Is Nasdaq a good company to work for?

Nasdaq has an overall rating of 3.9 out of 5, based on over 1,701 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?

"Benefits are good" ((in 136 reviews)); "People are great and supportive" ((in 126 reviews)); "Good company and values work life balance" ((in 119 reviews)); "paced work environment / great colleagues" ((in 61 reviews)); "4. Good work culture and lots of fun events" ((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 44 reviews)); "low pay and grow slowly" ((in 43 reviews)); "Mediocre senior management, hard to get promotion without sucking up" ((in 16 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 10 reviews)); "The company is also keen on diversity in senior management." ((in 6 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

(1,410 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 1,410 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

Jul 27, 2025

Great Place to Grow, Innovate, and Make an Impact

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I've been working at Nasdaq Verafin for some time and have found it to be a rewarding experience. The company has a strong mission focused on fighting financial crime, and you really feel like your work makes a difference. The leadership encourages innovation, investing in the latest technologies and supporting professional growth through training and mentorship.

Cons

N/A Nasdaq Verafin is a great place for anyone wanting to advance their career while contributing to meaningful work.

4.0

Jul 25, 2025

Nasdaq

Senior qa analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good work Life balance but depends on the manager

Cons

No cons here as long as I’ve worked

5.0

Jul 22, 2025

Great place to work

Risk specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Internal culture, strong company, great benefits package

Cons

None, no issues so far

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