Does Boston Consulting Group pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Boston Consulting Group employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.4 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Boston Consulting Group. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Boston Consulting Group?

84% of Boston Consulting Group employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Boston Consulting Group 3.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.1 for culture and values and 4.4 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Boston Consulting Group?

Consultant (2125) , Associate (1294) , Project Leader (622) , Senior Associate (409) , Principal (328) , Visiting Associate (213) , Analyst (169) , Intern (167) , Executive Assistant (146) , Associate Consultant (145) , Case Team Assistant (133) , Partner (118) , Summer Associate (118) , Senior Consultant (117) , Business Analyst (116)

What are the pros of working at Boston Consulting Group according to real employee reviews?

"People are great and there is a focus on making the job as sustainable as possible." ((in 1304 reviews)); "Great benefits and very flexible with your living situations." ((in 795 reviews)); "Culture is great and mild" ((in 746 reviews)); "Pay is good and they tend to raise rates before rest of industry" ((in 362 reviews)); "There are several (like 20) guys with good salary and desire for party." ((in 287 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Boston Consulting Group according to real employee reviews?

"no work life balance and alot of stress in week days" ((in 1260 reviews)); "This is a top firm; expect long hours and pressure; but it teaches you how to work" ((in 990 reviews)); "Late working hours for some projects" ((in 635 reviews)); "Management is bad and too many captains and not enough crew." ((in 98 reviews)); "what sucks is getting a bad manager" ((in 83 reviews))

What are employees saying about Boston Consulting Group layoffs in 2026?

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

Boston Consulting Group reviews

4.2

84% would recommend to a friend

(9,655 total reviews)

Christoph Schweizer

87% approve of CEO

76% positive business outlook

Company ratings over time

Ratings trend for the last 6 months (9,655 reviews)

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Boston Consulting Group has an employee rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars, based on 9,655 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Boston Consulting Group employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Management & Beratung industry (3.7 stars).

Reviews by job title

10K reviews

5.0

Oct 14, 2025

A place where smart, driven people grow faster than they imagined.

Managing director and partner

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

🌍 Unparalleled exposure early on: You get to work across multiple industries and functions — an incredible crash course in how business really works. 🚀 Entrepreneurial growth path: Over time, you have real freedom to define your own path, pursue passion areas, or even create new internal ventures. 🤝 The people: BCGers are smart, curious, and genuinely interesting — collaboration feels energizing, not competitive. 📈 Continuous learning: Every project pushes you to grow personally and professionally — there’s constant feedback, mentorship, and development opportunities.

Cons

⏰ Unpredictable hours: Work intensity and timelines can vary significantly depending on project and client demands. ✈️ Travel expectations: Although travel has evolved post-COVID, it can still be unpredictable and tiring at times.

Boston Consulting Group Response

6mo

We appreciate your review! You've noted many of the key employee benefits that we're proud to offer at BCG: learning opportunities, career growth, and a collaborative culture. We are thrilled to hear your positive experiences across these core tenets. As you also mentioned, hours and travel can be challenging at peak times for consultants. We strive to empower BCGers to make work-life choices with flexible work offerings, such as FlexCapacity and FlexLeave.

5.0

Oct 14, 2025

Great Company to work at

Research analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good managers and great exposure. Good balance for work and life in the research cohort.

Cons

Nothing specific to note here

5.0

Oct 14, 2025

PL

Project manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- bright minds - interesting projects

Cons

- work life balance mainly

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