Charles Schwab reviews

3.7

65% would recommend to a friend

(7,819 total reviews)
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Rick Wurster

72% approve of CEO

63% positive business outlook

Charles Schwab has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 7,819 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Charles Schwab 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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5.0
May 4, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Fair pay, excellent work-life balance and strong management

Cons

Lacks the upside of RIAs

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Charles Schwab Response
2w
Thanks for noting the perks and benefits, we are glad they have been meaningful. It is encouraging to hear you have felt supported by the people around you and experienced strong management and balance. At the same time, career growth and development conversations remain important in helping employees build long-term careers. Balanced feedback like this helps us understand where the experience is working well and where support still needs to grow. We will make sure this input is shared through the right channels.
5.0
May 4, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Pros - great managers and support from other departments. Great pay and benefits!

Cons

Cons - a lot of info to take in on each call especially with back to back calls.

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Charles Schwab Response
2w
Thanks for sharing a balanced perspective. It’s great to hear the support programs have made a difference and that pay and benefits are working well for you day to day. Collaboration is a big part of how we work, and it’s good to see that reflected in your experience with managers and cross-team support. At the same time, client-facing roles can be demanding, and supporting employees with resources remains a focus. Feedback like this helps highlight what employees value and where more progress is needed. We appreciate you taking the time to share this review.
5.0
May 3, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great place to be at

Cons

Tough work with tough people

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Charles Schwab Response
2w
Thank you for offering a perspective that includes both positives and concerns. Collaboration is a big part of how we work, and it is good to see that reflected here. At the same time, client-facing roles can be demanding and, at times, feel grueling, and supporting employees with resources remains a focus. Seeing both strengths and gaps in one review helps reinforce what to keep building and what needs more attention. We appreciate you sharing this perspective.
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