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 1555 reviews)); "I had interned at another firm but I preferred the people at UBS and the fact that I could get a good work/life balance here." ((in 1417 reviews)); "It's easy to find some really great people and there's quite a few really good networks to join." ((in 1279 reviews)); "Salary and leave benefits are good." ((in 661 reviews)); "colleagues are nice and friendly" ((in 450 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 527 reviews)); "Low Bonus and hikes" ((in 358 reviews)); "Long hours and very difficult to arrange any plans after work as they may need to be cancelled in order to work." ((in 357 reviews)); "There are good and bad managers." ((in 190 reviews)); "Fixed working hours (can also be a pro)" ((in 169 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

1.0

Mar 16, 2016

Not worth your time

Anonymous employee

Recommend

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Pros

The only pro was commiserating with fellow co-workers who were all unhappy as well

Cons

UBS headquarters was in the process of offshoring most U.S. Financial Analyst positions and the structure was an absolute disaster back in 2014

4.0

Mar 15, 2016

Investment Banking Analyst

Investment banking analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Improving culture, small groups, MD exposure, some training programs, internal mobility/trying for higher employee retention

Cons

Long hours, less competitive pay/bonus packages, no gym in building, don't get to go to many client meetings, high employee turnover

3.0

Mar 8, 2016

Business Analyst

Business analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Nice place to work and great team to work with. Workmates are good and cooperative. Good Learning opportunities and work life balance.

Cons

The firm is inflexible on alternative work arrangements Raises are too moderate Limited Health care Poor advancement opportunities Too Complex and unclear organisational structure with numbers of divisions and departments

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