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

5.0

Mar 25, 2014

Excellent workplace with great benefits.

Executive assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Positive workplace environment with outstanding leadership. Open for job promotion when opportunities arise.

Cons

Location is downtown Minneapolis, MN. Very accessible by Metro Transit System, but parking very expensive.

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

5.0

Jul 27, 2008

Dick Kelly leads utility out of hard times and into a bright future.

Lead human resources business consultant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good pay and benefits. It is a place that cares about it's people and the environment where we work and live.

Cons

They need to invest more money in technology. IT is outsourced.

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Excellent workplace with great benefits.

There is no shortage of areas to improve.

Dick Kelly leads utility out of hard times and into a bright future.

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