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 2% 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 (110) , Intern (82) , Economist (78) , Investment Officer (69) , 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 258 reviews)); "People in operational positions (working in a region or sector) are for the most part talented and smart." ((in 252 reviews)); "Good benefits and intellectually stimulating" ((in 218 reviews)); "good salary and competitive globally" ((in 172 reviews)); "Great opportunities for learning and professional development" ((in 102 reviews))

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

"1. Poor management across different verticals" ((in 92 reviews)); "Slow career progression: I've seen people in the same position for 10+ years." ((in 81 reviews)); "IT managers are bad." ((in 58 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 38 reviews))

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World Bank Group reviews

4.1

83% would recommend to a friend

(2,936 total reviews)

Ajay Banga

84% approve of CEO

74% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.4

Diversity & inclusion

4.0

Culture & values

3.9

Compensation and benefits

3.8

Work/Life balance

3.6

Senior management

3.6

Career opportunities

World Bank Group has an employee rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 2,936 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

Jun 6, 2023

Overall good to work but bureaucratic & pay raise is stingy

Communications consultant (stc)

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Interesting work - Prestige of organisation opens a lot of doors - Working as STC gives you a lot of flexibility for your working days, as max days are 150 for the fiscal year. You can stretch that over the year or work for 6 months straight depending on your team’s requirements

Cons

- Pay raises are stingy year on year in Country Offices, as it’s based on specific requirements to level to the next pay grade - A lot of governance from HQ teams means your options are limited for workflow

3.0

Jun 6, 2023

Hectic work schedule

Senior consultant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good benefits for insurance reimbursement and employee loan with zero interest. Slow career growth.

Cons

This is only applicable to the team I worked in. Too much work, poor resource management. Less people and more work. Fear based management approach to make employees work.

2.0

Jun 3, 2023

Only good reputationally

Short-term consultant (stc)

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Reputationally, having the WGB on your resume does wonders

Cons

Actually working here as an STC is a nightmare. No benefits whatsoever, super low pay, inconsistent work, and super uncertain. They will not hesitate to drop you.

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