Question 1

Is Dimensional Fund Advisors a good company to work for?

Accepted Answer

Dimensional Fund Advisors has an overall rating of 3.8 out of 5, based on over 542 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has increased by 2% over the last 12 months. 81% of employees would recommend working at Dimensional Fund Advisors to a friend and 81% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Dimensional Fund Advisors have been left by employees working as Intern, Analyst and Associate.

Question 2

Does Dimensional Fund Advisors pay their employees well?

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According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Dimensional Fund Advisors employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.7 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Dimensional Fund Advisors. This rating has improved by 9% over the last 12 months.

Question 3

How satisfied are employees working at Dimensional Fund Advisors?

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81% of Dimensional Fund Advisors employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated Dimensional Fund Advisors 4.6 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.0 for culture and values and 3.7 for career opportunities.

Question 4

What are the top reviewed jobs at Dimensional Fund Advisors?

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Associate (63), Analyst (33), Senior Associate (30), Regional Director (22), Intern (14), Portfolio Management Analyst (8), Vice President (8), Research Intern (7), Manager (6), Administrative Assistant (5), Project Manager (5), Research Analyst (5), Software Engineer (5), Global Client Group Intern (4), Research Associate (4)

Question 5

What are the pros of working at Dimensional Fund Advisors according to real employee reviews?

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"Good work life balance for employees" ((in 50 reviews)); "Great culture and they invest a lot into their employees." ((in 43 reviews)); "great benefits and in" ((in 41 reviews)); "Very clean and beautiful office." ((in 21 reviews)); "Good cafeteria." ((in 13 reviews))

Question 6

What are the cons of working at Dimensional Fund Advisors according to real employee reviews?

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"IT Management is a dysfunctional mess." ((in 32 reviews)); "Also too many managers." ((in 23 reviews)); "low pay, don't think the leads really care about the people" ((in 16 reviews)); "1.  Poor leadership" ((in 10 reviews)); "Staff are afraid to approach Senior Management with change." ((in 10 reviews))

Question 7

What are employees saying about Dimensional Fund Advisors layoffs in 2026?

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

Question 8

What are the top reviewed Dimensional Fund Advisors locations?

Accepted Answer

Austin, Charlotte, Santa Monica, Los Angeles, San Antonio, San Rafael, Derry, Miami

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