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 130 reviews)); "tons of over time and good pay" ((in 110 reviews)); "Great people and very stable" ((in 106 reviews)); "Many coworkers are great people" ((in 37 reviews)); "Good work life balance for parents of littles" ((in 34 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 48 reviews)); "Certain upper management." ((in 30 reviews)); "suite No training or professional development strategy or resources for non" ((in 26 reviews)); "Awful culture and want to look for a new opportunity." ((in 22 reviews)); "Had 4 managers quit or change divisions, including 1 that got fired during my tenure." ((in 19 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

(1,073 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 1,073 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

3.0

Jun 9, 2016

scheduler

Project scheduler

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CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

17 years - loved my job

Cons

New management did not try to work with existing employees. Choose to fire everyone and hire new. Bragged about doing this. Did not want to work for such mean people.

1.0

May 2, 2016

Xcel Energy Marketing

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great location, positive work/life balance

Cons

Poor leadership, non collaborative working environment, fear-based culture, no knowledge of marketing communications and how marketing/brand efforts contribute to bottom line

2.0

Feb 22, 2016

It's not worth the stress

Anonymous employee

Recommend

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Pros

They work with my school schedule I love my co workers

Cons

Healthcare premium is so high we cannot see a doctor, they micromanage,treat you like a computer, this place isn't for you if you have a family or any life outside of work oh and on calls 8-12 weeks a year I could go on. Oh and they took my pto when I was out on maternity leave because having a baby is a vacation I guess

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