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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
4.0
Jan 23, 2026

Always changing

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Ambitious goals to help drive business results, good matching, HDHP premiums are low but expenses are high, pension plan

Cons

Management wants to make each decision, difficult to work without approval up the chain.

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Principal Financial Group Response
5mo
Thanks for sharing your perspective. We appreciate your feedback as it helps us to grow and improve.
3.0
Jan 21, 2026

Good benefits

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good benefits Inclusive environment Good people to work with

Cons

Low pay Very corporate attitude instead of employee focused

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Principal Financial Group Response
5mo
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, meaning we align total compensation with the external labor markets where we compete for talent. We leverage third-party market data to ensure our base salary and incentives remain appropriately competitive.
4.0
Jan 20, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Regular internship with a nothing too crazy

Cons

No cons. I had a positive experience

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Principal Financial Group Response
5mo
We appreciate your note; it’s so helpful and reaffirming for us as we strive to create the best possible experience for our employees and interns,
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