Question 1

Does Xcel Energy pay their employees well?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 2

How satisfied are employees working at Xcel Energy?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 3

What are the top reviewed jobs at Xcel Energy?

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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)

Question 4

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

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"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))

Question 5

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

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"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))

Question 6

What are employees saying about Xcel Energy layoffs in 2026?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 7

What are the top reviewed Xcel Energy locations?

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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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