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 (237) , 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 2284 reviews)); "Culture is good and don’t have the cut throat nature you see in American firms." ((in 1597 reviews)); "People were great to work with…my bosses understood the human element while still striving for success" ((in 1410 reviews)); "Good benefits (health insurance seems to be the best amongst all banks in Singapore)" ((in 1139 reviews)); "Good pay (which can be a con as it makes it hard to leave)" ((in 880 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 803 reviews)); "poor life balance with long hours and unpredictability (but part of the job in M&A)" ((in 435 reviews)); "Managers are bad and never happy" ((in 342 reviews)); "Pay is below the market and no incentive (low bonus)" ((in 268 reviews)); "No career progression in Singapore office and major developments are all in London and New York." ((in 208 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.

Barclays reviews

4.0

78% would recommend to a friend

(22,144 total reviews)

C.S. Venkatakrishnan

85% approve of CEO

72% positive business outlook

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Barclays has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 22,144 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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22K reviews

1.0

Jan 18, 2015

One of my biggest disappointments in entire career

Technology analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Hard to find. But there are very smart people somewhere there. They are constantly trying to hide from HR and senior management.

Cons

HR service is really bad. Compensation is lowest in the market. They are firing people at will. Bureaucracy is overwhelming. This is simply the worst place I have ever worked.

2.0

Dec 11, 2014

Firefighting and disorganised.

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

BarCap looks good on your CV as a known brand.

Cons

5 line managers in a year

1.0

Nov 24, 2014

one word - barcrap

Vice president

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

If you into politics I suggest congress or house of representatives - you are better off at those places, rather then at barcrap.

Cons

where to start: - long hours - while you are underpaid - crappy management - with no support or investment into your future - No promotional opportunities unless you are willing to sacrifices your morals and character

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One of my biggest disappointments in entire career

Firefighting and disorganised.

one word - barcrap

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