Does KPMG pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, KPMG employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.2 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at KPMG. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at KPMG?

68% of KPMG employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated KPMG 2.9 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.5 for culture and values and 3.9 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at KPMG?

Consultant (3543) , Manager (3354) , Audit Associate (3216) , Assistant Manager (2861) , Associate (2666) , Senior Associate (2664) , Senior Consultant (2344) , Analyst (1823) , Intern (1571) , Auditor (1100) , Associate Consultant (1068) , Senior Manager (1060) , Director (792) , Audit Intern (756) , Internship (745)

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

"The people are great and will go above and beyond if you ask for their help" ((in 4291 reviews)); "Overall culture is good with active CSR activities and other events taking place in the organisation regularly." ((in 3580 reviews)); "The benefits are good although they have suspended the 401k matching and the pension plans for now." ((in 1847 reviews)); "Sometimes felt like they are playing catch up to the rest of the big 4. Great colleagues and fun socials." ((in 1667 reviews)); "The team is great and there are many out of office activities all year round." ((in 1421 reviews))

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

"There is no work/life balance unless you TAKE it and are strict about controlling your personal schedule" ((in 5563 reviews)); "Long hours during busy season and ability to move up becomes reduced and competitive after a certain level." ((in 3875 reviews)); "Very low salary increases for the last 3 years (less than 8% irrespective of rating and promotion)" ((in 2603 reviews)); "Late working hours and tidious work sometimes" ((in 2459 reviews)); "You pay your way to the top by hard work and low pay at the bottom." ((in 2310 reviews))

What are employees saying about KPMG layoffs in 2026?

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

KPMG reviews

3.6

68% would recommend to a friend

(57,046 total reviews)

Bill Thomas

81% approve of CEO

57% positive business outlook

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KPMG has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 57,046 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The KPMG employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Management & Beratung industry (3.7 stars).

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1.0

Mar 23, 2019

Big four firm with great opportunities but bigger toll on personal life

Audit senior

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The Experience and people are the reason I stayed so long

Cons

Workload and poor training of upper management on how to manage vs dictate instructions is the reason I am leaving.

1.0

Mar 21, 2019

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Manager

Recommend

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Pros

good brand value, transport facility, plenty of free time across many teams

Cons

Work is monotonous and clients are backing out huge politics to spoil people career only the sycophants are promoted HR is useless

1.0

Mar 13, 2019

HOSTILE AND RACIST ENVIRONMENT

Senior associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Reward incentives Happy Hours Good training materials Great place to start career

Cons

A lot of racist people Some people function on hostility Favoritism towards favored individuals in the firm Lack of diversity and inclusion

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