Does Activision Blizzard pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Activision Blizzard employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.5 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Activision Blizzard. This rating has decreased by 3% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Activision Blizzard?

69% of Activision Blizzard employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Activision Blizzard 3.8 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.7 for culture and values and 3.3 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Activision Blizzard?

Localization QA Tester (29) , Software Engineer (26) , QA Tester (22) , QA Localization Tester (16) , Quality Assurance (14) , Intern (12) , Software QA Tester (11) , Senior Software Engineer (10) , Director (9) , Project Manager (9) , Vice President (8) , Analyst (7) , Data Scientist (7) , Functional QA Tester (7) , QA Functional Tester (7)

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

"great people good at their craft" ((in 108 reviews)); "Good benefits" ((in 45 reviews)); "Great vibes and the culture" ((in 34 reviews)); "My team was great." ((in 26 reviews)); "Good work life balance in London" ((in 25 reviews))

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

"low pay compared to similar company" ((in 40 reviews)); "Bad management and the project is un attraction" ((in 31 reviews)); "Layoffs were always imminent due to mismanagement of the company by executives" ((in 23 reviews)); "Sometimes can be stressful and long hours" ((in 19 reviews)); "Leadership has always been and will be a mess." ((in 16 reviews))

What are employees saying about Activision Blizzard layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Activision Blizzard locations?

Santa Monica , Los Angeles , Austin , Irvine , Eden Prairie , San Francisco , El Segundo , Minneapolis , New York , Woodland Hills , Seattle , Dallas , Fresno , Sherman Oaks , Atlanta , Bloomington , Foster City , Chicago , Albany , Middleton , Georgetown , Brownsville , Saint Paul , Fayetteville , Toledo , California City , Pasadena , La Quinta , San Bernardino , Carlsbad

Activision Blizzard reviews

3.8

69% would recommend to a friend

(650 total reviews)

53% positive business outlook

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Ratings trend for the last 6 months (650 reviews)

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Activision Blizzard has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 650 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Activision Blizzard employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Media & Communication industry (3.7 stars).

Reviews by job title

650 reviews

5.0

Apr 13, 2021

Good

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Fun environment, videogames, fun activities

Cons

I can not say anything bad about the position

Activision Blizzard Response

5y

Thanks for taking the time to share this. We're so happy to hear you're thriving here and enjoying your experience. If you have additional feedback, please reach out to your manager or HR representative.

3.0

Apr 7, 2021

None

Ui artist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Very nice atmosphere in the office

Cons

Lack of ownership and decision making

2.0

Apr 6, 2021

It’s OK

Share plan manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Friendly people, good buzz, good events when they have them

Cons

Poor pay, strict unfriendly management

Activision Blizzard Response

5y

Thanks for sharing this with us. We are well known for the 'family' culture that employees feel as part of our internal communities and are glad you are experiencing it first hand. We'd appreciate the opportunity to better understand your concerns around your experience and encourage you to reach out to your manager or HR representative with any details you'd like to share so we can help improve your experience.

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