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 114 reviews)); "Good benefits and PTO" ((in 41 reviews)); "Great vibes and the culture" ((in 35 reviews)); "Good work life balance in London" ((in 29 reviews)); "My team was great." ((in 29 reviews))

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

"Low pay and no promotions" ((in 44 reviews)); "The management is horrible." ((in 30 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 17 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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649 reviews

5.0

Jun 10, 2021

happy tester

Localization qa tester

Recommend

Business Outlook

Pros

very easy to get the hang of it and fun

Cons

nothing really negative to say about the job

Activision Blizzard Response

We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed your time with us! We work hard to make Activision Blizzard a great place to work and are encouraged to hear this is felt by our employees. All the best to you in your future endeavors!

4.0

Jun 2, 2021

Moving to new set-up

Commercial leadership

Recommend

Business Outlook

Pros

Strong corporate culture Great games Great people to work with

Cons

Aggressive policies Lack of sharing the vision

Activision Blizzard Response

We appreciate you taking the time to review your experience at Activision Blizzard. We are grateful for the time, effort, and passion you brought to the company during your time here, and your feedback helps us improve our employee experience and understand what our people value most. Thanks again for sharing your thoughts, and all the best in your future endeavors!

5.0

May 31, 2021

Good experience

Software qa tester

Recommend

Business Outlook

Pros

Professional, respectful, inclusive work environment

Cons

Schedule can change unexpectedly at times

Activision Blizzard Response

Thanks for sharing this feedback with us. We're thrilled to hear you're enjoying it here at Activision Blizzard! Maintaining a work-life balance is important to us, so, if scheduling issues are becoming difficult to navigate, we encourage you to reach out to your manager or HR representative to discuss any adjustments to be made.

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