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 4% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Xcel Energy?

53% 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?

"Pay scale is comparable to other companies and good benefits." ((in 121 reviews)); "tons of over time and good pay" ((in 115 reviews)); "Great people and very stable" ((in 103 reviews)); "Many coworkers are great people" ((in 37 reviews)); "Good work life balance for parents of littles" ((in 29 reviews))

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

"Executive leadership from senior directors and above are out of touch." ((in 46 reviews)); "Certain upper management." ((in 28 reviews)); "suite No training or professional development strategy or resources for non" ((in 26 reviews)); "The culture is awful and has created a revolving door." ((in 22 reviews)); "I had the same job for 2 years and 5 managers located in 2 states." ((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

53% would recommend to a friend

(1,072 total reviews)

Bob Frenzel

30% approve of CEO

49% 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

Xcel Energy has an employee rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars, based on 1,072 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Xcel Energy employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Energy, Mining & Utilities industry (3.7 stars).

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Reviews by job title

1K reviews

2.0

Oct 18, 2023

Lots of room for improvement

Legal secretary

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great supervisors, flexible, sufficient training, good team collaboration.

Cons

Low pay and raises are minimal, company does not cover parking expenses at downtown work locations, No opportunities for growth, new hybrid work policies.

2.0

Jul 19, 2023

Going downhill

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Sense of purpose, plenty of people trying to do the right thing

Cons

Barriers to execution are endless, employees come last, workplace bullying at leadership levels, lots of talk but contradictory action when it comes to diversity and inclusion, wasteful spending

Xcel Energy Response

Thank you for being a part of our team at Xcel Energy for over 20 years. Bullying is never tolerated or acceptable, and we take our commitment to workplace diversity and inclusion very seriously. Please contact the HR Service Center at 800.689.7662 or hrservicectr@xcelenergy.com so that we can address these issues.

2.0

Sep 11, 2018

Going Downhill

Anonymous

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good coworkers Great direct supervisor Learning experiences

Cons

Too busy and understaffed Upper management doesn't care Dysfunctional technology Outdated and inefficient processed

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