What happens to the salary data I submitted?

When you delete your Glassdoor account, the salary data linked to your profile will be removed from your personal submissions. However, that data likely contributes to Glassdoor's aggregated salary statistics and ranges shown on company pages. Your individual submission helps create those averages and may continue to be part of that statistical data in non-identifiable form.

Can employers see that I deleted my account?

Employers cannot see your account deletion directly. However, if you had previously applied to a job or interacted with an employer through Glassdoor, your profile will simply become unavailable. Employers who saved your profile or have ongoing communication with you may notice you're no longer findable on the platform.

How will account deletion affect my job applications on Glassdoor?

All job applications you submitted through Glassdoor will be deleted from your profile. However, employers who received your applications will still have them in their applicant tracking systems. You will lose your personal record of where you applied, but the employers maintain their own records. Save important application information before deletion if you need it for reference.

Can I export my interview experience contributions before deletion?

Yes, you should download your data before deletion if you want to keep a personal record of your reviews and interview experiences. Go to Account Settings and look for a data export or download option. Note that published anonymous reviews cannot be individually retrieved but your personal notes may be available in the data export.

What happens to my saved jobs and job alerts?

All saved job listings and active job alerts will be permanently deleted when you delete your account. You will lose these saved searches and recommendations. Job posting saved with your preferences will no longer be available. If you think you'll use Glassdoor again, consider saving important job posting information before deletion.

How to Delete Your Glassdoor Account - Step-by-Step Guide (2025)

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Quick Information

Time Required

8 minutes

Difficulty

medium

Steps

5 steps

Official Resources

Glassdoor Help Center

Official deletion guide from Glassdoor

Additional Resources

[1]

Glassdoor Privacy Policy

Understanding how Glassdoor handles your personal data and anonymous reviews

[2]

Glassdoor Account Management

Information about managing your Glassdoor account and data controls

Step-by-Step Guide

Log in to Your Glassdoor Account

Open your web browser and go to www.glassdoor.com. Click on 'Sign in' or your profile icon if already logged in. Enter your email and password to access your account.

Tips

•Make sure you're logged into the correct account
•If you have multiple Glassdoor accounts, verify which one you want to delete

Access Account Settings

Click on your profile icon in the top right corner of the Glassdoor homepage. Select 'Settings' or 'Account settings' from the dropdown menu.

Tips

•On mobile, you may need to tap the menu icon first
•Settings may also be labeled as 'My Account' in some versions

Locate Account Deletion Option

In the Account settings, look for a section related to 'Account' or 'Privacy'. Scroll down to find the option to delete your account or close your account.

Tips

•The deletion option may be at the bottom of the account settings page
•You may need to click on 'More options' or 'Advanced settings' to find it
•Look for 'Delete account', 'Close account', or 'Deactivate account' options

Review Your Contributions Before Deletion

Before proceeding with deletion, Glassdoor may ask you to review any reviews, salary data, or other contributions you've made. Take time to understand what will happen to anonymous reviews and salary submissions.

Warnings

•Reviews you've written may be removed from the platform
•Salary data you've submitted will be deleted from your profile but may remain in aggregated form

Confirm Account Deletion

Click on the account deletion button. Glassdoor will ask you to confirm your decision and may ask for additional information like your password or a reason for leaving. Complete the confirmation to delete your account permanently.

Tips

•Read all warnings about what will be deleted
•Make sure you've reviewed all your contributions before confirming
•Keep the confirmation email for your records

Important Warnings

Permanent Data Loss - Reviews and Contributions

All reviews you've written, interview experiences, salary reports, and other contributions will be permanently deleted from your Glassdoor profile. While these may have been posted anonymously, your personal data and submission history associated with your account will be removed.

Loss of Job Application History and Saved Jobs

All your job applications through Glassdoor, saved job listings, and job search alerts will be permanently deleted. Your application history will be lost with no way to retrieve it. Employers may still have records of your applications on their end.

Anonymous Reviews Remain on Platform

While your review submissions will be deleted from your profile, your already-published anonymous reviews may still appear on the platform under 'Anonymous'. These cannot be deleted individually but will be disassociated from your account. Employers cannot trace them back to you personally.

Salary Data Considerations

Any salary data you've submitted will be deleted from your personal profile, but the aggregated salary information on Glassdoor may continue to include your submitted data in statistical form. Individual salary submissions contribute to company salary ranges shown on profiles.

Username and Email Unavailability

After account deletion, your username and email address associated with the account may not be immediately available for creating a new Glassdoor account. You may need to wait some time or use a different email address to rejoin.

Alternatives to Consider

Export Your Data Before Deletion

easy

Download a copy of your account data and contributions before deleting your account to keep personal records of your reviews, salary submissions, and interview experiences.

Pros

•Keep a personal archive of reviews and salary data you submitted
•See all the data Glassdoor has collected about you
•Maintain employment history for your personal records
•Can review your contributions before deciding to delete

Cons

•May take time to process the data export request
•File size can be large for active users
•Data export may not include all historical information
•Requires separate request before account closure

10 min

Anonymize Your Reviews and Remove Personal Info

easy

Rather than deleting your account, remove personally identifiable information from your profile while keeping your reviews and contributions intact.

Pros

•Your reviews and salary data help the community
•Keep access to job listings and employer information
•Can still apply to jobs and save listings
•Reduce personal data while contributing anonymously

Cons

•Your account still exists on Glassdoor
•Account data is still stored and used by Glassdoor
•Doesn't fully address privacy concerns about data collection
•Profile may still be linked to reviews indirectly

15 min

Deactivate Your Account Temporarily

easy

Pause your account instead of deleting it, making your profile invisible while keeping your data intact for potential future reactivation.

Pros

•Can reactivate at any time if you change your mind
•Keep all reviews and salary data in your account
•Profile won't be visible to employers or in searches
•Can still access job listings without a public profile

Cons

•Your data still exists on Glassdoor
•May not be available as an option for all account types
•Does not address data collection concerns
•Account remains tied to your email

3 min

Frequently Asked Questions

Your reviews will be deleted from your profile when you delete your account. However, if your reviews were published anonymously, they may still appear on the platform as 'Anonymous' and cannot be individually removed. The connection between you and those reviews will be severed. Employers cannot determine who wrote the anonymous reviews after your account is deleted.

References & Citations

[1]
Glassdoor Privacy Policy
Understanding how Glassdoor handles your personal data and anonymous reviews
https://www.glassdoor.com/about-us/glassdoor-privacy-policy/
[2]
Glassdoor Account Management
Information about managing your Glassdoor account and data controls
https://help.glassdoor.com/

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Critical Warnings

Permanent Data Loss - Reviews and Contributions
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Loss of Job Application History and Saved Jobs
All your job applications through Glassdoor, saved job listings, and job search alerts will be perma...
Anonymous Reviews Remain on Platform
While your review submissions will be deleted from your profile, your already-published anonymous re...

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November 10, 2025

Glassdoor Account Deletion

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Quick Information

Official Resources

Additional Resources

Step-by-Step Guide

Log in to Your Glassdoor Account

Access Account Settings

Locate Account Deletion Option

Review Your Contributions Before Deletion

Confirm Account Deletion

Important Warnings

Permanent Data Loss - Reviews and Contributions

Loss of Job Application History and Saved Jobs

Anonymous Reviews Remain on Platform

Salary Data Considerations

Username and Email Unavailability

Alternatives to Consider

Export Your Data Before Deletion

Anonymize Your Reviews and Remove Personal Info

Deactivate Your Account Temporarily

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