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 112 reviews)); "Great people and very stable" ((in 108 reviews)); "Many coworkers are great people" ((in 39 reviews)); "Good work life balance for parents of littles" ((in 31 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 43 reviews)); "Certain upper management." ((in 30 reviews)); "No training or ability to attend training or travel" ((in 25 reviews)); "The culture is awful and has created a revolving door." ((in 23 reviews)); "Had 4 managers quit or change divisions, including 1 that got fired during my tenure." ((in 20 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

Xcel Energy reviews

3.3

53% would recommend to a friend

(1,073 total reviews)

Bob Frenzel

30% approve of CEO

49% 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

3.0

Apr 14, 2015

Solid company with a traditional mindset and culture

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Great job stability - Company mission, vision, and goals that employees can be proud of and strive toward - Various departments allowing for learning opportunities, primarily lateral movement - Great employee benefits

Cons

- Can be difficult to get promoted, especially within the same department - Large company with numerous management layers; making quick decisions is impossible and driving change is extremely difficult

5.0

Apr 14, 2015

Excellent company to work for, career oriented.

Intern

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

great benefits and pay package

Cons

Some supervisors might not be prepared for supervising people

4.0

Apr 13, 2015

Good company with top quality people working for the company

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

A professional atmosphere. The company provides career advancement opportunities for employees. The company provides good salary and benefits.

Cons

The company was formed from two different mergers and is still working to create one company culture.

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Solid company with a traditional mindset and culture

Excellent company to work for, career oriented.

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