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 (727) , Short-term Consultant (STC) (365) , Analyst (138) , Investment Analyst (108) , 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 252 reviews)); "People in operational positions (working in a region or sector) are for the most part talented and smart." ((in 250 reviews)); "Good benefits and intellectually stimulating" ((in 211 reviews)); "good salary and competitive globally" ((in 166 reviews)); "Great opportunities for learning and professional development" ((in 87 reviews))

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

"1. Poor management across different verticals" ((in 93 reviews)); "IT managers are bad." ((in 60 reviews)); "No job security as a consultant and you are forced to worry every few months about the next job." ((in 60 reviews)); "Long hours and little to none work" ((in 36 reviews)); "Too much internal politics like any huge organization." ((in 32 reviews))

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4.1

83% would recommend to a friend

(2,932 total reviews)

Ajay Banga

83% 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

Career opportunities

3.5

Senior management

World Bank Group has an employee rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 2,932 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

2.0

Sep 3, 2025

Good on paper

Consultant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

When you have the opportunity to work alongside colleagues who are genuinely committed to the Bank’s mission, the experience can be outstanding. Many employees are intelligent, collaborative, and deeply dedicated. These individuals bring wholehearted energy to their work, and partnering with them is one of the most rewarding aspects of the job.

Cons

Leadership and management are weak. To get ahead, you need to agree with everything and play into the bureaucracy. The Bank promotes “yes” people, and even new leaders quickly fall into this culture. Despite talk of change, the same problems keep repeating.

5.0

Sep 1, 2025

Associate at WBG

Associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Benefits and pay along with development mission

Cons

Lots of management objectives and projects

5.0

Aug 31, 2025

Opportunities for professional development

Senior social specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I was previously employed at IFC as an STC, an organization that offers opportunities for contribution through learning and training.

Cons

I have no cons to mention.

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