Does Deutsche Bank pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Deutsche Bank employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.5 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Deutsche Bank. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Deutsche Bank?

72% of Deutsche Bank employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Deutsche Bank 3.9 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.7 for culture and values and 3.5 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Deutsche Bank?

Associate (1133) , Analyst (963) , Vice President (798) , Assistant Vice President (559) , Senior Analyst (510) , Director (246) , Software Engineer (213) , Intern (205) , Business Analyst (197) , AVP-IT (191) , Financial Analyst (184) , Investment Banking Analyst (162) , KYC Analyst (157) , Project Manager (118) , AVP-Operations (117)

What are the pros of working at Deutsche Bank according to real employee reviews?

"The only pro that I was able to identify in this organisation was that work life balance is good." ((in 1508 reviews)); "People are great and super friendly" ((in 1023 reviews)); "Good Working Culture and good for Work"" ((in 874 reviews)); "Good benefits including health insurance and number of annual leaves" ((in 618 reviews)); "They might offer you good salary but that could be a trap in your career." ((in 454 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Deutsche Bank according to real employee reviews?

"Management is poor with little vision of the future and work in silos only caring about their own areas." ((in 489 reviews)); "Low hikes and effectively no bonuses" ((in 319 reviews)); "You had to work long hours on internals stuffs and not getting rewarded at all." ((in 242 reviews)); "Not all managers are good" ((in 185 reviews)); "Late working hours which at times get frustrating" ((in 157 reviews))

What are employees saying about Deutsche Bank layoffs in 2026?

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

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Deutsche Bank reviews

3.8

72% would recommend to a friend

(12,848 total reviews)

Christian Sewing

85% approve of CEO

69% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.0

Diversity & inclusion

3.9

Work/Life balance

3.7

Culture & values

3.5

Compensation and benefits

3.5

Career opportunities

3.2

Senior management

Deutsche Bank has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 12,848 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Deutsche Bank 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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Reviews by job title

13K reviews

4.0

Jul 27, 2025

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Cybersecurity analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Well balanced across all areas

Cons

As it’s well balanced, growth is slightly stunted as compared to potentially other fast paced companies - it’s a personality / career choice

1.0

Jul 5, 2025

Political, narrow-minded & clueless management

Assistant vice president

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- decent pay (but static) - good work/life balance - knowledgeable colleagues compared to some other banks in finance/risk roles

Cons

-too many MDs who run the place like mafia/gangs with some people getting preferential treatment - Too many project manager/change people with no domain knowledge- just moving information from one place to another - no promotions based on skills but rather other agendas such as gender-based, etc - MDs & Directors keep all the information to themselves to wield power over other employees - no clear plan on projects and too many IT support people with "Strat" titles who don't deliver much - probably intentional to keep their jobs

4.0

May 30, 2025

UI Engineer at Deutsche Bank

Ui engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Stability and Benefits: Deutsche Bank offers strong job security, competitive compensation, and a comprehensive benefits package—including pension schemes, paid leave, and health insurance. Most teams also respect work-life balance, particularly in tech roles. Global Team Collaboration: You’ll be part of a truly international team, often collaborating with colleagues across Europe, India, and North America. This brings diversity in thought and a broader understanding of global enterprise challenges.

Cons

Slow Promotion Process: Career progression tends to be slow. It typically takes several years to get promoted, even if your performance is strong. The promotion process is formal and requires consistent delivery, visibility, and often managerial support. Conservative Tech Adoption: The tech stack is improving, but Deutsche Bank understandably prioritizes stability and compliance over experimentation. This can limit your ability to work with the latest libraries or frontend paradigms unless you’re on one of the newer teams.

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