Charles Schwab reviews

3.7

67% would recommend to a friend

(7,833 total reviews)
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Rick Wurster

72% approve of CEO

64% positive business outlook

Charles Schwab has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 7,833 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
3.0
Apr 16, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Supportive teammates, strong work life balance, and good exposure to large scale systems.

Cons

Engineering work can sometimes move slowly because of process, approvals, and coordination across multiple teams.

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Charles Schwab Response
1mo
We’re glad to hear you value the supportive team, work‑life balance, and exposure to large‑scale systems. We also appreciate your feedback on timelines and process, your perspective will be shared as we continue looking for ways to improve efficiency and collaboration across teams.
3.0
Apr 16, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great relationship with management, high cost for benefits.

Cons

Low pay and high benefits premiums

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Charles Schwab Response
1mo
We appreciate hearing about your experience and are glad to learn that you enjoy working with your team members We strive to provide a competitive compensation and an outstanding total benefits package. We'll share your feedback with our team. We appreciate your hard work and dedication!
4.0
Apr 15, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great place to start. You learn a lot.

Cons

Having to formerly interview for another position as if you never worked there.

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Charles Schwab Response
1mo
We’re glad to hear you found it a strong place to learn and build your career. We appreciate your feedback on the internal interview process and performance metrics, and your perspective will be shared as we continue working to improve consistency and fairness across teams. At Schwab, we aim to foster an environment built on transparency, trust, and integrity. We wish you the best in your career.
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