Does UBS pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, UBS employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.5 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at UBS. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at UBS?

72% of UBS employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated UBS 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 UBS?

Associate Director (1128) , Director (819) , Analyst (563) , Intern (525) , Software Engineer (422) , Authorized Officer (397) , Business Analyst (288) , Executive Director (274) , Project Manager (181) , Investment Banking Analyst (174) , Client Service Associate (171) , Internship (171) , Associate (163) , Wealth Management Intern (158) , Financial Advisor (156)

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

"people of all levels are approachable and there is a good culture or mentoring / nurturing talent with in the organisation" ((in 1562 reviews)); "depends on your team but my current team has a good work life balance and a decent work from home options" ((in 1423 reviews)); "It's easy to find some really great people and there's quite a few really good networks to join." ((in 1275 reviews)); "Salary and leave benefits are good." ((in 676 reviews)); "The salary is good and some feeling of stability is also nice." ((in 467 reviews))

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

"Poor management and there a tendency where the bosses are bias when comes to promotions." ((in 517 reviews)); "Low Bonus and hikes" ((in 365 reviews)); "Long hours and very difficult to arrange any plans after work as they may need to be cancelled in order to work." ((in 354 reviews)); "There are good and bad managers." ((in 186 reviews)); "Fixed working hours (can also be a pro)" ((in 168 reviews))

What are employees saying about UBS layoffs in 2026?

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

UBS reviews

3.7

72% would recommend to a friend

(14,572 total reviews)

Sergio P. Ermotti

84% approve of CEO

62% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.9

Diversity & inclusion

3.8

Work/Life balance

3.7

Culture & values

3.5

Compensation and benefits

3.5

Career opportunities

3.3

Senior management

UBS has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 14,572 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The UBS employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Finanza industry (3.7 stars).

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15K reviews

3.0

Jun 11, 2026

Strong brand but high burn-out risk

Executive director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Strong global brand and biggest private bank

Cons

Transactional environment, high risk of burn-out

4.0

Jun 11, 2026

Supportive managers in a confusing environment

Quantitative analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

good working environment with supportive managers

Cons

sometimes processes can be outdated and confusing

3.0

Jun 10, 2026

Strong reputation and exposure, but slow decision-making

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Strong global reputation and brand recognition in the financial services industry. Excellent exposure to complex compliance, sanctions, and financial crime topics. Collaborative and professional working environment with knowledgeable colleagues. Opportunities to work with international teams and stakeholders across different jurisdictions. Good focus on risk management, regulatory compliance, and process quality. Structured training resources and opportunities for professional development. Flexible working arrangements depending on the team and role.

Cons

Decision-making can sometimes be slow due to the size and complexity of the organization. Career progression may vary significantly between teams and departments. Some processes can be highly procedural, leaving limited room for innovation. Workloads may increase during regulatory changes, audits, or remediation projects. Internal bureaucracy can occasionally delay projects and process improvements. Compensation growth may not always match the increased responsibilities taken on by employees. Cross-functional coordination can be challenging in a large global organization.

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