Is TIAA a good company to work for?

TIAA has an overall rating of 3.7 out of 5, based on over 4,418 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months. 66% of employees would recommend working at TIAA to a friend and 54% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about TIAA have been left by employees working as Technology Intern , Intern and Internal Auditor .

Does TIAA pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, TIAA employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.9 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at TIAA. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at TIAA?

66% of TIAA employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated TIAA 3.9 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.6 for culture and values and 3.4 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at TIAA?

Analyst (194) , Associate (178) , Wealth Management Advisor (133) , Financial Consultant (128) , Director (122) , Financial Services Consultant (77) , Senior Associate (67) , Software Developer (62) , Manager (61) , Intern (49) , Senior Analyst (43) , Business Analyst (42) , Senior Software Engineer (40) , Managing Director (36) , Software Engineer (35)

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

"TIAA offers great benefits and the people that you work with are wonderful." ((in 637 reviews)); "Good Work Life Balance and policies" ((in 369 reviews)); "The company does have a great culture (particularly at the Denver office where I worked)." ((in 243 reviews)); "The people here are great and it's rewarding to help where it is needed if they need you." ((in 224 reviews)); "Very good and good pay" ((in 206 reviews))

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

"The technology side of the business does not allow qualified and experienced American minorities to advance into senior leadership roles." ((in 79 reviews)); "Poor upper management." ((in 52 reviews)); "Lots of layoffs and cost cutting." ((in 51 reviews)); "Senior management is awful makes terrible business decisions." ((in 51 reviews)); "old technologies being used" ((in 37 reviews))

What are employees saying about TIAA layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed TIAA locations?

Charlotte , New York , Denver , Lewisville , Frisco , Dallas , Boston , Chicago , Iselin , Jacksonville , Washington , Philadelphia , Los Angeles , San Francisco , Atlanta , Waltham , Edison , Pittsburgh , Seattle , Princeton , Salt Lake City , Omaha , Austin , Pasadena , Hackensack , Newark , Saint Louis , Ithaca , Durham , Raleigh

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3.7

66% would recommend to a friend

(4,022 total reviews)

Thasunda Brown Duckett

54% approve of CEO

54% positive business outlook

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TIAA has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 4,022 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The TIAA 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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4K reviews

4.0

Jun 29, 2014

Best big company pension/retirement benefits, but very bureaucratic culture

Risk controls analyst

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Pros

Retirement benefit contributions of up to 15% of salary and 401k matches means most long term employees are millionaires. The company's mission is built on honesty and integrity and on helping university, research, and culture institution employees attain retirement security. Very ethnically and culturally diverse management and employee base. Great level of overall benefits including tuition reimbursement of up to $8000/year.

Cons

Bureaucracy and a very slow to change culture. Uneven execution on corporate changes has caused many avoidable problems for the company and its clients. For better or for worse the company is becoming more sales oriented, like its chief rivals in the 401k and pension arena.

4.0

Jun 28, 2014

Great place to work.

Client relationship consultant- wealth management

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

The company offers a very good compensation package compared to other financial services companies. Benefits are great and there are opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Cons

Sometimes it is challenging to have the proper work-life balance. Although great strides are being made to upgrade the software and systems, numerous systems must be used to sometimes access information. Why are pay scales for individual positions such a secret?

3.0

Jun 18, 2014

Was once a fantastic company... but things changed drastically

Anonymous employee

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CEO approval

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Pros

Terrific benefits, generous retirement plan and flexible work schedule.

Cons

Culture changed; cutthroat people, no opportunities for long-term employees, hire and promote people from the outside. Lack of diversity at certain levels.

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