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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4.0

Apr 26, 2021

Great company

Senior executive assistant

Recommend

Business Outlook

Pros

great benefits & salary. You work alongside smart and innovative minds.

Cons

low retention rate = low morale.

Activision Blizzard Response

Thanks for sharing your experience at Activision Blizzard. We love hearing that you enjoy working with your team and that the benefits and compensation package we offer is valued. We take your concerns seriously and appreciate you sharing them. We are always looking for ways to keep our employees connected, engaged, and excited about the work they are doing. If you have any suggestions or would like to share more specific feedback, please reach out to your manager or HR representative.

5.0

Apr 21, 2021

Great place yo work!

Finance

Recommend

Business Outlook

Pros

The people, culture and location.

Cons

There were no cons working for AB!

Activision Blizzard Response

Thank you for your review and the contributions you made while working with us. We appreciate your input and positive outlook! Best of luck to you in your new endeavors.

4.0

Apr 20, 2021

Highly Professional Environment

Human resources coordinator

Recommend

Business Outlook

Pros

Opportunity to work and learn from knowledgeable and professional people

Cons

Pay was not the best and no benefits for full-time temporary role

Activision Blizzard Response

Thanks for sharing your thoughts with us. We know compensation is an important issue for employees, and we've taken meaningful steps to create a model that serves our diverse array of business units, functions, and studios. We regularly review our salary rates and benefits to ensure they remain competitive within our industry. If you have further feedback about your personal compensation or benefits, please reach out to your manager or HR representative.

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