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 3% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Xcel Energy?

55% 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, 3.1 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

55% would recommend to a friend

(1,073 total reviews)

Bob Frenzel

33% approve of CEO

51% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.5

Diversity & inclusion

3.3

Work/Life balance

3.2

Compensation and benefits

3.1

Culture & values

3.1

Career opportunities

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

5.0

Jun 10, 2023

Good company to work for.

Project manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Compensation Benefits Management support Opportunity to grow Pension

Cons

Company is understaffed. Initial training is not adequate to the work load Work load increased significantly in the past 12 months. No stock option. 401k match - 4%.

Xcel Energy Response

Thank you for being a part of our team at Xcel Energy. Your feedback is valuable as we continue to make positive and meaningful changes within our company.

3.0

Jun 6, 2023

Experience

Senior it director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Evolving industry; gaining traction on workforce management and IT modernization

Cons

Stale leadership; high levels of technical debt. Outdated practices & too many spreadsheets. Gender imbalanced

3.0

Mar 23, 2023

Pay your people, and you'll attract talent

Senior system analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Stable, "Recession proof" Remote work is available Benefits are great Coworkers are respectful of work/life balance

Cons

Coworkers that stick around sometimes lack the talent to accomplish more difficult tasks. Little room for promotion path, while middle and upper management get promotions you hear about... quite often. CEO

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Jobs at Xcel Energy

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