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

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

Aug 18, 2023

You're just a number

Finance

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Solid benefits plan with matching 401K and good PTO

Cons

Out of touch executives who make decisions without consideration of impact on employees. Autocratic rule

3.0

Aug 5, 2023

Up and down - good people - challenged leadership

It lead

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Generous Time Off Hard to get fired or laid off Reasonable salary and benefits Good about life events Decent employee culture Diverse ideas are welcomed (even if not always heard or acted upon)

Cons

Conflicting priorities Limited leadership commitment to strategy 1960's style of management Quick to remove employee benefits like bonuses when leadership messes up and share price is at risk in any way They pandered to remote work and then removed it with extremely limited flexibility - despite productivity gains. Leadership unwilling to change, competes directly with each other, lacks spine to support personnel Eroding trust between workers and leadership with current CEO and C-suite No training or professional development strategy or resources for non-union workers.

1.0

Jun 5, 2017

Gave my life and soul to this company for 13 years.

Plant superintendent

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Started out great but then leadership changed.... When it was NSP, the company thrived. When the merger took place to form Xcel Energy, the jerks in Colorado tried to fix something that wasn't broken.

Cons

Don't work for these jerks, they will not only suck the life out of you but your family as well. They are absolutely ruthless.

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You're just a number

Up and down - good people - challenged leadership

Gave my life and soul to this company for 13 years.

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