Is Nasdaq a good company to work for?

Nasdaq has an overall rating of 3.9 out of 5, based on over 1,712 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months. 77% of employees would recommend working at Nasdaq to a friend and 71% 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 been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Nasdaq?

77% 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 (61) , Senior Software Engineer (57) , Analyst (56) , Intern (44) , Software Developer (32) , Director (28) , 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?

"People are great and supportive" ((in 132 reviews)); "Great Benefits and the name will make any sale easier" ((in 128 reviews)); "Good company and values work life balance" ((in 117 reviews)); "paced work environment / great colleagues" ((in 57 reviews)); "4. Good work culture and lots of fun events" ((in 39 reviews))

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

"low salary and a lot of work for a short period of time" ((in 46 reviews)); "low pay and grow slowly" ((in 41 reviews)); "Mediocre senior management, hard to get promotion without sucking up" ((in 15 reviews)); "Long hours and hard work but it's ok" ((in 13 reviews)); "Who wants to work in a place with no training budget and managers who speak to employees in a condescending and insulting manner." ((in 7 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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3.9

77% would recommend to a friend

(1,417 total reviews)

Adena Friedman

88% approve of CEO

71% 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 1,417 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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4.0

Mar 8, 2016

Senior Management Consultant

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

Corporate pride. Compensation. Fast-paced environment. The technology is leading edge. Saying you work for Nasdaq typically is impressive to friends, colleagues and prospective employers. If you enjoy technology and working under pressure for high rewards, Nasdaq is a good place for you.

Cons

Depending on the unit, a lot of micro management takes place. Not much empowerment. Current management has surrounded themselves with mostly "Yes" men and women. You are told all ideas are welcome and people are free to speak up, but saying something negative can put you in the penalty box for a long time.

Nasdaq Response

10y

Thank you for your feedback, the Nasdaq senior leadership team is committed in creating a engaging and motivating work environment.

4.0

Feb 27, 2016

Moves at a breakneck pace

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great fast moving, innovative financial services company. Opportunities to learn and grow.

Cons

has a short attention span and priorities shift regularly. Need to be flexible to work here.

5.0

Feb 22, 2016

Lead

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Takes care of you overall

Cons

Doesn't comp well for what you bring in

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