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 122 reviews)); "tons of over time and good pay" ((in 120 reviews)); "Great people and very stable" ((in 109 reviews)); "Many coworkers are great people" ((in 39 reviews)); "Good work life balance for parents of littles" ((in 35 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 46 reviews)); "Certain upper management." ((in 30 reviews)); "suite No training or professional development strategy or resources for non" ((in 27 reviews)); "The culture is awful and has created a revolving door." ((in 22 reviews)); "I had the same job for 2 years and 5 managers located in 2 states." ((in 18 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

3.0

Mar 22, 2013

Excellent benefits, lower pay

Senior internal auditor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

High level of job security, defined benefit pension plan, good health care benefits, and good amount of vacation time per year.

Cons

Lower pay than similar careers in different industries. In the finance area, many groups work mandatory weekends at month/quarter/year end.

3.0

Feb 8, 2013

Its like any other job could use some work....

Electric distribution designer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Pay & Pension are the only reason to work here.

Cons

Customer complaints and billing; in this position at least.

2.0

Jan 29, 2013

Xcel needs to come to the 21st century on it's views

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great people to work with.

Cons

There's no mobility in being able to change jobs and there is definitely a good ol' boys mantality.

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Excellent benefits, lower pay

Its like any other job could use some work....

Xcel needs to come to the 21st century on it's views

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