Charles Schwab reviews

3.7

65% would recommend to a friend

(7,822 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 7,822 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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8K reviews
3.0
Apr 28, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Decent offices, good but not great comp packages relative to other FinTech options in my city. Amazing co-workers and an interesting product suite. Solid tech if a bit long in the tooth. It's great working for a winning team and Schwab is nothing if not a success story in the discount brokerage industry. It's telling that despite leaving on something of a downbeat I am still a loyal customer.

Cons

I was there at the worst possible time probably; I was acquired along with the rest of TDAmeritrade (which I think I gave 4 or maybe even 5 stars: lost my history with the Indeed/Glassdoor migration), and in addition to the dysfunction that follows any such M&A activity there was ... COVID. I found that where TDA had done a great job of treating "Human resources" as people Schwab saw us more as Resources. Very top-down, very my way or the highway. Schwab was more base-pay centric while TDA was more entrepreneurial with it's comp and other benefits.

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Charles Schwab Response
2w
A balanced review like this helps show the full picture. Collaboration is a big part of how we work, and it is good to see that reflected here with the strong relationships and teamwork you highlighted. At the same time, employee input plays an important role in how we evolve, and we will share what you raised around the transition experience. Feedback like this gives teams a more complete picture of what employees value and where more progress is needed. Thanks again for taking the time to share this review.
2.0
Apr 24, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Benefits and salary was great

Cons

Management is clueless and location is far

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Charles Schwab Response
1mo
We appreciate you sharing your experience. It’s great to hear the pay and benefits stood out, and we understand your concerns around management. Your feedback will be shared as we continue working to strengthen the employee experience.
5.0
Apr 24, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

There is a great work life balance.

Cons

The building isn't in the best shape.

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Charles Schwab Response
1mo
We’re glad to hear you value the work‑life balance—thanks for sharing your experience and for your contributions. At Schwab, we strive to provide strong benefits, balance, and training, and your feedback will be shared with our team.
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