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

(1,072 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).

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1K reviews

1.0

Oct 12, 2023

Review

Financial analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Co-workers are great to work with

Cons

Does not value long term employees

2.0

Oct 20, 2019

Company trying to be something that it is not.....

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Committed to hiring veterans; does some very respectable things in the community; the role that the company plays as a part of critical infrastructure is paramount

Cons

New Customer & Innovation group is a joke - disjointed, trying to turn the company into more of a technology company than a utility; getting anything done is like pulling teeth; too much internal politics; a lot of back stabbing and passive aggressive behaviors; culture and values are not lived.

5.0

May 13, 2019

Forward thinking utility with a long term vision and goals

Director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great pay and benefits, lots of opportunities for career advancement, ethical company with a lot to offer. Lots of transformational initiatives going on so there are plenty of opportunities for meaningful work and learning opportunities. The company cares about the community and also offers 40 hours a year of Volunteer Paid Time Off. There is no other company I would rather work for.

Cons

Most corporate jobs are downtown in CO and MN so there is a downtown commute. No place is perfect and there are always challenges but no more than any other large company. Nothing significant to mention here.

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