Does Sofar Sounds pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Sofar Sounds employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.8 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Sofar Sounds. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Sofar Sounds?

39% of Sofar Sounds employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Sofar Sounds 4.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.6 for culture and values and 2.8 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Sofar Sounds?

Crew Member (17) , Audio Engineer (5) , Director (4) , Events Crew (4) , City Operations (3) , Crew Lead (2) , Event Lead (2) , Intern (2) , Manager (2) , Producer (2) , Regional Director of Operations (2) , Show Experience Lead (2) , Software Engineer (2) , Volunteer (2)

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

"Great culture, and immersive experience in live music industry" ((in 5 reviews)); "Flexible schedule" ((in 4 reviews)); "Awesome team members, and ability to build your own schedule" ((in 3 reviews))

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

"pay is low." ((in 10 reviews)); "Leadership is almost exclusively old white males making 2" ((in 5 reviews))

What are employees saying about Sofar Sounds redundancies in 2026?

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

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Sofar Sounds Reviews

3.5

39% would recommend to a friend

(89 total reviews)

Rafe Offer

68% approve of CEO

32% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.1

Work/Life balance

3.9

Diversity and inclusion

3.6

Culture and values

2.8

Compensation and benefits

2.8

Career opportunities

2.7

Senior management

Sofar Sounds has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 89 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Sofar Sounds employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Arts, entertainment and recreation industry (3.9 stars).

Reviews by job title

89 reviews

2.0

14 May 2026

Creative environment but leadership issues and diversity concerns

Artist management

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Employees gain exposure to new music and the culture of a dynamic, creative industry.

Cons

Leadership has been a consistent pain point for many employees, though it is too early to evaluate recent changes in executive leadership. The company has faced ongoing concerns around racial equity, ranging from overt incidents to microaggressions, and workforce reductions have notably diminished diversity over time. Career development lacks clarity — title structures are inconsistent, compensation growth is limited, and pathways to advancement are poorly defined. Employees also report an imbalance between workload and recognition.

4.0

28 Jul 2025

Fun Place To Work

Event lead

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

- cool environment - nice people - good networking

Cons

- minimal payment - city parking

2.0

25 May 2025

A broken model with unclear direction.

Manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

The shows themselves are fun to be around. The staff on the ground are by and large great people.

Cons

The model is tired and broken. There were no real growth opportunities, and the lack of direction made it difficult to succeed. The work environment was disorganized, with limited support and unclear expectations.

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Jobs at Sofar Sounds

Local Event Producer & Promoter (freelance, commission only)

Local Event Producer & Promoter (freelance, commission only)

Local Event Producer & Promoter (freelance, commission only)