Does Xcel Energy pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Xcel Energy employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.2 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Xcel Energy. This rating has decreased by 3% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Xcel Energy?

55% of Xcel Energy employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Xcel Energy 3.3 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.0 for culture and values and 3.1 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Xcel Energy?

Project Manager (30) , Engineer (27) , Intern (26) , Customer Service Representative (22) , Manager (20) , Analyst (16) , Director (15) , Engineering Intern (15) , Marketing Assistant (12) , Project Coordinator (11) , Supervisor (9) , Administrative Assistant (8) , Business Intern (8) , Designer (8) , Operations Manager (8)

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

"tons of over time and good pay" ((in 116 reviews)); "Pay scale is comparable to other companies and good benefits." ((in 110 reviews)); "Great people and very stable" ((in 106 reviews)); "Many coworkers are great people" ((in 40 reviews)); "Good work life balance for parents of littles" ((in 35 reviews))

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

"They were hiring people for senior leadership positions that lasted a day!" ((in 45 reviews)); "Certain upper management." ((in 30 reviews)); "suite No training or professional development strategy or resources for non" ((in 23 reviews)); "Awful culture and want to look for a new opportunity." ((in 21 reviews)); "Had 4 managers quit or change divisions, including 1 that got fired during my tenure." ((in 19 reviews))

What are employees saying about Xcel Energy layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Xcel Energy locations?

Denver , Minneapolis , Amarillo , Eau Claire , Saint Paul , Welch , Monticello , Lubbock , Maple Grove , Golden , Henderson , Colorado Springs , Minneapolis-Saint Paul , La Crosse , Roswell , Roseville , Hobbs , Boulder , Fort Collins , Chicago , Ashland , Hudson , Texas City , Burnsville , Red Wing , Arvada , Pueblo , Centennial , Holmen , Madison

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Xcel Energy

Xcel Energy reviews

3.3

55% would recommend to a friend

(297 total reviews)

Bob Frenzel

33% approve of CEO

51% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.5

Diversity & inclusion

3.3

Work/Life balance

3.2

Compensation and benefits

3.1

Career opportunities

3.0

Culture & values

2.7

Senior management

Ratings by demographic groups

Race / Ethnicity

Gender

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Disability

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Veteran status

Reviews by job title

297 reviews

Reviews about "Compensation"

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5.0

Nov 20, 2024

Entry Level Technician

Technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The pay is pretty good starting out and the benefits are great

Cons

Not always the most flexible work environment

5.0

Oct 16, 2024

Great company

Journeyman lineman ibew

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great pay Good hrs Great coworkers

Cons

Can take awhile getting things done with chain of command style management

2.0

Sep 18, 2024

Horrendous Management

Bcl rep.

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Having a normal M-F/9-5 schedule. The pay was decent until the union agreed to a two tier pay system.

Cons

The way management treats the union employees is horrendous. There's lots of nepotism with management hiring friends and relatives who get preferential treatment. From most mid level managers and supervisors up in company positions they are scumbags. If you do your job well and do the right thing your treated worse than everyone else and they pile it on. Glad that chapter is closed in my life and overall disappointed. They treated me like crap and were downright psychologically abusive. Save yourself the time and effort and especially the impact to your mental health.

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Jobs at Xcel Energy

1st - 4th Year Apprentice or Journey Worker Electrician - Tolk Station / Plant X - Earth, TX

Veteran General Interest Posting

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