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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
5.0
Jan 30, 2026

Excellent Company

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible time off Employees are empowered Competitive salary and benefits

Cons

Large company so internal mobility can be challenging because it's very competitive.

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Principal Financial Group Response
4mo
Thank you for taking the time to provide this feedback. Your input is valuable as we work to improve as an employer.
5.0
Jan 29, 2026

Good Company

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Everything is good Good learnings

Cons

As of now no cons

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Principal Financial Group Response
4mo
We appreciate you sharing this! Your input is encouraging as we strive to create an excellent employee experience.
5.0
Jan 24, 2026

Good company

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Work life balance, good management, good hike

Cons

You will not get to learn, copy paste work

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Principal Financial Group Response
4mo
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 to training programs. We encourage you to explore these opportunities via our intranet.
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