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, 3.1 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 118 reviews)); "tons of over time and good pay" ((in 107 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 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 48 reviews)); "Certain upper management." ((in 31 reviews)); "Awful culture and want to look for a new opportunity." ((in 21 reviews)); "No training or ability to attend training or travel" ((in 19 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 reviews

3.3

55% would recommend to a friend

(1,073 total reviews)

Bob Frenzel

33% approve of CEO

51% positive business outlook

Company ratings over time

Ratings trend for the last 6 months (1,073 reviews)

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Xcel Energy has an employee rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars, based on 1,073 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).

Reviews by job title

1K reviews

3.0

Feb 20, 2019

Alright place to work

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Pay is relatively good for interns

Cons

Not enough to keep me busy

5.0

Feb 15, 2019

Helped Check Gas meters to ensure safety

Gas utility helper

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good Pay, Easy Job, Nice people

Cons

Bad System, repetitious job,

1.0

Feb 15, 2019

8 years was 7 years too long

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good pay to start with.

Cons

No work/life balance. Micromanagement. They do not deal with issues, they just look for scapegoats. No clear reporting chain. Management is narcissistic. Favoritism and politics reign supreme.

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Jobs at Xcel Energy

Material Handler - Chestnut Service Center - Minneapolis, MN

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