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Principal Financial Group

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Principal Financial Group reviews

3.9

72% would recommend to a friend

(2,579 total reviews)
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Deanna Strable

82% approve of CEO

69% positive business outlook

Principal Financial Group has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 2,579 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Principal Financial Group 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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3K reviews
4.0
Feb 23, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Remote possible but becoming less likely as everyone living near HQ has been hybrid since 2023.

Cons

Must work Central Time Hours. Company is beginning to consolidate into DSM area.

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Principal Financial Group Response
3mo
We appreciate you sharing your perspective. We're dedicated to offering flexible work arrangements that honor both the importance employees place on flexibility and the benefits of in-person collaboration when possible.
3.0
Feb 22, 2026

Compensation

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Flexibility of work from home

Cons

Less salary bracket and politics within teams fpr promotion

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Principal Financial Group Response
3mo
Thank you for sharing your perspective. As a leading provider of retirement solutions and employee benefits, we offer our employees a competitive benefits package. One of our guiding principles of our global pay philosophy is to be market-driven. This means that total pay is set and administered in alignment with the external labor markets in which we compete for talent. We use third-party market data to help ensure base salary and incentives are appropriately aligned.
5.0
Feb 20, 2026

Great Place to work

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

- Best Work Culture - Competitive Pay

Cons

- Not a con at all but too much comfort zone for a beginner.

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Principal Financial Group Response
3mo
Thank you for sharing your thoughts. At Principal, we strive to create a supportive environment where new employees can settle in and build confidence. At the same time, we encourage everyone to step beyond their comfort zone through stretch assignments, learning programs, and career development opportunities available on our intranet. We invite you to explore these resources and take advantage of the growth experiences designed to help you thrive.
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