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 (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 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

(2,933 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 2,933 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

5.0

Jun 25, 2025

Mission-Driven Organization with Strong Growth Opportunities

Operations officer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

IFC offers a collaborative work environment with highly talented colleagues. The organization values diverse perspectives and provides the opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects that have a real impact on communities by supporting job growth and economic development. There is a clear commitment to staff growth and continuous learning.

Cons

None that I have observed.

4.0

Jun 24, 2025

Work

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great work environment in multicultural settings. Interesting and meaningful work. Strong corporate support in challenging locations.

Cons

Excessive bureaucracy. Promotions are the weakest aspect.

4.0

Jun 22, 2025

Great place to deliver impactful solutions.

Associate investment officer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Exposure to different markets Great networking opportunity with seasoned professionals across different fields Working to address current and anticipated challenges

Cons

A bit bureaucratic Uncompetitive ( Slow/ Unclear Promotion)

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