American Express reviews

4.1

81% would recommend to a friend

(18,624 total reviews)
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Stephen J Squeri

89% approve of CEO

79% positive business outlook

American Express has an employee rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 18,624 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The American Express employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Finanzen industry (3.7 stars).

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19K reviews
3.0
Feb 22, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Gain some experience. Gives people chances who don't have any experience

Cons

Low pay, career graveyard. Need to rely on learning and staying sharp outside company. Can get stuck and no growth. No promotions and no work life balance.

5.0
Feb 22, 2026

Great place to work

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Working at American Express has been an incredibly rewarding experience. The company truly invests in its people, offering strong leadership development programs, continuous learning opportunities, and a culture that promotes integrity and inclusion.

Cons

As with many large global organizations, processes can sometimes be complex and require navigating multiple stakeholders, which may slow decision-making.

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