Is Goldman Sachs a good company to work for?

Goldman Sachs has an overall rating of 3.7 out of 5, based on over 23,993 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months. 65% 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 , Regional Consultant and Summer Technology Analyst .

Does Goldman Sachs pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Goldman Sachs employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.5 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Goldman Sachs. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Goldman Sachs?

65% 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, 3.6 for culture and values and 3.9 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Goldman Sachs?

Analyst (3027) , Associate (2220) , Vice President (1635) , Summer Analyst (721) , Senior Analyst (535) , Investment Banking Analyst (519) , Software Engineer (517) , Financial Analyst (431) , Operations Analyst (380) , Intern (303) , Business Analyst (229) , Executive Director (206) , Senior Associate (183) , Technology Analyst (181) , Vice President - Technology (141)

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

"The people are smart and getting funding for projects is a lot easier here than other places I've worked" ((in 2480 reviews)); "Culture is great; everyone is on top of their game and helpful at the same time" ((in 1566 reviews)); "the pay is good and nice" ((in 1142 reviews)); "The Benefits are good and is easy to navigate the firm and connect with people from any levels" ((in 826 reviews)); "Ambitious and smart colleagues" ((in 572 reviews))

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

"2) Work Life Balance ( Practically no work life balance some times work is about 12" ((in 1868 reviews)); "Long hours; can at times be stressful due to workload and expectations on short timelines" ((in 1782 reviews)); "Late working hours during winters" ((in 832 reviews)); "Politics is generally expected but is heavy at times leading to overall poor management and development." ((in 361 reviews)); "Very bad manager." ((in 288 reviews))

What are employees saying about Goldman Sachs layoffs in 2026?

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.

What are the top reviewed Goldman Sachs locations?

New York , Salt Lake City , Dallas , Jersey City , Chicago , San Francisco , Richardson , Albany , Atlanta , Latham , Irving , Houston , Los Angeles , Cohoes , Draper , Boston , Irvine , Saratoga Springs , Philadelphia , Miami , Newport Beach , Washington , Parsippany , Deerfield , Seattle , Denver , Brooklyn , Austin , New Orleans , West Palm Beach

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Goldman Sachs reviews

3.7

65% would recommend to a friend

(19,486 total reviews)

David M. Solomon

64% approve of CEO

66% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.9

Diversity & inclusion

3.9

Career opportunities

3.6

Culture & values

3.5

Compensation and benefits

3.3

Senior management

2.9

Work/Life balance

Goldman Sachs has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 19,486 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Goldman Sachs 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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Reviews by job title

19K reviews

2.0

Apr 16, 2009

Outsourcing American jobs with TARP.

Operations technical specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Fair working environment - not leading edge.

Cons

Goldman is a very strange mixture of people. Some people are very smart, people who make very big contribution both inside and outside the company. However, at least in technology where most of my experience is, there are a number of people who are either completely un-motivated or just not smart at all. I'd like to refrain from saying they are dumb because that would probably be off the mark, but I have seen a much higher number of people who don't know what they are doing.The corporate culture, as I see it, is very arrogant. I've found about a 50/50 split between people who are very full of themselves and people who are normal, decent people.

4.0

Dec 2, 2008

Ayco is okay.

Financial planner

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexibilility in time off. No limits on the time you take (i.e. 3 times in a 3 month period, then you are written up). Noone asks why you are taking the time. Training is top notch and the name will open doors for you. Advnacement is touted, but you really have to earn it.

Cons

They are quick to lay off. Your really have to prove yourself. They are extremely task oriented, but ate the same time there is alot of favoritism and if you are not within the clique, then you have limited potential.

1.0

May 2, 2024

Work here if you want to start Anti-Depressants

Financial anyalyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Okay Pay, Good company name on a resume

Cons

Only pay half for overtime (NOT time & a half), environment is EXTREMELY toxic and degrading, required to work 50 hrs minimum but they usually work you more (11hrs a day Mon-Fri), will ask you to come in on the weekends (still only receiving half pay), It does not have a lot of opportunities for growth anymore. Personally did not get trained well, while being expected to do everything perfectly on the first try. Finally quitting the job and will never go back.

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