Does Hilton pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Hilton employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.6 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Hilton. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Hilton?

75% of Hilton employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Hilton 3.5 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.8 for culture and values and 3.7 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Hilton?

Front Desk Agent (412) , Front Desk Receptionist (296) , Manager (204) , Sales Manager (193) , Bartender (178) , Guest Service Agent (163) , Receptionist (158) , Server (143) , Server/Waiter (133) , Housekeeper (126) , Food and Beverage Assistant (109) , Director (101) , Night Auditor (101) , Banquet Server (92) , Front Office Manager (89)

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

"Great people and love the workflow" ((in 452 reviews)); "culture is great and they do invest in all their employees" ((in 330 reviews)); "Great team....... That's about it in this area I wouldn't waste your time working for this company." ((in 252 reviews)); "Great team member travel program" ((in 202 reviews)); "Work Life Balance is great" ((in 198 reviews))

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

"Low pay (around $10 with experience) for a lot of headache and stress." ((in 559 reviews)); "Poor management not enough to tools and equipment to do the right job" ((in 544 reviews)); "Long hours and underinvestment in some properties" ((in 429 reviews)); "Also salaries are low and for the level of responsibility doesnâ??t really worth the aggravation" ((in 378 reviews)); "Managers were bad at communicating with each other and satff." ((in 161 reviews))

What are employees saying about Hilton layoffs in 2026?

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

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3.9

75% would recommend to a friend

(11,497 total reviews)

Christopher Nassetta

86% approve of CEO

63% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.0

Diversity & inclusion

3.8

Culture & values

3.7

Career opportunities

3.6

Compensation and benefits

3.5

Work/Life balance

3.5

Senior management

Hilton has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 11,497 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Hilton employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Hoteles y complejos turísticos industry (3.6 stars).

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Reviews by job title

11K reviews

5.0

Dec 1, 2016

Grow and Develop with Hilton!

General manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I started as a line level employee in the hospitality industry, joined Hilton 20 years ago and just celebrated my 5th year as a General Manager in a full service hotel. Hilton Worldwide is a company dedicated to developing talent at every level in the organization and I owe my success and career to their continual investment in me.

Cons

Growth in the company can mean relocation from city to city. While this is not necessarily a bad thing, it is certainly can be part of the equation, especially if you want to fast track your career.

Hilton Response

9y

Thank you for taking the time to give us a review and provide feedback. You are an extraordinary hospitality professional and make Hilton a great place to work. We appreciate all you do, keep up the great work!

5.0

Apr 15, 2018

What a Great Place to Work!

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great work/life balance, interesting work, great people. Company is very diverse.

Cons

Like any large company, projects can take very long to take off and complete.

Hilton Response

8y

Thank you for taking the time to provide us with your feedback and this review. Your comments are appreciated and valued. Hilton works diligently to promote a positive work environment and a culture that embraces all of our values. We are glad this is the case for you!

5.0

Dec 14, 2015

Hilton hotels- a great adventure!

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great leadership, great benefits, forward thinking, empowerment of employees, upper management actually cares about employees. Worked in several departments of my hotel, and loved the 5 years I spent there.

Cons

Not as much cohesion between hotel departments as I'd like to see

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