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 117 reviews)); "Great people and very stable" ((in 111 reviews)); "tons of over time and good pay" ((in 110 reviews)); "Many coworkers are great people" ((in 36 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 47 reviews)); "Certain upper management." ((in 28 reviews)); "suite No training or professional development strategy or resources for non" ((in 24 reviews)); "Awful culture and want to look for a new opportunity." ((in 21 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

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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

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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).

Reviews by job title

1K reviews

2.0

Oct 18, 2023

Lots of room for improvement

Legal secretary

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great supervisors, flexible, sufficient training, good team collaboration.

Cons

Low pay and raises are minimal, company does not cover parking expenses at downtown work locations, No opportunities for growth, new hybrid work policies.

3.0

Oct 18, 2023

Not a bad place to work

System engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

matching 401K, plenty of work. reliable industry. work mostly 40 hour weeks.

Cons

mostly implementing managements ideas not your own. even if there idea is dumb. outages can be 72 hours a week and up to 60 days.

4.0

Oct 16, 2023

Great Experience

Administrative assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great pay Opportunity Great staff Exciting ideas Security

Cons

Financial difficulties Lagging technology Culture problems

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Jobs at Xcel Energy

Material Handler - Chestnut Service Center - Minneapolis, MN

Customer Care Temporary Clerk

Administrative Specialist - Monticello, MN

Senior Strategy and Performance Consultant

Senior Operations Work Coordinator