Question 1

Is HSBC a good company to work for?

Accepted Answer

HSBC has an overall rating of 3.8 out of 5, based on over 36,749 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months. 72% of employees would recommend working at HSBC to a friend and 65% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about HSBC have been left by employees working as Software Engineer, Credit Analyst and Investment Banking Summer Analyst.

Question 2

Does HSBC pay their employees well?

Accepted Answer

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, HSBC employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.7 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at HSBC. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

Question 3

How satisfied are employees working at HSBC?

Accepted Answer

72% of HSBC employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated HSBC 3.8 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.8 for culture and values and 3.6 for career opportunities.

Question 4

What are the top reviewed jobs at HSBC?

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Analyst (970), Manager (866), Assistant Manager (741), Software Engineer (724), Business Analyst (564), Customer Service Representative (502), Relationship Manager (448), Project Manager (446), Vice President (442), Intern (439), Senior Software Engineer (389), Associate (378), Personal Banker (352), Senior Manager (277), Director (246)

Question 5

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

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"Good for work life balance and a stable job with more than average growth when compared to peer organisation" ((in 2682 reviews)); "good benefits and they encourage you to explore and try things that you are interested at" ((in 1917 reviews)); "HSBC tries hard to create a good culture but this varies widely across the organisation." ((in 1686 reviews)); "People were great to work with and are very knowledgeable since they have been in the industry and the company for a very long time" ((in 1468 reviews)); "Friendly colleagues to help you and show you around especially when you are newly joined." ((in 843 reviews))

Question 6

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

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"When I worked at GLT the salary was low and I never understood the hierarchical chain." ((in 1099 reviews)); "Poor management and lack of empathy" ((in 944 reviews)); "Politics and low pay will be staying an hour or so and take short to no lunches" ((in 748 reviews)); "Bad manager and sortable due to" ((in 437 reviews)); "Flexible working hours and compiny timings" ((in 388 reviews))

Question 7

What are employees saying about HSBC layoffs in 2026?

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

Question 8

What are the top reviewed HSBC locations?

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New York, Buffalo, Chicago, Mettawa, Brandon, Depew, Tampa, Elmhurst, Salinas, San Francisco, Jersey City, Arlington Heights, Los Angeles, New Castle, Las Vegas, San Diego, Miami, Brooklyn, Washington, Chesapeake, Houston, Tigard, Pomona, Boston, Portland, San Jose, Arlington Heights, Wilmington, Malta, Bridgewater

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