Does Barclays pay their employees well?

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.

How satisfied are employees working at Barclays?

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.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Barclays?

Analyst (970) , Vice President (819) , Assistant Vice President (754) , Business Analyst (537) , Software Engineer (383) , Director (329) , Software Developer (305) , AVP-IT (295) , Personal Banker (261) , Project Manager (243) , Graduate Analyst (235) , Assistant Manager (216) , Senior Analyst (203) , Investment Banking Analyst (201) , Process Advisor (178)

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

"Good work life balance if you meet the correct criteria and have an agreeable direct report." ((in 2260 reviews)); "Culture is good and don’t have the cut throat nature you see in American firms." ((in 1575 reviews)); "People were great to work with…my bosses understood the human element while still striving for success" ((in 1406 reviews)); "Good benefits (health insurance seems to be the best amongst all banks in Singapore)" ((in 1095 reviews)); "Good pay (which can be a con as it makes it hard to leave)" ((in 896 reviews))

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

"Poor management and quick to push you in the way if anything bad happens" ((in 796 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 350 reviews)); "Low hikes and bonuses." ((in 251 reviews)); "No career progression in Singapore office and major developments are all in London and New York." ((in 205 reviews))

What are employees saying about Barclays layoffs in 2026?

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.

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Barclays reviews

4.0

78% would recommend to a friend

(22,066 total reviews)

C.S. Venkatakrishnan

85% approve of CEO

72% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.1

Diversity & inclusion

3.9

Culture & values

3.9

Work/Life balance

3.8

Compensation and benefits

3.7

Career opportunities

3.5

Senior management

Barclays has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 22,066 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Barclays employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Finanzas industry (3.7 stars).

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Reviews by job title

22K reviews

3.0

Jun 2, 2026

Low stress and good pay, but corporate issues persist

Senior software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Not much stress at all good compesation nice offices

Cons

corporate some teams are doing produce crappy quality code "getting things done" - this and lot of similar phrases flying around growing vibe coding approach as there is no tomorrow

4.0

Jun 1, 2026

Strong benefits but challenging internal progression and short-term focus

Vice president

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Well established bank, solid presence in UK and USA. A lot of investment in new AI solutions. Solid benefits and perks.

Cons

There has been a significant shift of roles from the UK and US to India, which has made internal progression increasingly challenging without strong networks. Decision‑making has being consistently short‑term focus for years; dealings with fires, rather that prevent them.

4.0

Jun 1, 2026

Flexible hours and culture, but some management issues

Senior devops engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible work hours, no rush assignments, great work culture, mostly good teammates

Cons

some managers can hinder your career growth & progress, so make your expectations clear from the start

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