Is Baird a good company to work for?

Baird has an overall rating of 4.2 out of 5, based on over 877 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 3% over the last 12 months. 90% of employees would recommend working at Baird to a friend and 88% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Baird have been left by employees working as Private Wealth Management Intern , Intern and PWM Intern .

Does Baird pay their employees well?

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

How satisfied are employees working at Baird?

90% of Baird employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Baird 4.3 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.4 for culture and values and 4.2 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Baird?

Intern (52) , Client Specialist (37) , Financial Advisor (35) , Investment Banking Analyst (29) , Private Wealth Management Intern (26) , Equity Research Analyst (20) , Analyst (19) , Associate (17) , Client Assistant (17) , Investment Banking Associate (16) , PWM Intern (13) , Business Analyst (9) , Investment Banking Summer Analyst (9) , Wealth Management Intern (8) , Equity Research Associate (7)

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

"Great work life balance and innovative." ((in 37 reviews)); "Haven’t worked here long enough but you can tell everyone acts like family here and great benefits for women." ((in 37 reviews)); "Baird employees great people." ((in 16 reviews)); "Almost everyone here is kind" ((in 14 reviews)); "It is the best place to work" ((in 12 reviews))

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

"It's a tough job that requires long hours and you aren't always adequately compensated for it." ((in 36 reviews)); "low pay and less flexibility than expected" ((in 28 reviews)); "Also, parking is crazy expensive and is not reimbursed." ((in 8 reviews)); "Unrealistic expectations, mismanaging people and nepotism" ((in 5 reviews)); "have to work long hours sometimes" ((in 5 reviews))

What are employees saying about Baird layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Baird locations?

Milwaukee , Chicago , Seattle , New York , Madison , Louisville , Nashville , Denver , Scottsdale , Charlotte , Indianapolis , Pittsburgh , Lexington-Fayette , Bowling Green , Owensboro , Washington , Dallas , Tampa , Saint Louis , Mequon , Holland , Minneapolis , Minnetonka , Kingsport , Akron , Cincinnati , Cleveland , Columbus , Los Angeles , San Francisco

Baird reviews

4.2

90% would recommend to a friend

(657 total reviews)

Steven Booth

96% approve of CEO

88% positive business outlook

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Baird has an employee rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars, based on 657 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Baird employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Financial Services industry (3.7 stars).

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657 reviews

5.0

Apr 17, 2013

Working with smart, motivated people every single day

Equity research analyst

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CEO approval

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Pros

The people are some of the best I have met. Everyone is always smart, motivated, and willing to help. Overall just a great company

Cons

It would be ideal if headquarters were in Chicago instead of Milwaukee

5.0

Apr 2, 2013

company that keeps its promises

Research analyst

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CEO approval

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Pros

Management has integrity and has kept their promises to me over time. The people are great - smart, hard-working, but also nice people. Mentorship is highly promoted and collaboration is frequent.

Cons

Milwaukee office is fairly incestuous. Most of the men up there have stay at home wives taking care of them (they don't have dual-career family challenges).

4.0

Jan 12, 2013

Hours can be tough (as with any bank), but opportunities for career development and knowledge building abound

Investment banking associate

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

- High deal velocity provides ample opportunities for personal development. - Senior management team has been consistent and predictable; during downturn, very few people were let go, as management took a long-term view - Platform growth provides room for upward career progression

Cons

- Like any investment bank, work hours can be brutal - Some mid-level bankers (lateral hires), still learning middle market (vs. bulge bracket) territory - Some elements of the workflow are non-value added, and could be eliminated to improve the lives of the junior team

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