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 124 reviews)); "Great people and very stable" ((in 106 reviews)); "tons of over time and good pay" ((in 100 reviews)); "Good work life balance for parents of littles" ((in 35 reviews)); "Many coworkers are great people" ((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 47 reviews)); "Certain upper management." ((in 29 reviews)); "No training or ability to attend training or travel" ((in 26 reviews)); "Awful culture and want to look for a new opportunity." ((in 21 reviews)); "I had the same job for 2 years and 5 managers located in 2 states." ((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

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Xcel Energy

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

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 1,073 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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Reviews by job title

1K reviews

3.0

Feb 27, 2011

It was a good place to work until non-power professionals (bean-counters) took over management.

Control specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Interesting job, most employees are very professional, union promotion sometimes kept best worker from advancing, good pay and medical benefits, a retirement plan.

Cons

Upper management had no power background, they were all accountants and money managers. Most times had to read or hear company news in paper or on TV. Management doesn't treat their employees fairly, if company in wrong they make you fight in courts for rights and try to break you financially by prolonging situation. Management makes political decisions based how much they can earn through manipulation of permitting and rate process.

4.0

Feb 24, 2011

It was a good place to work, coworkers were exceptional.

Planner

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Pay was good compared to other jobs.

Cons

The change of employees is increasing, and a lot of experience is leaving for other jobs in other companies, It seems the good people leave and the poor ones stay.

5.0

Mar 28, 2026

Great place to work

Attorney

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

-supportive work environment with interesting work

Cons

-workload can be difficult to manage

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