Is Nasdaq a good company to work for?

Nasdaq has an overall rating of 3.9 out of 5, based on over 1,703 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 2% 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) , Business Analyst (26) , Director (26) , Senior Software Developer (21) , Senior Analyst (20) , 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 136 reviews)); "Great Benefits and the name will make any sale easier" ((in 131 reviews)); "Good company and values work life balance" ((in 116 reviews)); "paced work environment / great colleagues" ((in 56 reviews)); "Work culture is Great and the Events are great too" ((in 37 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 45 reviews)); "low pay and grow slowly" ((in 43 reviews)); "The company is also keen on diversity in senior management." ((in 15 reviews)); "Long hours and hard work but it's ok" ((in 12 reviews)); "Diversity is just a buzz word to them" ((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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Nasdaq reviews

3.9

76% would recommend to a friend

(1,412 total reviews)

Adena Friedman

87% 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).

Reviews by job title

1K reviews

5.0

Sep 6, 2017

Incredible Firm and Culture

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Incredible people and collaborative environment

Cons

- A structured mentorship program could be helpful

2.0

Aug 31, 2017

Ok company

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good benefits and work-life balance

Cons

Micro management and average pay

4.0

Aug 21, 2017

Employee Review

Administrative

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great Benefits Open and Constructive environment Office politics very minimal Improvement oriented environment All professional contributions are appreciated Good work is recognized

Cons

No clear career advancement Sink or Swim learning and development culture Lack of direction and communication from leadership Limited organized process/workflow cadence Internal systems used for day-to-day operations outdated or capabilities are not fully taken advantage of

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