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 284 reviews)); "Some great people and leaders" ((in 271 reviews)); "Great culture and brands with focus on innovation and sustainability" ((in 246 reviews)); "Good Work life balance if you are not very ambitious" ((in 188 reviews)); "The Company offers good pay" ((in 98 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 144 reviews)); "Poor Management Follow a quota system for hiring versus merit Stripped all the sales incentive bonuses over the 7 year period" ((in 116 reviews)); "Senior leadership can’t make decisions and are out of touch with the changing landscape" ((in 60 reviews)); "Some of f the Senior Managers out their depth and unable to make decisions that are required timely." ((in 42 reviews)); "Long hours and out of normal hours expected" ((in 40 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

(3,465 total reviews)

Dave Lewis

82% approve of CEO

50% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

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 3,465 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

Nov 28, 2016

director

Anonymous employee

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CEO approval

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Pros

great culture; fun products; nice people

Cons

constant pressure on overheads; a culture of reduce, reduce, reduce; not a meritocracy when it comes to promotions

3.0

Oct 21, 2016

Great place to work

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Been an employee for over 15 years Grew in my position Pays well with great benefits Great products Made many great friends for life

Cons

So many re-organization structures people always getting laid off Just sold wine business Lots of red tape in management Out source jobs/departments to India & Budapest

3.0

Oct 14, 2016

Lots of changes and unceirtanty

Anonymous employee

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CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

It was a great environment when I started 7 years ago but lately there are too many changes and reorgs.

Cons

They say that talent is the most important thing but they don't sustain that with actions.

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