Does Mastercard pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Mastercard employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.0 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Mastercard. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Mastercard?

82% of Mastercard employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Mastercard 4.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.1 for culture and values and 3.9 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Mastercard?

Senior Software Engineer (398) , Director (360) , Software Engineer (357) , Consultant (350) , Manager (205) , Associate Consultant (201) , Associate Managing Consultant (199) , Vice President (198) , Product Manager (171) , Analyst (127) , Intern (119) , Software Engineer II (117) , Senior Analyst (109) , Project Manager (83) , Business Leader (81)

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

"Good work life balance and if willing to learn new thing you will have ample scope." ((in 1003 reviews)); "Many companies talk about have a great culture while Mastercard walks the talk on this." ((in 860 reviews)); "Not only are the benefits really good but I don't just come to work and do my day job!" ((in 755 reviews)); "Some people are great and helpful" ((in 543 reviews)); "People become very content here because the pay is good and you don't have to work that hard." ((in 298 reviews))

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

"Career progression can be slow and challenging." ((in 62 reviews)); "Long hours depending on department; such a large company that you may feel like a small fish in a big pond" ((in 59 reviews)); "Senior management is not transparent." ((in 57 reviews)); "The office politics is a major issue when it comes to prioritizing projects." ((in 40 reviews)); "Obvious favoritism at an all" ((in 31 reviews))

What are employees saying about Mastercard layoffs in 2026?

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

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4.1

82% would recommend to a friend

(7,702 total reviews)

Michael Miebach

87% approve of CEO

81% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.2

Diversity & inclusion

4.1

Culture & values

4.1

Work/Life balance

4.0

Compensation and benefits

3.9

Career opportunities

3.6

Senior management

Mastercard has an employee rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 7,702 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Mastercard 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

8K reviews

2.0

Apr 17, 2026

Good pay and benefits, but discriminate toward minority

Data scientist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good pay and benefits, nice campus

Cons

Office politics and favoritism appear to influence decision-making, with some employees receiving preferential treatment while others are overlooked. There are concerns about inconsistent treatment of minority groups, and employees from smaller or less-represented backgrounds may feel their perspectives are not taken seriously. Career advancement opportunities seem limited, with minimal support for professional growth. Additionally, internal divisions among teams, including hiring preferences tied to specific backgrounds, can create a sense of exclusion. Overall, the workplace culture can feel insular, with limited diversity of viewpoints and uneven opportunities for development.

4.0

Apr 17, 2026

Great learning environment with strong exposure to strategy and financial services

Consultant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Strong exposure to high-impact strategic projects across LATAM Opportunity to work with senior stakeholders in financial institutions Fast-paced environment that accelerates problem-solving and analytical skills Collaborative teams and high-performance culture

Cons

High workload and demanding timelines typical of consulting environments Limited visibility into long-term implementation of recommendations Work-life balance can vary significantly depending on project demands

5.0

Apr 16, 2026

Great culture and work-life balance

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

work life balance, culture, people

Cons

nothing, had a great experience

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