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 2% 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, 3.5 for culture and values and 3.9 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Goldman Sachs?

Analyst (3021) , Associate (2211) , Vice President (1631) , Summer Analyst (721) , Senior Analyst (534) , Investment Banking Analyst (518) , Software Engineer (514) , Financial Analyst (431) , Operations Analyst (380) , Intern (303) , 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 2494 reviews)); "Culture is great; everyone is on top of their game and helpful at the same time" ((in 1572 reviews)); "Good pay however really long and insure hours f" ((in 1143 reviews)); "The Benefits are good and is easy to navigate the firm and connect with people from any levels" ((in 841 reviews)); "Ambitious and smart colleagues" ((in 576 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 1880 reviews)); "Some teams work long hours and are understaffed but this is typical in banking not specific of GS" ((in 1785 reviews)); "Late working hours during winters" ((in 832 reviews)); "Politics is generally expected but is heavy at times leading to overall poor management and development." ((in 358 reviews)); "Very bad manager." ((in 289 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.

What are the top reviewed Goldman Sachs locations?

Ciudad de México , Saltillo , Monterrey , Oaxaca

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Goldman Sachs reviews

3.7

66% would recommend to a friend

(19,438 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

Compensation and benefits

3.5

Culture & values

3.3

Senior management

2.9

Work/Life balance

Goldman Sachs has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 19,438 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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Reviews by job title

19K reviews

2.0

Apr 8, 2016

Politics, nepotism and volatility

Investment banking associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great brand. Huge network. Decent location in London. Great source of research and information.

Cons

Nepotism (and consequently the effects of entitlement) run rampant. No guidance so it's definitely sink or swim. Must have network to survive from Day1 so strive to build one before joining, which is hard. Review system is flawed - you can pick who reviews you and if someone doesn't pick you back it's never questioned even if they end up giving you a bad review (pure trickery)

4.0

Mar 10, 2016

Strange noises

Mad scientist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Plenty of rabbits and bechamel sauce. Nobody cares if you take the evening off to smoke pumpernickel seeds. Management seem to like crazy people.

Cons

Strange noises from the lab after dark. It's the screams that get to me.

Goldman Sachs Response

Thank you for your review. I am really happy that you are enjoying the pumpernickel seeds that we offer. It is unfortunate that you feel as though management has not been great, however we always strive for the best possible employee experience for our teams. Your feedback is appreciated. Regarding the strange noises, this is simply our HVAC system which is now being renovated.

1.0

Oct 19, 2015

Prestigious, lower than expected pay, boring job

Operations analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- In Operations at least, work-life balance is reasonable - Benefits are great, including in-office perks - Great to have the brand on resume

Cons

- A high school student could do the job; no skills are required and no skills are learned - Career path and salary increases are very rigid, not a meritocratic culture - Very limited mobility opportunities, except within same subdivision (which means doing relatively the same job) - Bonuses are almost non-existent outside of the front-office, and salary is low - Hierarchical culture; your opinion is valued depending on your level

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