American Express reviews

4.1

82% would recommend to a friend

(18,641 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 18,641 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
Dec 8, 2025

Went woke

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Their benefits package and pto are amazing.

Cons

DEI training advised that if a person of color had something to say, their voice would take president over all regardless of band level. Compensation is also below industry average.

5.0
Dec 8, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Collaborative team environment, supportive leadership, and opportunities to work on meaningful technical challenges that actually develop your skills.

Cons

Processes can feel slow at times, communication between teams could be clearer, and prioritization sometimes shifts quickly.

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