Does World Bank Group pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, World Bank Group employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.9 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at World Bank Group. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at World Bank Group?

84% of World Bank Group employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated World Bank Group 3.8 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.0 for culture and values and 3.7 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at World Bank Group?

Consultant (727) , Short-term Consultant (STC) (365) , Analyst (138) , Investment Analyst (107) , Intern (82) , Economist (78) , Investment Officer (67) , Senior Consultant (61) , Operations Officer (48) , Program Assistant (48) , Extended Term Consultant (44) , Operations Analyst (40) , Senior Economist (34) , Short-term Consultant (34) , Specialist (31)

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

"Great colleagues with projects require a dedicated focus" ((in 248 reviews)); "People in operational positions (working in a region or sector) are for the most part talented and smart." ((in 244 reviews)); "Good benefits and intellectually stimulating" ((in 222 reviews)); "Good remuneration and work/life balance" ((in 179 reviews)); "good salary and competitive globally" ((in 158 reviews))

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

"1. Poor management across different verticals" ((in 90 reviews)); "Slow career progression: I've seen people in the same position for 10+ years." ((in 78 reviews)); "No job security as a consultant and you are forced to worry every few months about the next job." ((in 54 reviews)); "IT managers are bad." ((in 53 reviews)); "Long hours and little to none work" ((in 36 reviews))

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4.1

84% would recommend to a friend

(2,931 total reviews)

Ajay Banga

83% approve of CEO

75% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.4

Diversity & inclusion

4.0

Culture & values

3.9

Compensation and benefits

3.8

Work/Life balance

3.7

Career opportunities

3.6

Senior management

World Bank Group has an employee rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 2,931 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The World Bank Group 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

3K reviews

4.0

Feb 8, 2026

Strong benefits and stability in a mission-driven organization

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Competitive compensation compared to the local market Very strong benefits package, including medical insurance and retirement/savings options Generous paid time off (26 annual leave days) Clear mission and purpose, with exposure to international teams and regional collaboration Structured processes and nice work environment

Cons

Career progression and salary growth can vary significantly depending on the role, department and timing of opportunities Some processes and approvals may take time

4.0

Feb 5, 2026

Good if you are full time, bad if not

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great benefits (for full-time employees)

Cons

Slow and often bureaucratic, though depends on the team.

3.0

Feb 3, 2026

Work/Life Balance

Business analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Salary, time off and benefits.

Cons

Commuting, office politics, work hours.

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