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 been stable over the past 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 (335) , Engineer (306) , Business Analyst (302) , Software Engineer (277) , Project Manager (261) , Manager (232) , Intern (217) , Analyst (213) , Sales Associate/Cashier (158) , Project Engineer (119) , Financial Analyst (112) , Process Engineer (106) , Customer Service Representative (91) , Data Engineer (90) , Sales Associate (89)

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

"Flexible and good Work Life Balance" ((in 1470 reviews)); "very ethic and good benefits" ((in 1035 reviews)); "The pay is good and once you learn how to navigate the system there is room to move." ((in 766 reviews)); "The culture is great and supportive yet challenges you to continuously expand your professional skills." ((in 697 reviews)); "great people and multicultural (though the latter is changing through centralisation and offshoring)." ((in 680 reviews))

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

"Continuous restructurings every 2 years mean no job security and teams being understaffed (although certain top management remains same for decades)." ((in 231 reviews)); "bad managers and cumbersome working with HR employees to get forms." ((in 159 reviews)); "Long hours and lots of things going on at once" ((in 131 reviews)); "poor leadership and direction" ((in 93 reviews)); "lots office politics is there" ((in 77 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.

What are the top reviewed Shell locations?

Ciudad de México , León , Tlalnepantla , Mexicali , Querétaro , Cholula , Naucalpan , Pachuca

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4.1

Diversity & inclusion

4.0

Work/Life balance

3.9

Culture & values

3.9

Compensation and benefits

3.5

4.0

Feb 8, 2026

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Executive

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Good pay - Good benefits

Cons

- No WLB - Competitive

4.0

Feb 6, 2026

One of the best workplace environments

Process engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

(1) People-centricity and leadership transparency (2) Conducive and ergonomic workspaces (3) Great benefits (particularly HMO and allowances) (4) Flexible RTO requirements (5) Highly inclusive and collaborative people (6) 'Safety as priority' is a company-wide culture that is heavily practiced (7) Work is indeed balanced with life

Cons

(1) Salary can be more competitive given the niche skills and business (2) Lack of career opportunities for growth, especially with the ongoing downsizing and reorganizations

4.0

Feb 6, 2026

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Credit risk specialist

Recommend

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Pros

Work-life balance, good benefits. There are leads that are good.

Cons

Low base pay. Re-org here and there. Following the reorg, management seems to be desperate to fill positions internally, hence, just hiring individuals due to tenure instead of competence.

4.0

Mar 1, 2026

Good

Commercial lead

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good benefits Average Pay Reliable company Takes care of employees

Cons

Doing anything takes so long because it is a big company. I left because I got redundated.

4.0

Mar 1, 2026

Good pay and benefits but comes with great pressure

Planner

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Good pay for same level of experience - Culture is friendly

Cons

- Alot of cost cutting activity & reorganisation - Job security can be a concern

5.0

Feb 10, 2026

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Researcher

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Strong work-life balance with reasonable hours and flexibility that's rare in the energy sector. The compensation package is competitive, and benefits are comprehensive—health coverage, retirement matching, and other perks are solid. As a major multinational, Shell provides access to interesting technical projects and exposure to global operations.

Cons

Decision-making can be painfully slow due to multiple layers of approval and corporate bureaucracy. Even straightforward technical decisions often require extensive documentation and sign-offs, which can be frustrating when you want to move quickly on projects. The organizational structure sometimes prioritizes process over progress.

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