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)); "Good benefits and intellectually stimulating" ((in 233 reviews)); "People are great and you get to see many different cultures from around the world." ((in 232 reviews)); "good salary and competitive globally" ((in 163 reviews)); "Great opportunities for learning and professional development" ((in 98 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)); "Slow career progression: I've seen people in the same position for 10+ years." ((in 75 reviews)); "IT managers are bad." ((in 58 reviews)); "No job security as a consultant and you are forced to worry every few months about the next job." ((in 58 reviews)); "Long hours and little to none work" ((in 38 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 19, 2025

Inspiring workplace with global impact and growth opportunities

Regional event coordinator

Recommend

Business Outlook

Pros

Exceptional work culture focused on collaboration and inclusion Exposure to high-level international events and stakeholders Opportunities for professional growth in knowledge management and coordination Strong support from leadership for training and learning Mission-driven organization making real impact in developing markets

Cons

Complex internal systems and procedures can slow down decision-making Time zone differences across regions may affect work-life balance during global projects Limited local career mobility without relocation

5.0

Jun 18, 2025

Nice place to work

Consultant

Recommend

Business Outlook

Pros

Great work culture, work life balance

Cons

none that i can think of

5.0

Jun 17, 2025

Great Place | Great Culture

Data scientist

Recommend

Business Outlook

Pros

Highly intellectual and passionate teams to work with

Cons

Nothing as such, a little slow maybe with the Administrative process

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