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 2% 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 (34) , Assistant Manager (32) , Sales Representative (31) , Financial Analyst (30) , 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 297 reviews)); "Some great people and leaders" ((in 277 reviews)); "Great culture and organisation with a real focus on people development and learning" ((in 254 reviews)); "Good Work life balance if you are not very ambitious" ((in 180 reviews)); "Good pay and pensions now" ((in 95 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 143 reviews)); "Poor Management Follow a quota system for hiring versus merit Stripped all the sales incentive bonuses over the 7 year period" ((in 112 reviews)); "Senior leadership can’t make decisions and are out of touch with the changing landscape" ((in 62 reviews)); "Some of f the Senior Managers out their depth and unable to make decisions that are required timely." ((in 44 reviews)); "Long hours and a challenging role" ((in 41 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.

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3.7

70% would recommend to a friend

(3,463 total reviews)

Dave Lewis

82% approve of CEO

50% positive business outlook

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4.0

Diversity & inclusion

3.8

Compensation and benefits

3.7

Culture & values

3.7

Work/Life balance

3.3

Career opportunities

3.1

Senior management

Diageo has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 3,463 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).

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4.0

Dec 12, 2011

Diageo is a very rewarding place to work, you get what you put into it

Anonymous employee

Recommend

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Pros

Diageo has a great work life balance. For the majority of roles, there are great perks that are not quantifiable, such as leaving early on Fridays, working from home, time off flexibility and overall stress free work environment. Additionally, as much as you would like to drive your career, Diageo can support you.

Cons

It is sometimes very difficult to navigate. There is a feeling of a larger corporation and sometimes a lack of impact you can make in the future of the company.

4.0

Nov 20, 2011

Hard working employees and some play - good work/life balance

Anonymous employee

Recommend

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Pros

Open to all ideas, very innovative Flexible hours - ability to work from home and other offices Lots of product launches in an efficient, quick time Company motto is "Celebrating life, every day, responsibly" Most locations have a bar on site

Cons

Since they are open to all ideas, you have to take everyone's opinion into consideration Lots of multi-tasking, working on multiple projects at one time High demand, fast paced, quick results turn around work environment

4.0

Sep 19, 2011

Excellent place to work with ample growth opportunities

Qc analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

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much scope for personal growth, friendly and supportive staff at all sites, historical and nationally important work in keeping the scotch whisky industry alive

Cons

many sites are small and isolated and away from the large commuter areas so not for those who want to live in the countryside!

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