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Principal Financial Group

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Principal Financial Group reviews

3.8

72% would recommend to a friend

(2,587 total reviews)
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Deanna Strable

81% approve of CEO

69% positive business outlook

Principal Financial Group has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 2,587 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Principal Financial Group 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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3K reviews
3.0
Mar 19, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible workplace environment. Employer funded pension.

Cons

Pay. If you are at or above your midpoint, you wont get an annual raise until you get a promotion.

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Principal Financial Group Response
3mo
We appreciate you sharing your feedback. As a leader in retirement solutions and employee benefits, we strive to provide our employees with a competitive benefits package. Our global pay philosophy is guided by market-driven principles. and we leverage third-party market data to ensure our base salary and incentives remain appropriately competitive.
3.0
Mar 19, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great team members, Good benefits. Company ranks high on integrity.

Cons

Recent trend to outsource certain roles. Culture is changing.

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Principal Financial Group Response
3mo
Thank you for your feedback. We value your perspective as it helps us become a better employer.
4.0
Mar 17, 2026

Its gud

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good culture and professionalism is practised here.

Cons

Growth opportunities are comparatively less.

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Principal Financial Group Response
2mo
Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback. As a Principal employee, you set the tone for your career. While there's no "one size fits all" training solution, we offer a variety of opportunities for career growth and development. From growth assignments to learning courses and training programs. We encourage you to explore these opportunities via our intranet.
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