Does Morgan Stanley pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Morgan Stanley employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.6 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Morgan Stanley. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Morgan Stanley?

75% of Morgan Stanley employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Morgan Stanley 3.6 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.9 for culture and values and 3.7 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Morgan Stanley?

Associate (1444) , Vice President (1149) , Analyst (1049) , Manager (504) , Intern (473) , Director (466) , Financial Advisor (423) , Executive Director (406) , Senior Manager (405) , Senior Associate (340) , Software Engineer (334) , Operations Analyst (288) , Client Service Associate (272) , Software Developer (249) , Summer Analyst (226)

What are the pros of working at Morgan Stanley according to real employee reviews?

"Good culture and very collegiate" ((in 2202 reviews)); "Morgan Stanley employs some great people that are excellent to have in your personal network." ((in 1891 reviews)); "Work life balance is good but ebbs and flows with the times and profit margins." ((in 1155 reviews)); "Benefits are good and usually very competitive with the market" ((in 1143 reviews)); "Pay is good and they provide accommodation which is very close to the office building" ((in 839 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Morgan Stanley according to real employee reviews?

"Long hours and requires you to be glued to your desk for most of the day" ((in 760 reviews)); "Long and late working hours" ((in 378 reviews)); "Most of the managers don't even know how to work the system to do the job." ((in 304 reviews)); "Low compensation compared to GS and JPM" ((in 228 reviews)); "Middle management and some senior management out of their depth and often made up of staff promoted beyond their capability." ((in 129 reviews))

What are employees saying about Morgan Stanley layoffs in 2026?

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

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Morgan Stanley reviews

3.9

75% would recommend to a friend

(19,863 total reviews)

Ted Pick

80% approve of CEO

73% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.0

Diversity & inclusion

3.9

Culture & values

3.7

Career opportunities

3.6

Work/Life balance

3.6

Compensation and benefits

3.4

Senior management

Morgan Stanley has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 19,863 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Morgan Stanley 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

20K reviews

4.0

Sep 27, 2008

A quality firm

Analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Prestige, opportunity, excellence ... MS is a fantastic place to work, I enjoy what I do. Everyone goes into work liking the people around them, and you are part of a team of performers. There is a great deal of trust in what you get done, you can get more chances to do more important work if you show what you can get done.

Cons

It's the street, and life can be tough. Obviously, you have to have the stomach for the hours, the brain to do figures, and character to thrive under adversity. It'd be a lie to say that people aren't worried, but we'll pull through.

4.0

Sep 25, 2008

Great working environment

Associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great people, support of management, good life and work balance. Pay is competitive and there aren't many surprises when it comes to pay. There are a lot of opportunities to move around in the firm as well.

Cons

Should move Harborside and Westchester offices to NYC. The Westchester office is not convenient to clients traveling who want to meet some of the higher ups at the firm. Also, it makes it difficult to get to know your colleagues when they are not close.

5.0

Sep 17, 2008

Great place to work, very satisfied...

Financial advisor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

the management is great, and working environment is very professional. everyone is very nice, helpful, and most have the same goal to help the firm grow. each day is different, as you never know what to expect and the employees are very fun to be around. makes coming to work each morning very enjoyable.

Cons

sometimes difficult to have time off...RFE program is well-thought out, but it can be extremely difficult to obtain the top levels in order to achieve your bonuses. not much guidance is given aside from self taught / instructional videos you watch online.

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