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 127 reviews)); "tons of over time and good pay" ((in 106 reviews)); "Great people and very stable" ((in 103 reviews)); "Good work life balance for parents of littles" ((in 34 reviews)); "Many coworkers are great people" ((in 34 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 49 reviews)); "Certain upper management." ((in 31 reviews)); "No training or ability to attend training or travel" ((in 24 reviews)); "Awful culture and want to look for a new opportunity." ((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

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

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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).

Reviews by job title

1K reviews

4.0

Feb 17, 2014

Valuable utility experience that exposes you to all facets of the energy market.

Engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good CEO, good co-workers, industry leading utility, and wide geographical footprint that provides experience that other utilities can't provide.

Cons

Long hours, lower than average wages, HR runs the salary increases so there is more value on years experience rather than performance. This causes the younger high performers to be held back in career advancement.

2.0

Feb 7, 2014

There is no shortage of areas to improve.

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Benefits like 401K and pension, PTO, health Lots of movement so lots of job openings Flexible hours Lots of responsibility Stability

Cons

No accountability No Vision No training Employees are more concerned about receiving bonus pay than performance or pride in work at hand Lack of Technical Expertise

3.0

Dec 13, 2013

As with all companies - some good, some bad

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good pay, great PTO, some business units are great

Cons

A number of business units haven't a clue!

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Valuable utility experience that exposes you to all facets of the energy market.

There is no shortage of areas to improve.

As with all companies - some good, some bad

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