Is Nasdaq a good company to work for?

Nasdaq has an overall rating of 3.9 out of 5, based on over 1,704 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months. 75% of employees would recommend working at Nasdaq to a friend and 69% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Nasdaq have been left by employees working as Intern , Software Engineer and Analyst .

Does Nasdaq pay their employees well?

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

How satisfied are employees working at Nasdaq?

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

What are the top reviewed jobs at Nasdaq?

Software Engineer (60) , Senior Software Engineer (57) , Analyst (56) , Intern (43) , Software Developer (32) , Director (27) , Business Analyst (26) , Senior Analyst (21) , Senior Software Developer (21) , Advisory Analyst (19) , Project Manager (19) , Manager (18) , Specialist (17) , Summer Intern (16) , Software Developer Specialist (14)

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

"Great Benefits and the name will make any sale easier" ((in 136 reviews)); "People are great and supportive" ((in 133 reviews)); "Good company and values work life balance" ((in 111 reviews)); "paced work environment / great colleagues" ((in 64 reviews)); "Good salary and time offs" ((in 38 reviews))

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

"low pay and grow slowly" ((in 41 reviews)); "Mediocre senior management, hard to get promotion without sucking up" ((in 16 reviews)); "Long hours and hard work but it's ok" ((in 12 reviews)); "The company is also keen on diversity in senior management." ((in 6 reviews)); "Poor management, favoritism and bullying in some teams" ((in 4 reviews))

What are employees saying about Nasdaq layoffs in 2026?

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

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Nasdaq reviews

3.9

75% would recommend to a friend

(1,412 total reviews)

Adena Friedman

86% approve of CEO

69% positive business outlook

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Nasdaq has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 1,412 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Nasdaq 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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1K reviews

5.0

Feb 14, 2024

Nasdaq is great!

Esg client services coordinator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good pay, benefits and career options.

Cons

Sometimes work/life balance is skewed during various parts of the year.

4.0

Feb 6, 2024

Create your own opportunities; always interesting work, great people.

Senior associate general counsel

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Create your own opportunities; always interesting work, great people. Usually reasonable work hours/expectations.

Cons

Very unclear process/requirements for being promoted. You really have to advocate for yourself. My view is that workers remote from the main Nasdaq offices get overlooked/are slow to be recognized.

4.0

Jan 15, 2024

Team-Oriented and Balanced

Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

At Nasdaq, the team dynamic stands out as a major strength. Employees enjoy a collaborative and supportive work environment, where everyone is encouraged to contribute ideas and work together towards common goals. Work-life balance is highly valued, with Nasdaq providing flexible working arrangements and a culture that promotes a healthy balance between professional responsibilities and personal life, fostering overall employee well-being.

Cons

A significant portion of work at Nasdaq involves maintaining and updating legacy systems. While these are crucial for operations, it means less exposure to the latest technologies in the market. The focus on legacy systems can sometimes limit opportunities for innovation and working with cutting-edge technology, which might be a drawback for those seeking to constantly engage with the latest tech trends in the industry.

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