Question 1

Does Barclays pay their employees well?

Accepted Answer

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Barclays employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.8 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Barclays. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

Question 2

How satisfied are employees working at Barclays?

Accepted Answer

78% of Barclays employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated Barclays 3.9 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.9 for culture and values and 3.7 for career opportunities.

Question 3

What are the top reviewed jobs at Barclays?

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Analyst (970), Vice President (823), Assistant Vice President (755), Business Analyst (537), Software Engineer (384), Director (329), Software Developer (305), AVP-IT (295), Personal Banker (262), Project Manager (243), Graduate Analyst (236), Assistant Manager (216), Senior Analyst (203), Investment Banking Analyst (202), Process Advisor (179)

Question 4

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

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"Good work life balance if you meet the correct criteria and have an agreeable direct report." ((in 2256 reviews)); "Culture is good and don’t have the cut throat nature you see in American firms." ((in 1597 reviews)); "People were great to work with…my bosses understood the human element while still striving for success" ((in 1398 reviews)); "Good benefits (health insurance seems to be the best amongst all banks in Singapore)" ((in 1116 reviews)); "Good pay (which can be a con as it makes it hard to leave)" ((in 892 reviews))

Question 5

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

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"Poor management and quick to push you in the way if anything bad happens" ((in 800 reviews)); "poor life balance with long hours and unpredictability (but part of the job in M&A)" ((in 442 reviews)); "Managers are bad and never happy" ((in 344 reviews)); "Pay is below the market and no incentive (low bonus)" ((in 248 reviews)); "No career progression in Singapore office and major developments are all in London and New York." ((in 199 reviews))

Question 6

What are employees saying about Barclays layoffs in 2026?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

What are the top reviewed Barclays locations?

Accepted Answer

Paris, Parisot

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