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 132 reviews)); "People are great and supportive" ((in 125 reviews)); "Good company and values work life balance" ((in 118 reviews)); "paced work environment / great colleagues" ((in 58 reviews)); "Good salary and time offs" ((in 43 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 15 reviews)); "Long hours and hard work but it's ok" ((in 12 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 11 reviews)); "The company is also keen on diversity in senior management." ((in 5 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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Nasdaq reviews

3.9

76% would recommend to a friend

(1,415 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 1,415 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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1K reviews

3.0

Feb 1, 2016

Great culture, challenging work but subpar pay.

Software developer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great work life balance with a very flexible work schedule. The culture is very friendly amongst developers. Problems are quite challenging.

Cons

Pay is quite subpar for the work you do as a developer. Very dependent on your team. I am very satisfied working in my team but I wouldn't feel the same for others. Higher management and bureaucracy from the US office places many constraints on other offices.

4.0

Jan 14, 2016

Nasdaq, Inc.

Talent acquisition

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great culture and work environment dominated by people who are passionate in what they do. If you're someone who thrives in change and innovation, this company is for you. Fair compensation, while benefits such as equity grant and stock purchase are desirable.

Cons

Organizational structure may be too lean for some, so promotions may not necessarily come in timely. Client centric rather than employee centric. Changes happen pretty quickly. Too many mergers/acquisitions over the past few years, so it confuses company culture.

5.0

Dec 7, 2015

Great place to work

Product management specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great people, good work/life balance, opportunities to develop skills and increase qualifications

Cons

I think this is only applicable to my business unit, but it is very hard to climb the corporate ladder

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