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.

Activision Blizzard reviews

3.8

69% would recommend to a friend

(649 total reviews)

53% positive business outlook

Company ratings over time

Ratings trend for the last 6 months (649 reviews)

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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).

Reviews by job title

649 reviews

2.0

Apr 5, 2021

place for game lover

Quality assurance

Recommend

Business Outlook

Pros

people is nice here and diversity

Cons

shift is not friendly, (finish at 8pm)

Activision Blizzard Response

5y

Thank you for sharing this. We're so happy to hear you're enjoying your time here. Diversity, equity, & inclusion is an essential part of our mission; we know that the most innovative work comes from a culture in which all employees can bring their authentic and best selves to work. With regard to your comment about your work schedule, we take concerns like this seriously and encourage you to reach out to your manager or HR business partner to discuss your individual situation. Thanks again for your feedback!

4.0

Apr 1, 2021

Fun place to work!

Human resources

Recommend

Business Outlook

Pros

Fast paced environment with room to grow. Generous salary.

Cons

Entrepreneurial spirit was dwindling as the company grew.

Activision Blizzard Response

5y

Thank you for your review. We are so glad you enjoyed your time here, and agree -- this really is a fun place to work! We are excited to be innovating in new ways that reflect the demands of our player communities such as consistent content, new platforms and cross-play. We thank you for your contributions and wish you all the best in your future endeavors.

5.0

Mar 26, 2021

Great place to work

Anonymous employee

Recommend

Business Outlook

Pros

- Open minded - Recognition - Well paid

Cons

- No clear trajectory path

Activision Blizzard Response

5y

Thank you for this feedback. We're so thrilled you're happy at Activision Blizzard; we think it's a great place to work, too. We try to provide an environment where employees feel valued, treated fairly, and respected. And we strive to create opportunities for our people to develop their career and grow as professionals at all levels through established programs like performance reviews as well as better visibility into our referral programs. We encourage you to set up time with your manager and work together to set a clear plan and measurable milestones to help you grow in your career.

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