Does Diageo pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Diageo employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.8 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Diageo. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Diageo?

70% of Diageo employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Diageo 3.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.7 for culture and values and 3.3 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Diageo?

Manager (84) , Project Manager (59) , Brand Manager (57) , Finance Manager (49) , Senior Manager (48) , Analyst (45) , Marketing (38) , Sales Executive (35) , Assistant Manager (32) , Financial Analyst (31) , Sales Representative (31) , Sales Manager (28) , Business Analyst (26) , Intern (26) , Senior Associate (26)

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

"Benefits are good and motivated" ((in 298 reviews)); "Some great people and leaders" ((in 276 reviews)); "Great culture and brands with focus on innovation and sustainability" ((in 250 reviews)); "Good Work life balance if you are not very ambitious" ((in 181 reviews)); "Good pay and perks available" ((in 104 reviews))

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

"Low salary if you want move up on the carrier ledger you wont get much more either" ((in 149 reviews)); "Poor Management Follow a quota system for hiring versus merit Stripped all the sales incentive bonuses over the 7 year period" ((in 118 reviews)); "Senior leadership can’t make decisions and are out of touch with the changing landscape" ((in 59 reviews)); "Some of f the Senior Managers out their depth and unable to make decisions that are required timely." ((in 40 reviews)); "Long hours and out of normal hours expected" ((in 38 reviews))

What are employees saying about Diageo layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Diageo locations?

Buenos Aires , San Martín , Pueblo General Belgrano

Diageo reviews

3.7

70% would recommend to a friend

(3,477 total reviews)

Dave Lewis

85% approve of CEO

49% positive business outlook

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Diageo has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 3,477 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Diageo employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Manufactura industry (3.5 stars).

Reviews by job title

3K reviews

3.0

Jul 24, 2015

Project Manager

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible hours Competitive salaries Good benefits

Cons

Continuous re-organization and change Few opportunities for growth Little to no succession planning

4.0

Jul 22, 2015

Planning and research

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

It's a place that gives you the opportunity to grow and develop yourself

Cons

People are so outcome driven they forget the effort put in to get there

Diageo Response

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Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review of your time at Diageo. We are glad to hear that you are enjoying your role and the opportunities you are experiencing at Diageo. We are grateful for your feedback and hope you continue to enjoy your time with us.

5.0

Jul 20, 2015

shopper marketing

Shopper marketing manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

great atmosphere of celebrating life everywhere (responsibly)

Cons

poor carreer opportunities to grow

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