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 (729) , Short-term Consultant (STC) (366) , Analyst (138) , Investment Analyst (109) , 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 252 reviews)); "People in operational positions (working in a region or sector) are for the most part talented and smart." ((in 243 reviews)); "Good benefits and intellectually stimulating" ((in 227 reviews)); "Good remuneration and work/life balance" ((in 191 reviews)); "good salary and competitive globally" ((in 149 reviews))

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

"1. Poor management across different verticals" ((in 94 reviews)); "Slow career progression: I've seen people in the same position for 10+ years." ((in 77 reviews)); "IT managers are bad." ((in 61 reviews)); "No job security as a consultant and you are forced to worry every few months about the next job." ((in 55 reviews)); "Long hours and little to none work" ((in 37 reviews))

What are the top reviewed World Bank Group locations?

Brasília , São Paulo , Blumenau , Jundiaí , Brasileira

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World Bank Group reviews

4.1

83% would recommend to a friend

(2,935 total reviews)

Ajay Banga

84% 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

Senior management

3.6

Career opportunities

World Bank Group has an employee rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 2,935 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

5.0

Jun 20, 2025

Best international finance job in the world

Principal investment officer

Recommend

Business Outlook

Pros

- Opportunity to live and work in different countries around the world - there are around 100 offices and almost 60% staff outside HQ - with talented, diverse professionals from countless countries; - Challenging work in difficult environments that require balancing financial risks and rewards, as well as ensuring positive development impact. - Interact and invest together with major international investors and FIs/Insuers/Pension funds as IFC is mobilizing at least $1 for each $1 we invest. - Good work-life balance for most staff. - Competitive compensation and benefits packages, including up to 6 weeks annual vacation and 2X matching on pension fund contributions.

Cons

- Bureaucracy is a feature of IFC/World Bank that you have to get used to, but it is there for a reason and contributes to a deliberative decision making process. - Risk tolerance of management could be higher given the role and mission of the institution. - Limited bonus pools/variable compensation.

5.0

Jun 20, 2025

Mission-driven work with global reach and real meaning.

Operations analyst

Recommend

Business Outlook

Pros

Strong Compensation and Benefits. IFC offers a competitive overall compensation package, including salary, retirement contributions, healthcare, and generous leave policies; making it a well-rounded employer. Highly Skilled and Diverse Staff. The organization is filled with experienced professionals from around the world, creating a rich environment for learning, collaboration, and knowledge sharing. Meaningful Mission and Impact. Working at IFC provides the opportunity to contribute to impactful projects that support private sector development and sustainable growth in emerging markets.

Cons

Bureaucratic Processes Still Present (Though Improving). While there have been efforts to streamline workflows and decision-making, some bureaucratic hurdles and inefficiencies still exist, which can slow down innovation and responsiveness.

5.0

Jun 20, 2025

Great Institution

Senior investment officer

Recommend

Business Outlook

Pros

Intellectually stimulating projects Multiple opportunities for career and personal development Great staff benefits Opportunity to visit countries that you may otherwise have never

Cons

Travel can get a bit much Career growth is a bit slower than in investment banks

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