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 are great and you get to see many different cultures from around the world." ((in 241 reviews)); "Good benefits and intellectually stimulating" ((in 225 reviews)); "Good remuneration and work/life balance" ((in 189 reviews)); "good salary and competitive globally" ((in 165 reviews))

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

"1. Poor management across different verticals" ((in 87 reviews)); "Slow career progression: I've seen people in the same position for 10+ years." ((in 72 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 56 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

(2,933 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

May 25, 2025

Dream Job!

Associate operations officer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

IFC's work is very meaningful especially in the private sector. It is a chance to work with super talented colleagues from across various backgrounds and this means that it recruits some of the best talent out there. My time here has been a positive experience through and through.

Cons

None, There is a lot to learn but giving yourself the space to learn is key.

4.0

May 22, 2025

General work environment

Senior nutritionist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

There is diversity of professional interactions because it is a global organization

Cons

Work load and deadlines can often be tight risk of burn out

4.0

May 21, 2025

Great team in a tough environment

Gis consultant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

You work internationally with hugely passionate and dedicated individuals

Cons

Often report working hours connecting to hard to connect places.

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