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 126 reviews)); "tons of over time and good pay" ((in 105 reviews)); "Great people and very stable" ((in 104 reviews)); "Many coworkers are great people" ((in 38 reviews)); "Good work life balance for parents of littles" ((in 32 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 46 reviews)); "Certain upper management." ((in 33 reviews)); "No training or ability to attend training or travel" ((in 25 reviews)); "Awful culture and want to look for a new opportunity." ((in 23 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

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Xcel Energy

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

Ratings by category

3.5

Diversity & inclusion

3.3

Work/Life balance

3.2

Compensation and benefits

3.1

Career opportunities

3.0

Culture & values

2.7

Senior management

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).

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Reviews by job title

1K reviews

4.0

Mar 13, 2011

Xcel Energy is a good starting point for those wanting call center experience

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good Salary Works around school schedule Flexible hours for those who only want to work nights or weekends Good starting point for those wanting or needing a job

Cons

No room for advancement Storm duty Open 24/7 Difficult to get time off Team Leads do not set good examples

5.0

Mar 1, 2011

Xcel Energy is a great company to work for.

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good money, good benefits, great training opportunities. The company is willing to spend time and money to train people. Apprenticeships are quality training in all work groups as far as I have seen.

Cons

Need more employees to fill gaps left by retiring employees and to fill spots that should have been filled long ago. Having people in place that are qualified is crucial to safety and to keeping our customers happy.

4.0

Feb 26, 2011

Very good stable company to work for.

Anonymous employee

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CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Union job pay and benifits are very good, very safety oriented,

Cons

The union, I worked as a temp employee for 3 years with no vacation or benifits was paid less and did the same job or more as the permanent employees and was treated as expendable and expected to pay union dues.

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