Does Goldman Sachs pay their employees well?

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

How satisfied are employees working at Goldman Sachs?

66% of Goldman Sachs employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Goldman Sachs 2.9 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.6 for culture and values and 3.9 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Goldman Sachs?

Analyst (3005) , Associate (2192) , Vice President (1620) , Summer Analyst (718) , Senior Analyst (533) , Investment Banking Analyst (515) , Software Engineer (508) , Financial Analyst (429) , Operations Analyst (380) , Intern (302) , Business Analyst (229) , Executive Director (206) , Senior Associate (183) , Technology Analyst (181) , Vice President - Technology (141)

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

"The people are smart and getting funding for projects is a lot easier here than other places I've worked" ((in 2463 reviews)); "Culture is great; everyone is on top of their game and helpful at the same time" ((in 1583 reviews)); "Good pay and smart peopl" ((in 1114 reviews)); "The Benefits are good and is easy to navigate the firm and connect with people from any levels" ((in 832 reviews)); "Ambitious and smart colleagues" ((in 581 reviews))

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

"2) Work Life Balance ( Practically no work life balance some times work is about 12" ((in 1858 reviews)); "Some teams work long hours and are understaffed but this is typical in banking not specific of GS" ((in 1766 reviews)); "Late working hours during winters" ((in 826 reviews)); "Politics is generally expected but is heavy at times leading to overall poor management and development." ((in 356 reviews)); "Very bad manager." ((in 292 reviews))

What are employees saying about Goldman Sachs layoffs in 2026?

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

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3.7

66% would recommend to a friend

(19,334 total reviews)

David M. Solomon

64% approve of CEO

66% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.9

Diversity & inclusion

3.9

Career opportunities

3.6

Culture & values

3.6

Compensation and benefits

3.3

Senior management

2.9

Work/Life balance

Goldman Sachs has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 19,334 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Goldman Sachs employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Finanzas industry (3.7 stars).

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19K reviews

4.0

Jun 13, 2008

Quality of people cannot be matched

Business analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

There is a great environment of meritocracy where everyone collaborates extensively. The caliber of people that work at Goldman is second to none. There is a noticeable difference in how efficiently things get done here compared to other firms. By being a part of the firm, you get a true understanding of why we are repeatedly the best on the Street. There are so many intangibles that set us apart and being a part of that is truly rewarding.

Cons

Longer hours is always a drawback but is to be expected in this industry.

3.0

Jun 12, 2008

Good place to work

Analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Goldman Sachs is a good company to work for. One of the best features of working there is the good pay. The benefit package is also very good. It's a large organizations with opportunities all over the world. The company has weathered the credit crisis well so far which is a good sign for us as employees. The company tries to promote a worklife balance which is positive but the hours are long and sometimes it's hard to have a life outside of the office. There are a lot of smart people at Goldman which makes it a rewarding but also very competitive environment.

Cons

The environment is very competitive. Sometimes a little too competive. The hours are long. Some weeks it's hard to have a life outside of the office. Sometimes one does not get the credit one deserves when completing something. I guess this may be the case in many companies but at GS it seems like a lot of competitive people at the same workplace makes the environment more poltical then what may be the case at other investment banks. Overall a great company and I have a hard time filling up this space with negative feedback. The long hours are definitely one of the major down sides.

4.0

Jun 12, 2008

GS...the ideal place to start a Wall Street career

Summer analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Opens doors all over Wall Street, work with bright people, potential to make a lot of money, ability to work with the industry's best, strong global name brand on the resume

Cons

The long hours, pressure, and a tense environment are the downsides; There's also a level of politics even at GS

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