Is The Carlyle Group a good company to work for?

The Carlyle Group has an overall rating of 3.7 out of 5, based on over 401 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months. 54% of employees would recommend working at The Carlyle Group to a friend and 74% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about The Carlyle Group have been left by employees working as Analyst , Senior Accountant and Associate .

Does The Carlyle Group pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, The Carlyle Group employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.5 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at The Carlyle Group. This rating has decreased by 4% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at The Carlyle Group?

54% of The Carlyle Group employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated The Carlyle Group 3.4 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.4 for culture and values and 3.9 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at The Carlyle Group?

Executive Assistant (35) , Associate (33) , Analyst (20) , Senior Accountant (20) , Staff Accountant (14) , Manager (9) , Intern (7) , Vice President (7) , Managing Director (6) , Senior Associate (6) , Accountant (5) , Junior Analyst (5) , Director (4) , Principal (4) , Senior Analyst (4)

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

"Great for people who are resourceful and self motivated." ((in 41 reviews)); "Good culture and you will get good deal experience" ((in 27 reviews)); "good pay" ((in 21 reviews)); "They offer great pay and benefits." ((in 20 reviews)); "Smart colleagues who are committed to the best outcome." ((in 11 reviews))

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

"Long hours and lack of flexibility" ((in 21 reviews)); "There is no work life balance" ((in 18 reviews)); "Hard to move up, lots of office politics involved with promotions." ((in 3 reviews)); "Nepotism and favoritism highly at play." ((in 3 reviews)); "They pay well and they give you opportunity to grow if you have the capability to do the job." ((in 3 reviews))

What are the top reviewed The Carlyle Group locations?

Washington , New York , Arlington , Rosslyn , Los Angeles , Menlo Park , Livonia , Romulus , San Diego , Baltimore , Upper Marlboro , Miami , Palm Beach , Atlanta , Florida City

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Good compensation if you can put up with the toxic culture. - Anonymous employee The Carlyle Group Employee Review

2.0

Apr 23, 2012

Anonymous employee

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Pros

Challenging and interesting work. You can work with some very intelligent people. It's a very formal environment and everyone is very polished and professional. Base salary is ok, but the bonus structure is very generous and the benefits are great as well.

Cons

Promotions are not based on merit or result execution but rather on who is championing for you. Toxic environment with a lot of land grabbing and empire building. Be prepared to watch your back and switch camps if necessary in order to get ahead. Not a very collaborative environment.

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5.0

Jul 8, 2026

Associate software engineer

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Pros

Great company to work for.

Cons

The Pay is not great.

4.0

Jun 8, 2026

Hardware support technician

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Pros

Demonstrates a structured troubleshooting process Shows strong customer service and communication Highlights problem-solving and analytical thinking Acknowledges that you can work with unfamiliar applications Emphasizes use of documentation and knowledge bases Shows willingness to escalate appropriately when needed Focuses on keeping the customer informed throughout the process Reflects a calm, professional approach to complex issues

Cons

Somewhat generic and could apply to almost any support role. Doesn't include a real-world example or specific tools/processes you've used. Doesn't explicitly mention prioritizing business impact or urgency. Doesn't highlight ownership of the issue from start to finish. May not strongly differentiate you from other candidates who give similar responses. Doesn't emphasize documenting findings or sharing knowledge for future cases.

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