Does Standard Chartered Bank pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Standard Chartered Bank employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.6 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Standard Chartered Bank. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Standard Chartered Bank?

70% of Standard Chartered Bank employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Standard Chartered Bank 3.8 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.8 for culture and values and 3.5 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Standard Chartered Bank?

Manager (388) , Director (368) , Analyst (335) , Relationship Manager (325) , Associate Director (319) , Senior Manager (247) , Associate (244) , Business Analyst (178) , Intern (152) , Assistant Manager (138) , Senior Analyst (132) , Executive Director (118) , Specialist (112) , Associate Manager (105) , Senior Officer (105)

What are the pros of working at Standard Chartered Bank according to real employee reviews?

"Good Work Life Balance and Pay" ((in 1065 reviews)); "2. Very good culture that will help you to grow if you put in the effort" ((in 739 reviews)); "Benefits are good and the work arrangement is flexible" ((in 533 reviews)); "People there are nice and care for your growths" ((in 440 reviews)); "Colleagues are friendly and collaborative" ((in 338 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Standard Chartered Bank according to real employee reviews?

"Low salaries: Some say salaries are low and it's difficult to get promotions." ((in 305 reviews)); "Stock outlook is doubtful and strategy change/restructure management is poor." ((in 296 reviews)); "Extended working hours depending upon the situation" ((in 209 reviews)); "Very condescending and bad manager." ((in 132 reviews)); "Lack of transparency/honesty by senior management" ((in 70 reviews))

What are employees saying about Standard Chartered Bank layoffs in 2026?

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

Standard Chartered Bank reviews

3.7

70% would recommend to a friend

(11,034 total reviews)

Bill Winters

78% approve of CEO

66% positive business outlook

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Standard Chartered Bank has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 11,034 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Standard Chartered Bank employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Finanzas industry (3.7 stars).

Reviews by job title

11K reviews

1.0

Mar 20, 2010

poor payers!

Graduate associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

get to travel the world

Cons

pay and performance reviews always poor as a grad to keep costs down

3.0

Mar 14, 2010

Good place to learn, not for career ladder

Operations officer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Online e-learning trainings are provided, so employees can learn from this. Medical benefit is one of the best in Jakarta with full coverage for officer level.

Cons

Management is less likely to explain future plan and promotion preferences among employees are easily noticed (favoritism), even though one has accomplished a bunch of success during employment.

3.0

Mar 6, 2010

Interesting Place, behind the curve, talent drain upcoming

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

International Experience/opportunities. Consistent revenue growth/job is safe.

Cons

compensation behind the curve, talent drain due to compensation.

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Jobs at Standard Chartered Bank

Senior Executive Assistant to the CEO, US and Americas, Europe, Middle East and Africa

Client Implementation Specialist

Associate, Corporate Sales, Americas

Director, First Line Operational Risk

Business Planning Manager