Does HSBC pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, HSBC employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.7 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at HSBC. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at HSBC?

72% of HSBC employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated HSBC 3.8 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.8 for culture and values and 3.6 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at HSBC?

Analyst (970) , Manager (866) , Assistant Manager (740) , Software Engineer (723) , Business Analyst (560) , Customer Service Representative (501) , Relationship Manager (447) , Project Manager (446) , Vice President (442) , Intern (439) , Senior Software Engineer (388) , Associate (378) , Personal Banker (352) , Senior Manager (277) , Director (246)

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

"Good for work life balance and a stable job with more than average growth when compared to peer organisation" ((in 2717 reviews)); "good benefits and they encourage you to explore and try things that you are interested at" ((in 1923 reviews)); "HSBC tries hard to create a good culture but this varies widely across the organisation." ((in 1678 reviews)); "Most people are nice and professional" ((in 1431 reviews)); "My colleagues that I worked with are nice and easy to work with" ((in 840 reviews))

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

"Low salary and bonuses with high sales expectation regardless of which demographic you live in." ((in 1092 reviews)); "Poor management and lack of empathy" ((in 945 reviews)); "Pay is low and not competitive with market with little bonus despite sg market doing well." ((in 748 reviews)); "Bad manager and sortable due to" ((in 434 reviews)); "Flexible working hours and compiny timings" ((in 386 reviews))

What are employees saying about HSBC layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed HSBC locations?

Buenos Aires , Florida , Quilmes , Ramos Mejía , Rosario , San Salvador de Jujuy , Córdoba , Neuquén , San Martin , Republica Argentina , Mendoza , San Juan , Lanús , Campana , Ezeiza , Avellaneda , San Justo , Banfield , Casa Grande , Yerba Buena , Rawson , Corrientes , San Nicolas , Cabalango

HSBC reviews

3.8

72% would recommend to a friend

(28,282 total reviews)

Georges Elhedery

68% approve of CEO

66% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.1

Diversity & inclusion

3.8

Culture & values

3.8

Work/Life balance

3.7

Compensation and benefits

3.6

Career opportunities

3.4

Senior management

HSBC has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 28,282 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The HSBC 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

28K reviews

3.0

Apr 20, 2011

Make your own opportunities, but beware the constant change in priorities

Global markets

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

HSBC is so large and global, one can always find something interesting to do, and if not, it should be possible to build out your own opportunity. If you find an exploited pocket, go for it. Just know that it's unlikely that your efforts will gain you any status in the long run.

Cons

The company lacks a strategy, except to "survive". This means means low risk appetite, poor internal investment, and conservatism & lack of drive. Management flits from plan to plan, leaving those under them to suffer consequences of constant turmoil. Employees should not expect any return (monetary or appreciation or otherwise) for their efforts.

1.0

Feb 9, 2011

MidAtlantic Region has major sr. leadership issues

Relationship manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The major reason that I took the job and stayed in the postion as long as i did was that the pay was great!

Cons

Unfortunately, every day of my life was more miserable than the last. My manager was completely incompetent, and that seemed to be a theme, at least in the mid Atlantic region.

2.0

Feb 7, 2011

Gradually becoming disillusioned

Senior vice president

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Being a global company has some great perks, none greater than deep pockets. Even though North America has been hemorrhaging, emerging markets have kept the company going.

Cons

There are no growth opportunities unless you are willing to check in your integrity at the door. Performance uses forced rankings and HR in its infinite wisdom decided that a team of 10 can only have 2 good performers so regardless of actual accomplishments, they are rated low. Promotions, bonuses and raises are based on rating, which is good in theory but in this case just goes to brown nosers.

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