Does Goldman Sachs pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Goldman Sachs employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.5 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Goldman Sachs. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Goldman Sachs?

66% of Goldman Sachs employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Goldman Sachs 2.9 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.5 for culture and values and 3.9 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Goldman Sachs?

Analyst (3019) , Associate (2208) , Vice President (1631) , Summer Analyst (720) , Senior Analyst (534) , Investment Banking Analyst (518) , Software Engineer (512) , Financial Analyst (431) , Operations Analyst (380) , Intern (303) , Business Analyst (229) , Executive Director (206) , Senior Associate (183) , Technology Analyst (181) , Vice President - Technology (141)

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

"The people are smart and getting funding for projects is a lot easier here than other places I've worked" ((in 2468 reviews)); "Culture is great; everyone is on top of their game and helpful at the same time" ((in 1568 reviews)); "Good pay and bonus for full time employee Free transport Canteen was free until March February 2023" ((in 1148 reviews)); "The Benefits are good and is easy to navigate the firm and connect with people from any levels" ((in 813 reviews)); "Ambitious and smart colleagues" ((in 580 reviews))

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

"2) Work Life Balance ( Practically no work life balance some times work is about 12" ((in 1867 reviews)); "Some teams work long hours and are understaffed but this is typical in banking not specific of GS" ((in 1769 reviews)); "Late working hours during winters" ((in 831 reviews)); "Politics is generally expected but is heavy at times leading to overall poor management and development." ((in 351 reviews)); "Very bad manager." ((in 284 reviews))

What are employees saying about Goldman Sachs layoffs in 2026?

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

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Goldman Sachs reviews

3.7

66% would recommend to a friend

(19,421 total reviews)

David M. Solomon

63% approve of CEO

66% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.9

Diversity & inclusion

3.9

Career opportunities

3.5

Culture & values

3.5

Compensation and benefits

3.2

Senior management

2.9

Work/Life balance

Goldman Sachs has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 19,421 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Goldman Sachs employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Finance industry (3.7 stars).

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Reviews by job title

19K reviews

5.0

Jan 28, 2012

Worked with very smart people and learnt a lot from its rich culture

Analyst developer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Rewards your hard work very well. Has very smart people. Firm's culture is very good. Managers are highly competent. You are not treated as a resource but as an asset of the firm. CEO says our employees are also our clients.

Cons

If you don't like to be proactive and take responsibilities then Goldman is not the place for you. You may have to sacrifice personal life to grow fast in the firm.

5.0

Nov 12, 2011

Great place to start with significant opportunity for growth depending on performance

Credit risk analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The company has great benefits and a strong culture of unity and hard work. My position is highly analytical, but you might not get that as an operations employee. Your duties will depend completely on what teams are available when you start if you are in the operations division.

Cons

The culture and tasks of the individual team you are placed on in Salt Lake will determine more about your overall experience than anything else.

4.0

Oct 19, 2011

Type A Paradise

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The culture of efficiency, hard work, and drive are incredible. It remains pretty professional at all times, though the brilliant people you work with make up for the all-work mentality

Cons

-Hard work/life balance: depending on your division, there's pressure to stay late, though it's often for good reason -Getting fired is always a surprise to everyone--lack of transparency -Runs lean, but sometimes TOO lean

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