Does Blizzard Entertainment pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Blizzard Entertainment employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.4 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Blizzard Entertainment. This rating has improved by 6% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Blizzard Entertainment?

64% of Blizzard Entertainment employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Blizzard Entertainment 3.8 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.7 for culture and values and 3.5 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Blizzard Entertainment?

Software Engineer (65) , Game Master (64) , Customer Service Representative (40) , Senior Software Engineer (26) , Specialist Game Master (19) , Project Manager (17) , Customer Support Representative (16) , Customer Service (15) , Producer (15) , Test Analyst (15) , Manager (13) , QA Analyst (13) , Designer (12) , Senior Software Engineer I (12) , Program Manager (11)

What are the pros of working at Blizzard Entertainment according to real employee reviews?

"great people you work with at the lower levels but diminishes as you go up the ranks" ((in 197 reviews)); "+ Benefits are great" ((in 135 reviews)); "great team and there are a lot of perks to enjoy" ((in 43 reviews)); "Good work life balance; they actively try to make sure people aren't worked too hard." ((in 38 reviews)); "Coworkers are great and talented" ((in 37 reviews))

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

"Low pay across the board except for the rare few dozen who are either execs or particularly special/tenured devs." ((in 104 reviews)); "low salary and hard to be promoted." ((in 47 reviews)); "Most of the have zero management training, no college education, and no leadership qualities whatsoever." ((in 33 reviews)); "Low compensation in an exceptionally high cost of living area and ever rising demands" ((in 32 reviews)); "school" managers and directors with outdated methodologies." ((in 28 reviews))

What are employees saying about Blizzard Entertainment layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Blizzard Entertainment layoffs and their outlook for job security at Blizzard Entertainment in 2026.

Blizzard Entertainment reviews

3.6

64% would recommend to a friend

(1,433 total reviews)

Johanna Faries

70% approve of CEO

48% positive business outlook

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Blizzard Entertainment has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 1,433 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Blizzard Entertainment 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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1K reviews

5.0

Jun 23, 2013

Great Company Great Atmosphere

Anonymous employee

Recommend

Business Outlook

Pros

The atmosphere is amazing for a gamer, very relaxed and thriving internet culture. Definitely was a home away from home, and working late was never a problem there.

Cons

The pay rate is definitely lacking, though it appears to be consistent with the rest of the gaming industry.

4.0

Mar 16, 2013

Nice place to learn and get competitive

Customer support representative

Recommend

Business Outlook

Pros

- You learn a lot. Their Training programs are very good - Easygoing staff - Payment is nice and benefits are quite OK - Mentoring and advice is remarkably good. -Very competitive atmosphere. Stats and metrics.

Cons

- Employees metrics could be improved and made them more fair. - Quality comes only from surveys from customers. Quite hardcore. - You have to find a way to "outsmart" the ladder system for internal progression.

5.0

Jan 2, 2013

Fantastic place to work, minor improvements to be had.

Anonymous employee

Recommend

Business Outlook

Pros

-Many career opportunities. Whether it be new job postings, or new side projects/temp assignments to get additional experience and opportunities for advancement later down the road. -Very friendly, free, family-like, and comfortable environment -Many opportunities to learn new skills, or refine existing ones -Upper management has open ears at all times, very involved and interested in what everyone has to say - regardless of their current job or where they come from. Every voice matters. -It's a bunch of gamers, regardless of your job - you'll feel welcomed and have fun here on a daily basis. -Fantastic benefits, fantastic CEO and upper management -Fun perks if you're a gamer -Casual attire

Cons

-Too many communication silos everywhere -Not enough accountability -Too many inconsistencies across the customer service floor (due to poor communication and upholding accountability)

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