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 115 reviews)); "Great people and very stable" ((in 105 reviews)); "Many coworkers are great people" ((in 34 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?

"Executive leadership from senior directors and above are out of touch." ((in 44 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)); "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

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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

3.0

Feb 26, 2023

Toxic corporate environment

Marketing and communications

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Well intentioned non-management consultants work hard.

Cons

Mid-level managers operate with limited ethics. It's all about getting ahead and looking good for upper management - marketing and communications consultants are expendable and treated as fall guys for manager failings.

1.0

Aug 25, 2022

Toxic

Accounting

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Pay is decent depending on your role.

Cons

Toxic work environment, also a good ole boys club.

3.0

May 20, 2022

Meh

It solutions lead

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

It's a utility, the industry is never going away so in a way there's job stability. Benefits are cheap and a little subpar, but it worked for my family since we are very healthy. Lots of opportunities to move around in the company. Compensation is good and bonuses are great if your direct leader has your back.

Cons

Everything about Xcel is 10-20 years behind. Technology is lacking and has an archaic feel to it. The general vibe from high up executives is somewhere toxic and misogynistic. Many leaders are white and privileged and don't take the time to hear and listen to employees and internal company policies reflect this. Many people want to work 100% remote but the CEO and HR think they are doing employees a favor by enforcing them to be in the office at least 20%. Xcel is big on safety and they are good with lineman and field workers, but could care less about corporate office workers' safety.

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