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 106 reviews)); "Good benefits and PTO" ((in 48 reviews)); "Great vibes and the culture" ((in 29 reviews)); "My team was great." ((in 27 reviews)); "Good work life balance in London" ((in 26 reviews))

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

"low pay compared to similar company" ((in 42 reviews)); "Bad management and the project is un attraction" ((in 33 reviews)); "Layoffs were always imminent due to mismanagement of the company by executives" ((in 23 reviews)); "Sometimes can be stressful and long hours" ((in 20 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.

Activision Blizzard reviews

3.8

69% would recommend to a friend

(649 total reviews)

53% positive business outlook

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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

5.0

Mar 2, 2021

Love it when communication is constant

Associate manager

Recommend

Business Outlook

Pros

They truly care about employee well being.

Cons

They offer less than other companies, as they expect people to want to work here.

Activision Blizzard Response

5y

Thanks for this feedback. Our employees' health and safety is our top priority, and we are glad you feel that your wellbeing is being supported here. Please know that we have taken steps to ensure our employee programs reflect our diverse set of roles across all business units; we offer our employees competitive salary and benefits, 401k matching, bonus and profit-sharing options and professional learning opportunities. We encourage you to share any specific feedback and personal concerns with your manager or HR representative.

5.0

Feb 22, 2021

Fantastic Culture

Summer associate

Recommend

Business Outlook

Pros

The people are what makes this firm.

Cons

Could not think of a single consideration to list.

Activision Blizzard Response

5y

This is great to hear. We're thrilled you enjoyed your time at Activision Blizzard, and wholeheartedly agree that the people are what make working here so rewarding. Thanks for sharing this!

4.0

Feb 22, 2021

Great perks and great people

Anonymous employee

Recommend

Business Outlook

Pros

Fun work environment with great coworkers, game launches, fun events and great diversity initiatives.

Cons

Salary isn’t as competitive as other companies.

Activision Blizzard Response

5y

Thank you for this feedback. We agree that Activision Blizzard is a special place and we're happy to hear you're enjoying the dynamic environment here as well as the amazing programs we offer. We are actively working on areas of the employee experience, like compensation, and we regularly review our salary rates to ensure we remain competitive in the industry. We also reward employees for their contributions in a variety of other meaningful ways including offering competitive benefits, 401k matching, bonus and profit-sharing programs and development opportunities. We encourage you to share any specific concerns about compensation with your manager or HR representative. Thanks again for sharing your thoughts.

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