Does Xero pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Xero employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.6 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Xero. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Xero?

56% of Xero employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Xero 3.6 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.3 for culture and values and 3.1 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Xero?

Software Engineer (95) , Customer Experience Specialist (89) , Senior Software Engineer (67) , Account Manager (60) , Product Manager (45) , Software Developer (34) , Senior Account Manager (28) , Senior Engineer (28) , Engineer (23) , Sales (22) , Product Designer (19) , Developer (16) , Lead Engineer (15) , Intern (14) , Partner Consultant (14)

What are the pros of working at Xero according to real employee reviews?

"Xero has a great culture which trusts its employees and gives them space and authority to do their best work." ((in 299 reviews)); "Great people to work with Free vending machine and fruit Lots of cool events and Friday drinks Up to date tech to use for working" ((in 233 reviews)); "Good work life balance for employees" ((in 107 reviews)); "Good Benefits and snacks and close to a subway station in the middle of the city." ((in 73 reviews)); "Great teams and awesome product mindset" ((in 56 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Xero according to real employee reviews?

"Micro management What’s was cool and special before are being taken away" ((in 64 reviews)); "Senior leadership are so overconfident in their decisions that they get visibly angry when questioned about their laughably poor decisions" ((in 51 reviews)); "Pay is low compared to australia" ((in 45 reviews)); "No Career Progression or its not clear enough" ((in 39 reviews)); "Many managers appear more invested in their own visibility and advancement than in the growth or wellbeing of their teams." ((in 37 reviews))

What are employees saying about Xero layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Xero layoffs and their outlook for job security at Xero in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Xero locations?

Denver , San Francisco , New York , San Mateo , San Jose , Oklahoma City , Houston , Cleveland , Los Angeles , Colorado Springs , Wellington , Portland , Atlanta

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Item: Xero
Rating: 4
Author: Current employee - Anonymous employee

3.4

56% would recommend to a friend

(1,655 total reviews)

Sukhinder Singh Cassidy

48% approve of CEO

42% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.0

Diversity & inclusion

3.6

Work/Life balance

3.6

Compensation and benefits

3.3

Culture & values

3.1

Career opportunities

2.8

Senior management

Xero has an employee rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 1,655 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Xero employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Information Technology industry (3.6 stars).

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2K reviews

5.0

Dec 16, 2013

The best mix of everything - an amazing place to work

Direct sales

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Culture, work-life balance, leadership, opportunities for growth, you can actually influence and make a different, amazing work environment, we live and breath the cloud, free coffee!

Cons

None for me, but if you're not adept to a fast paced workplace or change, Xero isn't the place for you.

4.0

Dec 3, 2013

A relaxed and friendly atmosphere with highly motivated teams all round.

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Like minded colleagues - Freedom to explore new ways in current processes - We have a barista - Training opportunities in your field - Career Opportunities - Getting the newest technologies - A global company with such potential - Overseas office transfers

Cons

Having multiple building in Wellington to accommodate us all...One large office would be ideal.

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