Does UBS pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, UBS employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.5 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at UBS. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at UBS?

72% of UBS employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated UBS 3.8 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 UBS?

Associate Director (1133) , Director (826) , Analyst (566) , Intern (527) , Software Engineer (427) , Authorized Officer (401) , Business Analyst (288) , Executive Director (275) , Project Manager (183) , Investment Banking Analyst (175) , Client Service Associate (171) , Internship (171) , Associate (163) , Wealth Management Intern (158) , Financial Advisor (156)

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

"people of all levels are approachable and there is a good culture or mentoring / nurturing talent with in the organisation" ((in 1523 reviews)); "depends on your team but my current team has a good work life balance and a decent work from home options" ((in 1427 reviews)); "It's easy to find some really great people and there's quite a few really good networks to join." ((in 1278 reviews)); "And good benefits" ((in 684 reviews)); "colleagues nice and fairly helpful for an investment bank" ((in 475 reviews))

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

"Poor management and there a tendency where the bosses are bias when comes to promotions." ((in 522 reviews)); "Low Bonus and hikes" ((in 369 reviews)); "Long hours and very difficult to arrange any plans after work as they may need to be cancelled in order to work." ((in 350 reviews)); "There are good and bad managers." ((in 187 reviews)); "Fixed working hours (can also be a pro)" ((in 166 reviews))

What are employees saying about UBS layoffs in 2026?

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

UBS reviews

3.7

72% would recommend to a friend

(14,624 total reviews)

Sergio P. Ermotti

84% approve of CEO

62% positive business outlook

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UBS has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 14,624 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The UBS 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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15K reviews

4.0

May 5, 2016

Great employer

Associate director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great place to work. Flexible schedules & great people

Cons

Base even though great is only adjusted when you get promoted

UBS Response

10y

Good to hear from a longer-term employee who's happy with the atmosphere. Thanks for commenting.

4.0

May 4, 2016

Like all banks, people come and go often. UBS is solid though.

Senior systems engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible work life balance. Competitive salary. Diverse.

Cons

Benefits are only average. Very political. Slow moving.

UBS Response

10y

We're working on initiatives to help us become more nimble – thanks for mentioning it, and also for your comment re benefits.

2.0

Apr 26, 2016

Thankful for the experience

Wealth management consultant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

UBS has phenomenal branding and content for business development purposes. Its intranet was the best of any company I've worked for.

Cons

There are many reasons why UBS may not be a fit for over achievers. Mediocrity and complacency are embraced at all levels.

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