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 127 reviews)); "Great people and very stable" ((in 108 reviews)); "tons of over time and good pay" ((in 102 reviews)); "Many coworkers are great people" ((in 37 reviews)); "Good work life balance for parents of littles" ((in 34 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 47 reviews)); "Certain upper management." ((in 30 reviews)); "The culture is awful and has created a revolving door." ((in 22 reviews)); "Had 4 managers quit or change divisions, including 1 that got fired during my tenure." ((in 20 reviews)); "No training or ability to attend training or travel" ((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

(1,073 total reviews)

Bob Frenzel

33% approve of CEO

51% positive business outlook

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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

5.0

Jul 17, 2021

Lots of overtime

Customer service representative

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

tons of over time and good pay

Cons

not much time with family if your are on call

5.0

Jul 15, 2021

Great company to work for

Mechanical engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Employee oriented Great benefits Paid overtime

Cons

Some processes can be frustrating to get through

4.0

Jul 15, 2021

Good Work Environment

Designer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible work program Safety Culture Lower Level Management Practices

Cons

Can be difficult to advance your position

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