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?

83% 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 3.6 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at World Bank Group?

Consultant (729) , Short-term Consultant (STC) (366) , Analyst (138) , Investment Analyst (109) , Intern (82) , Economist (78) , Investment Officer (68) , 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 252 reviews)); "People in operational positions (working in a region or sector) are for the most part talented and smart." ((in 243 reviews)); "Good benefits and intellectually stimulating" ((in 227 reviews)); "Good remuneration and work/life balance" ((in 191 reviews)); "good salary and competitive globally" ((in 149 reviews))

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

"1. Poor management across different verticals" ((in 94 reviews)); "Slow career progression: I've seen people in the same position for 10+ years." ((in 77 reviews)); "IT managers are bad." ((in 61 reviews)); "No job security as a consultant and you are forced to worry every few months about the next job." ((in 55 reviews)); "Long hours and little to none work" ((in 37 reviews))

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World Bank Group reviews

4.1

83% would recommend to a friend

(2,935 total reviews)

Ajay Banga

84% approve of CEO

74% positive business outlook

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World Bank Group has an employee rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 2,935 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).

Reviews by job title

3K reviews

3.0

Nov 20, 2023

Overall experience at the IFC

Investment analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- good benefits - global project experience

Cons

- bureaucratic and long processes - not the best place for a Juniors. You are treated like an assistant and job progression is super slow - do not take this role if you already have a masters degree

4.0

Nov 18, 2023

World Bank regional office

Senior communications officer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

International setting is very much enthusiasting

Cons

No permanent contracts are offered

5.0

Nov 15, 2023

Consultant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great benefits, fair hiring process. Impactful work.

Cons

Bureaucratic and very large institution.

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