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?

76% 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 (1441) , Vice President (1143) , Analyst (1045) , Manager (504) , Intern (472) , Director (464) , Financial Advisor (422) , Executive Director (406) , Senior Manager (402) , Senior Associate (339) , Software Engineer (332) , Operations Analyst (289) , Client Service Associate (271) , Software Developer (249) , Summer Analyst (226)

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

"Good culture and some of the benefitsa re good" ((in 2177 reviews)); "Morgan Stanley employs some great people that are excellent to have in your personal network." ((in 1936 reviews)); "Work life balance is good but ebbs and flows with the times and profit margins." ((in 1158 reviews)); "Benefits are good and usually very competitive with the market" ((in 1123 reviews)); "Pay is good and they provide accommodation which is very close to the office building" ((in 817 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 773 reviews)); "Long and late working hours" ((in 384 reviews)); "Managers do not promote their employees' growth and are intimidated by their knowledge/success." ((in 299 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 127 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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3.9

76% would recommend to a friend

(19,816 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

3.5

Senior management

Morgan Stanley has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 19,816 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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20K reviews

4.0

Oct 15, 2008

Great pay, need leadership

Financial analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The compensation is better than most Wall St. firms. At Morgan Stanley you will find out quickly that they want to retain their own talent. Most of the big competing firms do not treat their employees as well as Morgan Stanley.

Cons

There are almost always long hours, especially during busy season. Some of the work that you do on a very daily basis is not the most intellectually rewarding. Moving up in the company sometimes has more to do with the amount of hours you put in, rather than your potential.

4.0

Oct 9, 2008

Opportunities for personal advancement

Vice president

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The typical employee is smart and hard working. There is a good opportunity to learn from others. Compensation and benefit package is good. Good place to establish a strong professional network. Despite recent events Morgan Stanley is still well perceived when compared to other companies.

Cons

The recent market turmoil is keeping many people on edge. This isn't good for productivity or morale. This tough times will pass, but it is unlikely that the financial rewards will ever match previous ones. Despite that it can still be a rewarding place to work. Work hours are long. Promotions are difficult to achieve as it is a very competitive environment.

3.0

Oct 8, 2008

Morgan Stanley Great Place to Work, but Risky and Time Consuming

Manager

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

At Morgan Stanley, I enjoy a great salary and fantastic benefits. I also feel great knowing that I work with some of the smartest people in the industry. My coworkers are all outstanding. My job is incredibly fast paced, so there's little room for time to get bored.

Cons

The downside of working for any large company like Morgan Stanley is that there are lots of politics involved -- it varies significantly by manager, but many managers do not value work-life balance and there are often people who get rewarded for doing very little work. But you can find that anywhere. The most significant downside is that the market is very volatile and your job is at the mercy of the market.

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