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 (2212) , Vice President (1631) , Summer Analyst (721) , Senior Analyst (535) , Investment Banking Analyst (518) , Software Engineer (516) , 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 2465 reviews)); "Culture is great; everyone is on top of their game and helpful at the same time" ((in 1611 reviews)); "Good pay and bonus for full time employee Free transport Canteen was free until March February 2023" ((in 1123 reviews)); "The Benefits are good and is easy to navigate the firm and connect with people from any levels" ((in 843 reviews)); "Ambitious and smart colleagues" ((in 565 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 1864 reviews)); "Long hours; can at times be stressful due to workload and expectations on short timelines" ((in 1771 reviews)); "late working hours when necessary" ((in 841 reviews)); "Politics is generally expected but is heavy at times leading to overall poor management and development." ((in 353 reviews)); "Very bad manager." ((in 294 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

(19,449 total reviews)

David M. Solomon

64% approve of CEO

66% positive business outlook

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Goldman Sachs has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 19,449 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

Apr 27, 2026

Good company

Risk analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good company to work at

Cons

Work life balance is not good.

5.0

Apr 27, 2026

Great workplace with no complaints

Analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

My experience with this company has been positive

Cons

I do not have any complaints

4.0

Apr 27, 2026

Good company but works on legacy systems

Associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Company has solid Engineering team, people are really ambitious and skillful. You can change teams with ease. Good office and perks are nice.

Cons

1. Some teams do work overtime and as I have said it all depends on where you land your job. 2. Work culture is team dependent.

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