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 (2120) , Associate (1290) , Project Leader (622) , Senior Associate (408) , Principal (328) , Visiting Associate (212) , Analyst (167) , Intern (167) , Associate Consultant (145) , Executive Assistant (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 1321 reviews)); "Great benefits and very flexible with your living situations." ((in 816 reviews)); "Culture is great and mild" ((in 743 reviews)); "Pay is good and they tend to raise rates before rest of industry" ((in 346 reviews)); "There are several (like 20) guys with good salary and desire for party." ((in 312 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 1226 reviews)); "This is a top firm; expect long hours and pressure; but it teaches you how to work" ((in 985 reviews)); "Late working hours for some projects" ((in 636 reviews)); "Management is bad and too many captains and not enough crew." ((in 102 reviews)); "A bad manager will make your life hell" ((in 80 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

(9,636 total reviews)

Christoph Schweizer

87% approve of CEO

76% positive business outlook

Company ratings over time

Ratings trend for the last 6 months (9,636 reviews)

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Boston Consulting Group has an employee rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars, based on 9,636 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

Dec 9, 2014

World-class company

Consultant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

World-class benefits, impact, culture and team

Cons

Lots of travel, intense work

5.0

Dec 3, 2014

Great culture and exposure

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Fast promotion track, MBA sponsorship, broad exposure to industry and different functional topics

Cons

Work-life balance is bad. Not as bad as IBD but you dont have a lot of control over your weekend, your days and your location as there are a lot of unexpected

5.0

Dec 2, 2014

Perfect place for the curious and brave

Principal

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Company values are really lived, especially in moments when it matters. Challenges and growth opportunities are plenty, never a dull moment. The best, brightest and most humble colleagues you could find.

Cons

Work hours and sometimes weekly travel. The fragmentation when you become more senior.

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