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      Principal Financial Group

      Engaged Employer

      Principal Financial Group reviews

      3.8

      72% would recommend to a friend

      (2,594 total reviews)
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      Deanna Strable

      78% approve of CEO

      70% positive business outlook

      Ratings by category

      4.0

      Work/Life balance

      3.9

      Culture & values

      3.9

      Diversity & inclusion

      3.6

      Compensation and benefits

      3.6

      Career opportunities

      3.4

      Senior management

      Principal Financial Group has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 2,594 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Principal Financial Group 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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      Reviews by job title

      3K reviews
      3.0
      Apr 27, 2026

      Big employer offers valuable experiences

      Executive assistant
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      big employer, looks good on resume, good experiences - stretch opportunities

      Cons

      too much bureaucracy and levels to accomplish goals and implement change

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      Principal Financial Group Response
      2mo
      We're grateful you took the time to provide your feedback. Input like yours helps us continue to improve as an employer.
      5.0
      Apr 24, 2026

      Supportive culture but unclear promotion paths

      Retirement plan specialist
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Good culture, supportive upper management.

      Cons

      Limited upside potential and unclear path to promotions.

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      Principal Financial Group Response
      2mo
      Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback. As a Principal employee, you set the tone for your career. While there's no "one size fits all" training solution, we offer a variety of opportunities for career growth and development—from growth assignments to learning courses to training programs.
      4.0
      Apr 12, 2026

      Good company changed after wells

      Drector
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Good firm to work for and lead function however resources were tighter post wells

      Cons

      Review staffing post wells to ensure it makes sense

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      Principal Financial Group Response
      2mo
      Thank you for taking the time to provide this feedback. Your input is valuable as we work to improve as an employer.
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