Is Morgan Stanley a good company to work for?

Morgan Stanley has an overall rating of 3.9 out of 5, based on over 24,498 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months. 75% of employees would recommend working at Morgan Stanley to a friend and 73% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Morgan Stanley have been left by employees working as Internship , PWM Intern and Technology Summer Analyst .

Does Morgan Stanley pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Morgan Stanley employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.6 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Morgan Stanley. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Morgan Stanley?

75% of Morgan Stanley employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Morgan Stanley 3.6 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.9 for culture and values and 3.7 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Morgan Stanley?

Associate (1451) , Vice President (1151) , Analyst (1051) , Manager (503) , Intern (474) , Director (469) , Financial Advisor (423) , Executive Director (407) , Senior Manager (405) , Senior Associate (341) , Software Engineer (334) , Operations Analyst (288) , Client Service Associate (273) , Software Developer (249) , Summer Analyst (228)

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

"the culture is good and fair" ((in 2202 reviews)); "Morgan Stanley employs some great people that are excellent to have in your personal network." ((in 1938 reviews)); "Some good benefits like you can have 16 weeks paternity leave and well being leaves no matter how long you served the company." ((in 1178 reviews)); "Work life balance is good but ebbs and flows with the times and profit margins." ((in 1152 reviews)); "Pay is good and they provide accommodation which is very close to the office building" ((in 851 reviews))

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

"Long hours and requires you to be glued to your desk for most of the day" ((in 773 reviews)); "Long and late working hours" ((in 386 reviews)); "Most of the managers don't even know how to work the system to do the job." ((in 309 reviews)); "Low compensation and work can get real boring" ((in 238 reviews)); "Middle management and some senior management out of their depth and often made up of staff promoted beyond their capability." ((in 129 reviews))

What are employees saying about Morgan Stanley layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Morgan Stanley locations?

New York , Baltimore , Chicago , San Francisco , Columbus , Alpharetta , Boston , South Jordan , Atlanta , Tampa , Purchase , Los Angeles , Salt Lake City , Jersey City , Sandy , Dallas , Washington , Miami , Houston , Seattle , Gilbert , Menlo Park , Philadelphia , San Diego , Denver , Phoenix , Tempe , San Jose , Temple Terrace , Brooklyn

Morgan Stanley reviews

3.9

75% would recommend to a friend

(19,905 total reviews)

Ted Pick

81% approve of CEO

73% positive business outlook

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Morgan Stanley has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 19,905 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Morgan Stanley employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Financial Services industry (3.7 stars).

Reviews by job title

20K reviews

2.0

Feb 8, 2010

Good and bad combined

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Widely recognised as a leader in the market by rivals and clients alike. There is a great number of very talented individuals one works with too.

Cons

The bonus pool is narrowing, there is less opportunity to work and gain professional qualifications and the gap between the super powers is widening.

4.0

Feb 8, 2010

Your Advancement Is Up to You

Senior associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The firm is truly world-class and comprises the best and brightest talent in the industry. There are many skilled professionals who are ready, willing, and able to assist you in your career advancement goals. If you are aggressive, outgoing, and optimistic, you can get to know people and get yourself involved in noteworthy projects and initiatives. The benefits are also top notch - medical, dental, vision, 401(K), pension, etc...

Cons

The firm is very large so you can easily get lost in the rank and file. In addition to focusing on your work, you must make an effort to network internally and get to know people in senior management. Also, the firm is prone to volatile ups and downs due to being in the financial services industry. Therefore, the chances of being laid off are ever present.

3.0

Feb 7, 2010

Technical lead in IT projects.

Vice president - it

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good company to work for. You could build a good career and work till retirement with satisfaction. This is a employee friendly organization and place to be if you are planning long term career.

Cons

Growth and opportunity depends on the team you work in. You compensation and growth depends on the visibility and importance of your project in the organization. This is one of the reasons you get different feedback from different employees.

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Technical lead in IT projects.

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