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Principal Financial Group

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Principal Financial Group reviews

3.8

72% would recommend to a friend

(2,591 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 2,591 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
Aug 14, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great work life balance, culture, and benefits. Taking huge technological advances within the company.

Cons

A little easy on the day to day side of things

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Principal Financial Group Response
10mo
Thank you for taking the time to write a thoughtful review! We appreciate hearing about your personal experience and are glad to learn that you enjoy the work-life balance, culture, and benefits at Principal. We appreciate your feedback as it helps us to grow and improve.
5.0
Aug 13, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Virtually unbelievable work-life balance, though this seems to be team-dependent. WFH for those outside of home office metro is still honored.

Cons

Pay is unexciting relative to other remote positions.

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Principal Financial Group Response
10mo
We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience about the work-life balance at Principal. Your feedback is an important part of our growth as an employer.
4.0
Aug 12, 2025

Very Good Company

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Pays well Legacy systems Good Employee Benefits

Cons

No such cons found while working

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Principal Financial Group Response
10mo
Thank you for your feedback. We’re glad to hear you’ve had a positive experience and appreciate your recognition of the company’s strengths.
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