Does World Bank Group pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, World Bank Group employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.9 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at World Bank Group. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at World Bank Group?

83% of World Bank Group employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated World Bank Group 3.8 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.0 for culture and values and 3.6 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at World Bank Group?

Consultant (727) , Short-term Consultant (STC) (365) , Analyst (138) , Investment Analyst (108) , Intern (82) , Economist (78) , Investment Officer (68) , Senior Consultant (61) , Operations Officer (48) , Program Assistant (48) , Extended Term Consultant (44) , Operations Analyst (40) , Senior Economist (34) , Short-term Consultant (34) , Specialist (31)

What are the pros of working at World Bank Group according to real employee reviews?

"Great colleagues with projects require a dedicated focus" ((in 248 reviews)); "People in operational positions (working in a region or sector) are for the most part talented and smart." ((in 239 reviews)); "Good benefits and intellectually stimulating" ((in 220 reviews)); "Good remuneration and work/life balance" ((in 184 reviews)); "good salary and competitive globally" ((in 170 reviews))

What are the cons of working at World Bank Group according to real employee reviews?

"1. Poor management across different verticals" ((in 90 reviews)); "Career progression is slow and unpredictable" ((in 80 reviews)); "IT managers are bad." ((in 62 reviews)); "No job security as a consultant and you are forced to worry every few months about the next job." ((in 54 reviews)); "Long hours and little to none work" ((in 38 reviews))

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World Bank Group reviews

4.1

83% would recommend to a friend

(2,933 total reviews)

Ajay Banga

83% approve of CEO

74% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.4

Diversity & inclusion

4.0

Culture & values

3.9

Compensation and benefits

3.8

Work/Life balance

3.6

Career opportunities

3.5

Senior management

World Bank Group has an employee rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 2,933 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The World Bank Group employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Financeiro industry (3.7 stars).

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Reviews by job title

3K reviews

4.0

Dec 31, 2025

Rewarding work

Senior specialist

Recommend

Business Outlook

Pros

Interesting assignments, rewarding work and scope to innovate

Cons

Very long hours, slightly dysfunctional operating systems

4.0

Dec 16, 2025

Good pay

Analyst

Recommend

Business Outlook

Pros

Good pay with moderate hours

Cons

No bonus so lower than most of FIs

5.0

Dec 15, 2025

Data Consultant

Anonymous employee

Recommend

Business Outlook

Pros

Strong sense of purpose and global impact. Colleagues are highly capable, collaborative, and genuinely committed to development outcomes. Opportunities to work on complex, meaningful problems across countries and sectors.

Cons

Continue streamlining processes and empowering teams with clearer decision rights to move faster while maintaining quality and accountability.

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