Does Activision Blizzard pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Activision Blizzard employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.5 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Activision Blizzard. This rating has decreased by 3% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Activision Blizzard?

69% of Activision Blizzard employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Activision Blizzard 3.8 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.7 for culture and values and 3.3 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Activision Blizzard?

Localization QA Tester (29) , Software Engineer (26) , QA Tester (22) , QA Localization Tester (16) , Quality Assurance (14) , Intern (11) , Software QA Tester (11) , Senior Software Engineer (10) , Director (9) , Project Manager (9) , Vice President (8) , Analyst (7) , Data Scientist (7) , Functional QA Tester (7) , QA Functional Tester (7)

What are the pros of working at Activision Blizzard according to real employee reviews?

"great people good at their craft" ((in 112 reviews)); "Good benefits" ((in 44 reviews)); "My team was great." ((in 30 reviews)); "Good work life balance in London" ((in 26 reviews)); "Peers and colleagues great" ((in 18 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Activision Blizzard according to real employee reviews?

"low pay compared to similar company" ((in 39 reviews)); "Bad management and the project is un attraction" ((in 31 reviews)); "It feels like we've had too many layoffs" ((in 22 reviews)); "Sometimes can be stressful and long hours" ((in 19 reviews)); "Leadership has always been and will be a mess." ((in 16 reviews))

What are employees saying about Activision Blizzard layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Activision Blizzard layoffs and their outlook for job security at Activision Blizzard in 2026.

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3.8

69% would recommend to a friend

(649 total reviews)

53% positive business outlook

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3.9

Diversity & inclusion

3.8

Work/Life balance

3.7

Culture & values

3.5

Compensation and benefits

3.3

Career opportunities

3.1

Senior management

Activision Blizzard has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 649 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Activision Blizzard employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Mídia e comunicação industry (3.7 stars).

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5.0

Aug 16, 2021

rly gd

Anonymous employee

Recommend

Business Outlook

Pros

love it here, its great

Cons

can be a bit stressful

Activision Blizzard Response

Thank you for providing this feedback. We're thrilled to hear you are enjoying your time with us. We think Activision Blizzard is a great place, too, and we appreciate your contributions.

5.0

Aug 1, 2021

top notch company

Vice president internal audit

Recommend

Business Outlook

Pros

Overall rewarding place to work

Cons

An avid intérêst in Interactive entertainment

Activision Blizzard Response

Thanks for taking the time to share your review. We're working hard to give our employees a positive experience and are so happy to hear that your experience was positive. We wish you the best of luck in your future endeavors!

4.0

Jul 28, 2021

Nice environment

Qa localization tester

Recommend

Business Outlook

Pros

Multicultural environment and super friendly colleges. The atmosphere is very nice and that is very helpful.

Cons

Salary is quite low if you compare it with other companies. They should think about fixing that because it is a pity.

Activision Blizzard Response

Thanks for your feedback. We're happy to hear that you're enjoying your experience at Activision Blizzard. We have some of the best people in the industry and are glad you're connecting with other amazing employees. We know that compensation is an important issue so we work to make sure our salaries are competitive within the industry. We also offer bonuses, excellent healthcare coverage, and more. We encourage you to reach out to your manager or HR representative to discuss your individual compensation.

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