Question 1

Does Morgan Stanley pay their employees well?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 2

How satisfied are employees working at Morgan Stanley?

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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.

Question 3

What are the top reviewed jobs at Morgan Stanley?

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Associate (1444), Vice President (1149), Analyst (1049), Manager (504), Intern (473), Director (467), Financial Advisor (423), Executive Director (407), Senior Manager (405), Senior Associate (340), Software Engineer (334), Operations Analyst (288), Client Service Associate (272), Software Developer (249), Summer Analyst (226)

Question 4

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

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"The culture was great and I loved how there are different groups/clubs that you can join for your interests and network with other professionals" ((in 2210 reviews)); "Morgan Stanley employs some great people that are excellent to have in your personal network." ((in 1947 reviews)); "Benefits are good and usually very competitive with the market" ((in 1172 reviews)); "Work life balance is good but ebbs and flows with the times and profit margins." ((in 1151 reviews)); "Pay is good and they provide accommodation which is very close to the office building" ((in 832 reviews))

Question 5

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

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"Long hours and requires you to be glued to your desk for most of the day" ((in 769 reviews)); "Long and late working hours" ((in 384 reviews)); "Most of the managers don't even know how to work the system to do the job." ((in 306 reviews)); "Low compensation compared to GS and JPM" ((in 232 reviews)); "Middle management and some senior management out of their depth and often made up of staff promoted beyond their capability." ((in 130 reviews))

Question 6

What are employees saying about Morgan Stanley layoffs in 2026?

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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.

Question 7

What are the top reviewed Morgan Stanley locations?

Accepted Answer

Ciudad de México, Monterrey

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