Question 1

Does Barclays pay their employees well?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 2

How satisfied are employees working at Barclays?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 3

What are the top reviewed jobs at Barclays?

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Analyst (970), Vice President (820), Assistant Vice President (754), Business Analyst (537), Software Engineer (383), Director (329), Software Developer (305), AVP-IT (295), Personal Banker (261), Project Manager (243), Graduate Analyst (235), Assistant Manager (216), Senior Analyst (203), Investment Banking Analyst (201), Process Advisor (178)

Question 4

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

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"Good work life balance (but depending on role) is the only good thing about working there" ((in 2230 reviews)); "Culture is good and don’t have the cut throat nature you see in American firms." ((in 1569 reviews)); "People were great to work with…my bosses understood the human element while still striving for success" ((in 1433 reviews)); "Good benefits (health insurance seems to be the best amongst all banks in Singapore)" ((in 1131 reviews)); "Good pay (which can be a con as it makes it hard to leave)" ((in 903 reviews))

Question 5

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

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"Poor management and quick to push you in the way if anything bad happens" ((in 798 reviews)); "poor life balance with long hours and unpredictability (but part of the job in M&A)" ((in 424 reviews)); "Managers are bad and never happy" ((in 349 reviews)); "Pay is below the market and no incentive (low bonus)" ((in 258 reviews)); "late working hours" ((in 203 reviews))

Question 6

What are employees saying about Barclays layoffs in 2026?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 7

What Barclays locations have received the highest employee ratings?

Accepted Answer

<a href="/Reviews/Barclays-Madrid-Reviews-EI_IE3456.0,8_IL.9,15_IC2664239.htm">Madrid</a>

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