Does Barclays pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Barclays employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.8 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Barclays. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Barclays?

78% of Barclays employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Barclays 3.9 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 Barclays?

Analyst (974) , Vice President (823) , Assistant Vice President (756) , Business Analyst (537) , Software Engineer (385) , Director (329) , Software Developer (305) , AVP-IT (295) , Personal Banker (262) , Project Manager (243) , Graduate Analyst (236) , Assistant Manager (216) , Senior Analyst (203) , Investment Banking Analyst (202) , Process Advisor (179)

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

"Good work life balance (but depending on role) is the only good thing about working there" ((in 2251 reviews)); "Culture is good and don’t have the cut throat nature you see in American firms." ((in 1593 reviews)); "People were great to work with…my bosses understood the human element while still striving for success" ((in 1429 reviews)); "Good benefits (health insurance seems to be the best amongst all banks in Singapore)" ((in 1154 reviews)); "Good pay (which can be a con as it makes it hard to leave)" ((in 864 reviews))

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

"Poor management and quick to push you in the way if anything bad happens" ((in 799 reviews)); "poor life balance with long hours and unpredictability (but part of the job in M&A)" ((in 438 reviews)); "Managers are bad and never happy" ((in 346 reviews)); "Low hikes and bonuses." ((in 248 reviews)); "No career progression in Singapore office and major developments are all in London and New York." ((in 209 reviews))

What are employees saying about Barclays layoffs in 2026?

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

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4.0

78% would recommend to a friend

(22,140 total reviews)

C.S. Venkatakrishnan

85% approve of CEO

72% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.1

Diversity & inclusion

3.9

Culture & values

3.9

Work/Life balance

3.8

Compensation and benefits

3.7

Career opportunities

3.5

Senior management

Barclays has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 22,140 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Barclays 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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Reviews by job title

22K reviews

3.0

Mar 9, 2026

OK, a lot of red tape though and not very fulfilling.

Developer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good benefits such as pension and bonus scheme

Cons

Very restrictive (as it has to be). A lot of sign offs when pushing internal apps into production and a lot of red tape. Not ideal for people who want to built cool new things with latest tech.

4.0

Mar 9, 2026

Review for Barclays

Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

1. Good WLB 2. 2 days RTO

Cons

1. Career growth 2. Tech stack

5.0

Mar 9, 2026

Business Analyst / KYC Specialist

Kyc analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Barclays provides a strong professional environment with clear processes and a strong focus on compliance, governance and customer protection. During my time there, I gained valuable experience working on complex KYC and financial crime processes, analysing operational data and collaborating with different teams across the organisation. The training and exposure to regulatory frameworks were particularly beneficial for developing analytical and problem-solving skills. The organisation also encourages teamwork and knowledge sharing. Many colleagues are highly skilled and supportive, which makes it easier to learn and grow professionally. Working in a large global bank also gives employees exposure to large-scale operations, structured processes and advanced systems.

Cons

Like many large organisations, processes can sometimes be complex and decision-making may take longer due to multiple layers of approval. In some teams, workloads can increase during regulatory or operational peaks, which can create pressure.

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