American Express reviews

4.1

81% would recommend to a friend

(18,609 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 18,609 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
4.0
Oct 11, 2009

good place to work

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

good work life balance fair performance management process good company ethics learning oppurtuinities good for women

Cons

very hierarchical promotions very slow and tenure based not a good 1st company

5.0
Oct 7, 2009

I love this place

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

i just love working here it is a great place and the benifits are good i would definately recommend it

Cons

i wish that i was paid a little more for the work i do but im overall satisfied with my compensation

4.0
Sep 29, 2009
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Friendly, relaxed work culture Opportunities for lateral movement within the company Management is typically responsive to change and looks out for those below them Professional development is recognized

Cons

Salaries are slightly below industry average Some divisions are much different from others Easy to get lost in the bureaucratic environment

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