Is Citizens a good company to work for?

Citizens has an overall rating of 3.8 out of 5, based on over 5,083 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has increased by 1% over the last 12 months. 73% of employees would recommend working at Citizens to a friend and 65% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Citizens have been left by employees working as Intern , Program Manager and Associate .

Does Citizens pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Citizens employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.6 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Citizens. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Citizens?

73% of Citizens employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Citizens 3.8 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 Citizens?

Personal Banker (233) , Branch Manager (201) , Banker (188) , Bank Teller (186) , Universal Banker (168) , Teller (120) , Relationship Banker (108) , Vice President (73) , Licensed Banker (70) , Personal Universal Banker (64) , Assistant Branch Manager (55) , Customer Service Representative (54) , Analyst (48) , Financial Advisor (43) , Manager (43)

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

"Benefits are good but have been cut since RBS' desire to spin off the bank" ((in 444 reviews)); "Citizens has a lot of really great people who are dedicated to what they do on a daily basis." ((in 312 reviews)); "Good Work Life Balance Here" ((in 187 reviews)); "It also feels great to help my colleagues and team when we have a real challenge to overcome." ((in 134 reviews)); "good training was present wihtin the company" ((in 97 reviews))

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

"Lots of hidden toxicity and poor management behind the CREDO facade" ((in 192 reviews)); "Poor upper management and disorganized retail structure." ((in 129 reviews)); "You must get a good manager and department to succeed." ((in 121 reviews)); "No bonus below Vice President" ((in 63 reviews)); "Long Hours (In Store Branch)" ((in 54 reviews))

What are employees saying about Citizens layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Citizens locations?

Boston , Johnston , Providence , Pittsburgh , Philadelphia , Cranston , New York , Westwood , Cleveland , Warwick , Glen Allen , East Providence , Albany , Detroit , Rochester , Charlotte , Irving , Buffalo , Franklin , Manchester , Dedham , Chicago , Phila , Medford , Toledo , Riverside , Bridgeport , Atlanta , Wilmington , Akron

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Citizens reviews

3.8

73% would recommend to a friend

(1,286 total reviews)

Bruce Van Saun

84% approve of CEO

65% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.1

Diversity & inclusion

3.9

Culture & values

3.8

Work/Life balance

3.7

Career opportunities

3.6

Compensation and benefits

3.5

Senior management

Ratings by demographic groups

Race / Ethnicity

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Reviews by job title

1K reviews

Reviews about "Compensation"

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3.0

Aug 4, 2022

Hourly

Universal banker

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Work life balance Great team

Cons

Low pay No opportunity for growth

Citizens Response

Thanks for leaving a review! We're glad you're enjoying your time here with your amazing team. If you're interested in developing your skills to prepare for an upward career move within Citizens, make sure you register for an Office Hours session, where you can chat about your growth plan with a recruiter. Thanks for all you do!

4.0

Jul 28, 2022

personal banker at citizens

Personal banker

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

good work environment and culture

Cons

lower pay than unusual and move to automated branches

Citizens Response

Thanks for leaving a review! It's great to hear that you're enjoying our work environment and culture! We appreciate all you do!

5.0

Jul 27, 2022

Solid place to work

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great environment, great people. Good overall perks and benefits.

Cons

Compensation is not in line with market standards.

Citizens Response

Thanks for the review! We're so happy you're enjoying your time with us and the people you're working with, it really does make all the difference! Keep up the great work!

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