Is Nasdaq a good company to work for?

Nasdaq has an overall rating of 3.9 out of 5, based on over 1,708 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months. 76% 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?

76% 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 144 reviews)); "People are great and supportive" ((in 126 reviews)); "Good company and values work life balance" ((in 120 reviews)); "paced work environment / great colleagues" ((in 58 reviews)); "Good salary and time offs" ((in 39 reviews))

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

"low pay and grow slowly" ((in 41 reviews)); "The company is also keen on diversity in senior management." ((in 16 reviews)); "Long hours and hard work but it's ok" ((in 11 reviews)); "Limited career growth" ((in 9 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.

What are the top reviewed Nasdaq locations?

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3.9

76% would recommend to a friend

(1,415 total reviews)

Adena Friedman

86% approve of CEO

69% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.0

Diversity & inclusion

3.9

Culture & values

3.9

Work/Life balance

3.6

Senior management

3.6

Compensation and benefits

3.6

Career opportunities

Nasdaq has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 1,415 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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5.0

Feb 6, 2023

Great Company to work for!

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

A fantastic company that values diversity of thought, a work-life balance, and has surrounds you full of great intelligent leaders for any professional to boost their career and continue flourishing. Management is incredible and very personable.

Cons

I haven't noticed many downsides at Nasdaq

5.0

Jan 31, 2023

Great benefits

Sr. software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Had some great benefit & perks.

Cons

Existing employees were very hesitant to make change happen.

5.0

Jan 29, 2023

Incredible

Business development

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Amazing opportunity. Dream company to work for

Cons

None whatsoever. Very happy here

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