Question 1

Is Northwestern Mutual a good company to work for?

Accepted Answer

Northwestern Mutual has an overall rating of 3.9 out of 5, based on over 12,802 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has increased by 4% over the last 12 months. 68% of employees would recommend working at Northwestern Mutual to a friend and 71% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Northwestern Mutual have been left by employees working as Managing Director, Wealth Management Advisor and Director of Selection.

Question 2

Does Northwestern Mutual pay their employees well?

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According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Northwestern Mutual employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.7 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Northwestern Mutual. This rating has improved by 4% over the last 12 months.

Question 3

How satisfied are employees working at Northwestern Mutual?

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68% of Northwestern Mutual employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated Northwestern Mutual 3.9 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.0 for culture and values and 3.9 for career opportunities.

Question 4

What are the top reviewed jobs at Northwestern Mutual?

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Financial Representative (2891), Financial Advisor (1404), College Financial Representative (933), Financial Representative Intern (426), Intern (406), Associate Financial Representative (260), Recruiter (157), Internship (115), Associate Wealth Management Advisor (94), Financial Services Representative (85), Sales Representative (76), Software Engineer (69), Financial Planner (64), Wealth Management Advisor (58), Administrative Assistant (57)

Question 5

What are the pros of working at Northwestern Mutual according to real employee reviews?

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"The actual job was easy and I got to get to know some really great people!" ((in 898 reviews)); "NW has a great culture for someone who is inexperience to come into a role and learn." ((in 797 reviews)); "Backed by a giving company who cares about their employees and provide great training and development." ((in 606 reviews)); "Their healthcare benefits are great for the Milwaukee area staff (Miserable for New York folks)." ((in 243 reviews)); "Great training program they taught you a lot about the business and how it worked." ((in 207 reviews))

Question 6

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

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"Financial Representative and Advisor positions start at a commission only role just have proper preparation beforehand." ((in 546 reviews)); "No salary and expenses after two years" ((in 400 reviews)); "Pay is low (pretty much all commission based except for $100 weekly stipend)." ((in 314 reviews)); "Selling insurance isn't for everyone." ((in 170 reviews)); "You will be expected to sell an expensive insurance product that is inappropriate for 95% of the population to your friends and family." ((in 76 reviews))

Question 7

What are employees saying about Northwestern Mutual layoffs in 2026?

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Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Northwestern Mutual layoffs and their outlook for job security at Northwestern Mutual in 2026.

Question 8

What Northwestern Mutual locations have received the highest employee ratings?

Accepted Answer

Morgantown, Sioux Falls, Dayton, Pensacola, Tulsa, Logan, Fort Myers, Champaign, La Crosse, Mendota Heights

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