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 248 reviews)); "People in operational positions (working in a region or sector) are for the most part talented and smart." ((in 239 reviews)); "Good benefits and intellectually stimulating" ((in 220 reviews)); "Good remuneration and work/life balance" ((in 184 reviews)); "good salary and competitive globally" ((in 170 reviews))

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

"1. Poor management across different verticals" ((in 90 reviews)); "Career progression is slow and unpredictable" ((in 80 reviews)); "IT managers are bad." ((in 62 reviews)); "No job security as a consultant and you are forced to worry every few months about the next job." ((in 54 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

Feb 15, 2025

Salaries

Environmental specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

medical support paid leave maternity cover

Cons

Long hiring processes system glitch long documentation processes

2.0

Feb 9, 2025

Good for a few years of experience, not for career growth

Junior professional associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- interesting work - benefits

Cons

- extremely top down - managers can take advantage of you

5.0

Feb 3, 2025

Best in Development

Senior economist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Smart and motivated colleagues. Flexible working arrangements.

Cons

High pressure to deliver projects to the Board.

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