Question 1

Is Goldman Sachs a good company to work for?

Accepted Answer

Goldman Sachs has an overall rating of 3.7 out of 5, based on over 23,844 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months. 66% of employees would recommend working at Goldman Sachs to a friend and 66% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Goldman Sachs have been left by employees working as Private Wealth Management Intern, Summer Technology Analyst and Internal Audit Analyst.

Question 2

Does Goldman Sachs pay their employees well?

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According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Goldman Sachs employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.6 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Goldman Sachs. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months.

Question 3

How satisfied are employees working at Goldman Sachs?

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66% of Goldman Sachs employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated Goldman Sachs 2.9 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.5 for culture and values and 3.9 for career opportunities.

Question 4

What are the top reviewed jobs at Goldman Sachs?

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Analyst (3007), Associate (2204), Vice President (1620), Summer Analyst (718), Senior Analyst (533), Investment Banking Analyst (516), Software Engineer (509), Financial Analyst (429), Operations Analyst (380), Intern (302), Business Analyst (229), Executive Director (206), Senior Associate (183), Technology Analyst (181), Vice President - Technology (141)

Question 5

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

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"The people are smart and getting funding for projects is a lot easier here than other places I've worked" ((in 2461 reviews)); "Culture is great; everyone is on top of their game and helpful at the same time" ((in 1569 reviews)); "Good pay and bonus for full time employee Free transport Canteen was free until March February 2023" ((in 1133 reviews)); "The Benefits are good and is easy to navigate the firm and connect with people from any levels" ((in 853 reviews)); "Ambitious and smart colleagues" ((in 572 reviews))

Question 6

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

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"2) Work Life Balance ( Practically no work life balance some times work is about 12" ((in 1866 reviews)); "Some teams work long hours and are understaffed but this is typical in banking not specific of GS" ((in 1782 reviews)); "Late working hours during winters" ((in 827 reviews)); "Politics is generally expected but is heavy at times leading to overall poor management and development." ((in 358 reviews)); "Very bad manager." ((in 287 reviews))

Question 7

What are employees saying about Goldman Sachs layoffs in 2026?

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

Question 8

What Goldman Sachs locations have received the highest employee ratings?

Accepted Answer

Newark, Seattle, San Diego, Washington, Brooklyn, Austin, Pittsburgh, West Palm Beach, Philadelphia, San Jose

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