Charles Schwab reviews

3.7

66% would recommend to a friend

(7,814 total reviews)
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Rick Wurster

72% approve of CEO

63% positive business outlook

Charles Schwab has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 7,814 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Charles Schwab 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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8K reviews
5.0
May 5, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Lots of flexibility and growth

Cons

Work from home is no longer an option

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Charles Schwab Response
2w
We are glad you shared both the encouraging points and the frustrations. Growth and development remain priorities, and it is good to hear you have seen that firsthand. At the same time, in person collaboration supports connection and learning for many teams, and we also recognize flexibility matters. This kind of input is especially helpful because it highlights both what is resonating and what requires follow-through. Wishing you well moving forward.
5.0
May 4, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Fair pay, excellent work-life balance and strong management

Cons

Lacks the upside of RIAs

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Charles Schwab Response
2w
Thanks for noting the perks and benefits, we are glad they have been meaningful. It is encouraging to hear you have felt supported by the people around you and experienced strong management and balance. At the same time, career growth and development conversations remain important in helping employees build long-term careers. Balanced feedback like this helps us understand where the experience is working well and where support still needs to grow. We will make sure this input is shared through the right channels.
5.0
May 4, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Pros - great managers and support from other departments. Great pay and benefits!

Cons

Cons - a lot of info to take in on each call especially with back to back calls.

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Charles Schwab Response
2w
Thanks for sharing a balanced perspective. It’s great to hear the support programs have made a difference and that pay and benefits are working well for you day to day. Collaboration is a big part of how we work, and it’s good to see that reflected in your experience with managers and cross-team support. At the same time, client-facing roles can be demanding, and supporting employees with resources remains a focus. Feedback like this helps highlight what employees value and where more progress is needed. We appreciate you taking the time to share this review.
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