Is Mercer a good company to work for?

Mercer has an overall rating of 3.7 out of 5, based on over 7,743 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months. 67% of employees would recommend working at Mercer to a friend and 59% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Mercer have been left by employees working as Intern , Actuarial Associate and Senior Principal .

Does Mercer pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Mercer employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.3 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Mercer. This rating has decreased by 3% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Mercer?

67% of Mercer employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Mercer 3.6 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.7 for culture and values and 3.5 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Mercer?

Consultant (295) , Analyst (269) , Associate (264) , Senior Associate (243) , Senior Analyst (200) , Actuarial Analyst (166) , Principal (153) , Principal Consultant (126) , Senior Consultant (124) , Investment Analyst (98) , Intern (81) , Process Developer (76) , Project Manager (63) , Manager (59) , Process Champion (59)

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

"The people you work around are great and there is a great sense of friendship among everyone." ((in 648 reviews)); "Good Benefits and hybrid working" ((in 351 reviews)); "Colleagues are great and genuinely care about you." ((in 301 reviews)); "Good work environment and collegues." ((in 122 reviews)); "Good opportunities to work in different areas if you're able to network and willing to try new things." ((in 112 reviews))

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

"Low salary and poor medical" ((in 270 reviews)); "Poor management not able to develop staff a lot of freeloaders drawing wages and leaving the work to a few" ((in 258 reviews)); "Long hours and weekends throughout most of the year" ((in 117 reviews)); "No training and no alignment with its sell proposal" ((in 109 reviews)); "lack of leadership and poor management" ((in 98 reviews))

What are employees saying about Mercer layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Mercer locations?

New York , Norwood , Chicago , Dallas , Los Angeles , Louisville , Atlanta , Urbandale , Phoenix , San Francisco , Washington , Houston , Boston , Philadelphia , Seattle , Vernon Hills , Denver , Des Moines , Minneapolis , Saint Louis , Charlotte , Iowa City , Milwaukee , Irvine , Richmond , Norwalk , Deerfield , Portland , Pittsburgh , Salt Lake City

Mercer reviews

3.7

67% would recommend to a friend

(6,665 total reviews)

Pat Tomlinson

45% approve of CEO

59% positive business outlook

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Mercer has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 6,665 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Mercer employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Management & Consulting industry (3.7 stars).

Reviews by job title

7K reviews

4.0

Apr 1, 2026

Excellent technical foundation and industry exposure, though demanding work-life balance.

Associate compensation consultant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Strong exposure to diverse industries and complex executive compensation data. The firm provides excellent technical training and the opportunity to work alongside some of the most knowledgeable consultants in the rewards and talent space. Great brand name for a career in HR or compensation consulting.

Cons

Work-life balance can be challenging during the peak proxy season and year-end cycles. Project timelines are often aggressive, requiring significant overtime. Like many large consulting firms, the hierarchical structure can sometimes slow down internal processes and career advancement.

4.0

Mar 31, 2026

Good company, good experience

Investment analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good exposure to clients and stakeholders

Cons

below market pay is common

5.0

Mar 26, 2026

Outstanding support from leadership.

Senior manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Work life balance. Oppurtunities to learn and career growth.

Cons

Didn't find any cons in last 6 months

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