Does Shell pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Shell employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.9 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Shell. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Shell?

74% of Shell employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Shell 4.0 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.9 for culture and values and 3.5 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Shell?

Cashier (333) , Engineer (306) , Business Analyst (302) , Software Engineer (276) , Project Manager (261) , Manager (232) , Intern (214) , Analyst (212) , Sales Associate/Cashier (158) , Project Engineer (118) , Financial Analyst (111) , Process Engineer (106) , Customer Service Representative (91) , Data Engineer (89) , Sales Associate (89)

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

"Good work life balance and effective WoW" ((in 1472 reviews)); "very ethic and good benefits" ((in 1008 reviews)); "Good pay and beneifts and I would have stayed longer if they were not moving the positions to India." ((in 759 reviews)); "Good culture but very dependent on location/team" ((in 692 reviews)); "great people and multicultural (though the latter is changing through centralisation and offshoring)." ((in 689 reviews))

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

"1. Poor management emphasizes in results solely from data analysis rather than quality or focusing in listening to subordinates" ((in 339 reviews)); "Continuous restructurings every 2 years mean no job security and teams being understaffed (although certain top management remains same for decades)." ((in 229 reviews)); "bad managers and cumbersome working with HR employees to get forms." ((in 156 reviews)); "Long hours and lots of things going on at once" ((in 135 reviews)); "Career Progression is slow and may lag behind peers in the industry" ((in 130 reviews))

What are employees saying about Shell layoffs in 2026?

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

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62% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.1

Diversity & inclusion

4.0

Work/Life balance

3.9

Culture & values

3.9

Compensation and benefits

3.5

Career opportunities

3.3

Senior management

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4.0

Apr 5, 2026

Great benefits for freshers, but stalled career growth

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

great benefits and perks for someone who is a fresher

Cons

feels like the career growth is at the same level after a point

4.0

Mar 30, 2026

Great benefits and work-life balance, but unfair treatment

Account management

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great benefits, nice office, work life balance and puts importance in mental wellbeing

Cons

Unfair treatment, no to little opportunity for growth

5.0

Mar 31, 2026

Stable environment with good pay but slow decision-making

Business development manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Shell offers a structured and stable working environment, backed by strong global systems and governance. Employees benefit from above-average compensation and comprehensive benefits, especially in corporate roles. The company provides good learning and development opportunities, including exposure to international projects and internal mobility. Its emphasis on safety, sustainability, and professional standards creates a disciplined and reputable workplace.

Cons

Decision-making can be slow due to hierarchical layers and corporate processes, which may delay execution. Some roles, particularly project-based or operational ones, may face high workload during peak periods. Career progression can feel gradual rather than fast-paced, especially without proactive effort. The environment may also feel less dynamic or innovative compared to startups or fast-growing tech companies.

5.0

Apr 9, 2026

Good culture

Strategy manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Salary and benefits. Positive work culture with nice colleagues.

Cons

Typical issues with large organisation that has a matrix org structure

4.0

Mar 30, 2026

Decent company to retire

Associate software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good worklife, Competative salaries, good benefits

Cons

Slow career growth, Not great for tech

4.0

Apr 9, 2026

Good benefits but limited advancement opportunities

Human resources advisor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good benefits Continuous improvement mindset

Cons

Minimal opportunities for advancement within department

4.0

Apr 8, 2026

Money or purpose

Senior finance advisor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great pay and benefits, job security

Cons

Lack of company direction, bogged down by processes

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Good culture

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Good benefits but limited advancement opportunities

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