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 290 reviews)); "Some great people and leaders" ((in 279 reviews)); "Great culture and brands with focus on innovation and sustainability" ((in 257 reviews)); "Good Work life balance if you are not very ambitious" ((in 177 reviews)); "Good pay and perks available" ((in 93 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 142 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 43 reviews)); "Long hours and out of normal hours expected" ((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.

What are the top reviewed Diageo locations?

Buenos Aires , San Martín , Pueblo General Belgrano

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3.7

70% would recommend to a friend

(3,470 total reviews)

Dave Lewis

86% 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 3,470 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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3K reviews

4.0

Sep 26, 2025

Challenging environment

Assistant manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Better career growth and salary benefit

Cons

Lack in the work life balance

1.0

Sep 26, 2025

Do not work here as a straight white male

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Pay is better than other FMCGs

Cons

Toxic attitude towards straight white men 'one in one out in senior management'. Mertitocracy does not exist - you are first judged on your gender, sexuality and race.

4.0

Sep 25, 2025

Good place to work

Hr operations analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexibility, good culture and handsome benefits

Cons

salaries can be a little higher

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