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 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Activision Blizzard?

66% of Activision Blizzard employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Activision Blizzard 3.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.6 for culture and values and 3.2 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 109 reviews)); "Good benefits and PTO" ((in 40 reviews)); "Great vibes and the culture" ((in 35 reviews)); "Good work life balance in London" ((in 27 reviews)); "My team was great." ((in 27 reviews))

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

"low pay compared to similar company" ((in 41 reviews)); "Bad management and the project is un attraction" ((in 31 reviews)); "Layoffs were always imminent due to mismanagement of the company by executives" ((in 24 reviews)); "Sometimes can be stressful and long hours" ((in 17 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

3.7

66% would recommend to a friend

(648 total reviews)

47% positive business outlook

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Ratings trend for the last 6 months (648 reviews)

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Activision Blizzard has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 648 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

648 reviews

1.0

Aug 27, 2011

Not the place to work if you want to move up or get paid well

Qa tester

Recommend

Business Outlook

Pros

You get to your foot in the video game industry. Gaining experience is key and the job itself is really fun at times.

Cons

The pay is FAR to low and there is zero job security...even if you work hard and make friends.

1.0

Jan 26, 2022

This place sucks

Human resources manager

Recommend

Business Outlook

Pros

You'll really love this place if you hate women and want to harass them.

Cons

Women shouldn't work here as every male worker upto the uppermanagement and CEO are sexually harassing women and keep on sweeping complaints under the rug

2.0

Jun 5, 2021

Hemorrhaging Top Talent

Anonymous employee

Recommend

Business Outlook

Pros

The human beings you work with are amazing Great benefits and perks Super cool product

Cons

New CPO started changing too much and taking things in the wrong direction Corporate is so disconnected from what their money-making Studios do Poor base pay makes poaching a piece of cake Lack of innovation and franchise fatigue

Activision Blizzard Response

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Thank you for this candid feedback. Our CEO's vision reflects the mission of the company to connect and engage the world through epic entertainment. Our shared focus on that mission positions us to collaborate, adapt, innovate, and deliver the best and most engaging experiences for our players and fans as they want consistent content, at a level that is unparalleled. Moreover, we’re committed to creating an environment that inspires our employees around the world so we can attract and retain the best talent and continue to evolve with the industry. Thank you again for your feedback, and best of luck in your future endeavors.

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