Does NBCUniversal pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, NBCUniversal employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.5 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at NBCUniversal. This rating has decreased by 3% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at NBCUniversal?

78% of NBCUniversal employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated NBCUniversal 3.8 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.0 for culture and values and 3.4 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at NBCUniversal?

Intern (388) , Production Assistant (140) , Manager (108) , Producer (104) , Director (101) , Internship (82) , Coordinator (78) , Executive Assistant (63) , Analyst (57) , Associate Producer (56) , Intern - Hourly (50) , Marketing Coordinator (46) , Software Engineer (46) , Product Manager (44) , Senior Financial Analyst (42)

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

"Great people to work with on a daily basis who are very talented and dedicated to getting things out right." ((in 698 reviews)); "good benefits and 401k." ((in 538 reviews)); "Great culture and diversity" ((in 305 reviews)); "Great people and team to work with" ((in 208 reviews)); "They will constantly check up on you to see how you're doing and help wherever they can so you can have a good work/life balance." ((in 189 reviews))

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

"low pay (only $15/hour) and I don't know if it is negotiable" ((in 357 reviews)); "Long hours and not fun" ((in 197 reviews)); "Poor management and HR looking in the other direction when numerous employees voice the same/similar complaints." ((in 185 reviews)); "Some managers are bad and hard to work for" ((in 85 reviews)); "if you want to succeed you need to put long hours not a 9" ((in 58 reviews))

What are employees saying about NBCUniversal layoffs in 2026?

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

NBCUniversal reviews

4.0

78% would recommend to a friend

(5,315 total reviews)

Mike Cavanagh

80% approve of CEO

59% positive business outlook

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NBCUniversal has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 5,315 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The NBCUniversal employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Médias et communication industry (3.7 stars).

Reviews by job title

5K reviews

4.0

Jun 26, 2026

Enjoyable workplace but limited growth opportunities

Digital sales planner

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

great place to work, feels good going in everyday

Cons

not a ton of room for growth

4.0

Jun 25, 2026

Excellent work-life balance, but slow execution and limited advancement

Principal software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

NBCUniversal offers an excellent work-life balance in a low-pressure, supportive environment with friendly colleagues. The projects are interesting and have an impact on a broad audience, and the company provides a stable workplace.

Cons

The pace of execution can be slow, strategic direction and priorities are not always clear, and opportunities for promotion and career advancement are relatively limited.

4.0

Jun 19, 2026

Good work-life balance, but tech division struggles

Lead data engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

good for work life balance

Cons

The tech division is a mess

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Enjoyable workplace but limited growth opportunities

Excellent work-life balance, but slow execution and limited advancement

Good work-life balance, but tech division struggles

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