimes hours are long sometimes" ((in 14 reviews))

What are employees saying about Lightspeed layoffs in 2026?

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

Lightspeed reviews

3.5

61% would recommend to a friend

(1,073 total reviews)

Dax Dasilva

76% approve of CEO

50% positive business outlook

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Lightspeed has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 1,073 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Lightspeed employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Informationstechnologie industry (3.9 stars).

Reviews by job title

1K reviews

4.0

Mar 4, 2026

Great company

Partnerships

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

-Great teams, smart people to build with and learn from -Great product

Cons

-Culture is not enforced amongst all of management leading to a different company experience depending on the team you are on.

Lightspeed Response

2mo

Hi there, thanks for taking the time to review and for the impact you made during your time at Lightspeed. It is great to hear that you had the opportunity to work with smart people and felt our product is in a strong place. We take pride in the talent we attract and the solutions we build together. However, we appreciate your feedback regarding the consistency of our culture across different management teams. Ensuring a unified experience for all employees, regardless of their department, is very important to us, and we will take your comments on board. Thank you again for the review, and we wish you all the best with your future endeavors.

4.0

Mar 3, 2026

Great Compnay

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Fast growing and nice people to work with

Cons

Competitive and can feel left behind - Hitting target is main goal

Lightspeed Response

2mo

Hi, thanks for taking the time to review and for the impact you made during your time at Lightspeed. It is great to hear that you enjoyed working with our talented team and experienced the energy of our fast-growing environment. However, we appreciate your honest feedback regarding the pressure to hit targets. We are continuously working on ways to better support our team members through coaching and development to ensure everyone has the tools they need to succeed. Thank you again for sharing your perspective, and we wish you all the best with your future endeavors.

3.0

Feb 28, 2026

Fast-paced environment

Junior designer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Lots of experience and helpful guidance from fellow designers.

Cons

Very fast-paced environment, with tight deadlines.

Lightspeed Response

3mo

Hi there, thank you for taking the time to share your review and for the contributions you made during your time with our design team in Montreal. It is wonderful to hear that you received helpful guidance from your fellow designers and gained valuable experience during your time with us. We also appreciate your honest feedback regarding the fast-paced nature of the work and the pressure of tight deadlines. Thank you again for your feedback, and we wish you the very best in your next chapter.

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