Is Oliver Wyman a good company to work for?

Oliver Wyman has an overall rating of 4.0 out of 5, based on over 2,803 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months. 81% of employees would recommend working at Oliver Wyman to a friend and 72% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Oliver Wyman have been left by employees working as Principal , Intern and Manager .

Does Oliver Wyman pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Oliver Wyman employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.2 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Oliver Wyman. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Oliver Wyman?

81% of Oliver Wyman employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Oliver Wyman 3.0 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.0 for culture and values and 4.0 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Oliver Wyman?

Consultant (526) , Associate (263) , Senior Consultant (261) , Engagement Manager (138) , Intern (58) , Principal (57) , Analyst (50) , Partner (50) , Executive Assistant (48) , Consulting Intern (34) , Manager (30) , Senior Manager (19) , Project Manager (16) , Senior Associate (16) , Management Consultant (14)

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

"Great culture and exposure at work" ((in 399 reviews)); "people are great and all are willing to roll up their sleeves" ((in 378 reviews)); "Good pay (similar to MBB below partner level) Decent WLB that is very project dependent Good young workforce" ((in 86 reviews)); "Salary is good and competitive" ((in 65 reviews)); "Good benefits and welfare for all staff" ((in 57 reviews))

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

"Poor work life balance in some practices" ((in 253 reviews)); "Long hours and lack of perks" ((in 211 reviews)); "Bad work life balance, long hours" ((in 67 reviews)); "Training and culture doesn't provide tools required to become a good manager" ((in 24 reviews)); "Work life balance is management consulting always takes a hit" ((in 17 reviews))

What are employees saying about Oliver Wyman layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Oliver Wyman locations?

New York , Boston , San Francisco , Chicago , Washington , Dallas , Houston , Atlanta , Raleigh , Detroit , Philadelphia , Princeton , New York Mills , Fort Worth , Seattle , Greenville , Westlake , Evanston , Melville , Staten Island , White Plains , Birmingham , Troy , Warren , Wyoming , Columbus , London , Los Angeles , New Haven , California

Oliver Wyman reviews

4.0

81% would recommend to a friend

(2,195 total reviews)

Ted Moynihan

Not enough data to show CEO approval

72% positive business outlook

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Ratings trend for the last 6 months (2,195 reviews)

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Oliver Wyman has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 2,195 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Oliver Wyman employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Management & Consulting industry (3.7 stars).

Reviews by job title

2K reviews

5.0

Nov 18, 2025

Good work

Administrative assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Supportive company, very set plans for development

Cons

There were very long hours at times

4.0

Nov 18, 2025

Above average pay and benefits, if you're ok with processes and hierarchy

Senior web designer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The pay and benefits are well above market rate. Although business is not as strong as it once was, I can see the company’s efforts to compensate employees in different ways—such as flexible benefits and additional holidays—to keep staff satisfied. They also care about employee feedback and well‑being by sending surveys, offering workshops for improvement, and welcoming suggestions.

Cons

Speaking only for my department, the approval process can be overwhelming and often seems unproductive. A minor deliverable has to go through several departments and managers for approval and agreement, which can feel very micromanaged at times. It can wear down employees’ passion over time.

4.0

Nov 17, 2025

Enjoyable place to work

Partner

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Smart people, fun culture, good questioning attitudes

Cons

a bit process heavy, can reward position taking

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Good work

Above average pay and benefits, if you're ok with processes and hierarchy

Enjoyable place to work

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