Is CME Group a good company to work for?

CME Group has an overall rating of 3.9 out of 5, based on over 1,726 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months. 74% of employees would recommend working at CME Group to a friend and 79% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about CME Group have been left by employees working as Intern , Software Engineer(Internship) and Intern - Hourly .

Does CME Group pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, CME Group employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.0 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at CME Group. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at CME Group?

74% of CME Group employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated CME Group 3.9 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 CME Group?

Software Engineer (81) , Intern (62) , Senior Software Engineer (54) , Director (47) , Manager (33) , Analyst (25) , Software Engineer(Internship) (22) , Business Analyst (14) , Intern - Hourly (14) , Software Developer (14) , Consultant (13) , Executive Director (13) , Lead Software Engineer (13) , QA Analyst (12) , Product Manager (11)

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

"good benefits in terms of health insurance and retirement plans" ((in 148 reviews)); "great people to work with" ((in 145 reviews)); "Good work life balance and WFH policy" ((in 137 reviews)); "good culture and events such as the runs" ((in 76 reviews)); "Pay was good for the industry" ((in 60 reviews))

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

"Poor management, and no accountability." ((in 62 reviews)); "managers are promoted because they are great at their jobs and have industry expertise however, they receive no guidance on how to treat the staff they are responsible for." ((in 31 reviews)); "Uninspiring and inauthentic senior management more concerned with their golden handcuffs than their people and challenging the status quo." ((in 24 reviews)); "Layoffs are frequent." ((in 18 reviews)); "Too much bureaucracy, difficult upper management that are very outdated in their view of work." ((in 14 reviews))

What are employees saying about CME Group layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed CME Group locations?

Chicago , New York , Parsippany , Champaign , Princeton , Aurora , Naperville , Chicago , Parlin , Randolph , Carol Stream , Geneva , Mount Prospect , Oak Lawn , Roselle , Wheaton , Washington , Auburn , Los Angeles , Stamford , Atlanta , Covington , Chicago Heights , Webster Groves , Israel

CME Group reviews

3.9

74% would recommend to a friend

(1,325 total reviews)

Terry Duffy

78% approve of CEO

79% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.0

Compensation and benefits

3.9

Culture & values

3.9

Work/Life balance

3.8

Diversity & inclusion

3.5

Senior management

3.5

Career opportunities

CME Group has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 1,325 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The CME Group employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Financial Services industry (3.7 stars).

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1K reviews

4.0

Jan 31, 2017

Fostering a Culture of Innovation, Collaboration and Empowerment

Anonymous employee

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Pros

Fostering a spirit of innovation is something that CME Group excels in; I have been here for several years, and it is exciting and fulfilling to see new strategies and activities launched for employees to help them bring new ideas to life. The collaborative nature of the organization, as well as the ability to take ownership of projects without any micro-management, are two key attributes that keep me at CME Group. I feel that I can grow my career here because I am enabled to run with ideas or projects, but can leverage teamwork and collaborating with smart people to help set me up for success. Last year, I told my boss that I needed more collaboration and strategy in my day to day work to feel engaged, and he was able to put me on projects with visibility across divisions - I finished the year with a restored energy for my job.

Cons

You need to ask for something if you want it; don't just assume management knows what you need to be successful.

CME Group Response

9y

Thanks so much for your input. It’s always great to get positive feedback and hear that our employees are feeling empowered in the work that they do to help advance our business around the world.

5.0

Jan 30, 2017

Excellent Benefits

Anonymous employee

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Pros

Out of all the companies I have worked for, CME Group offers the best overall benefits package. They have a Wellness Program that allows us to receive a discount on their insurance plus earn gift cards. Free health screening every year. They pay for your membership with an immediate care provider that is near work and extremely flexible to your schedule. They also now offer 12 weeks of full-paid maternity and 4 weeks paternity leave. There is a gym in the building and they pay for a majority of your membership. I also take advantage of the tuition reimbursement program. I wouldn’t be able to afford graduate school without their help. The work/life balance is great for most employees. I also enjoy the volunteer opportunities CME has available. Overall, it is an enjoyable place to work with great people.

Cons

There aren't a lot of cons. Salary is comparable to most companies. I would say they are about average... They do offer equity and a bonus which is a major plus!

3.0

Oct 31, 2016

Director

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Pros

Globex cash cow, great people, good benefits

Cons

Top down management, some dead wood still floating around

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