Is Prudential a good company to work for?

Prudential has an overall rating of 3.7 out of 5, based on over 6,934 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months. 65% of employees would recommend working at Prudential to a friend and 55% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Prudential have been left by employees working as Finance Intern , Finance Manager and Software Engineer(Internship) .

Does Prudential pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Prudential employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.8 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Prudential. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Prudential?

65% of Prudential employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Prudential 3.9 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.7 for culture and values and 3.5 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Prudential?

Financial Advisor (262) , Director (148) , Manager (109) , Vice President (108) , Insurance Agent (103) , Financial Professional (99) , Customer Service Representative (96) , Financial Professional Associate (93) , Life Planner (86) , Intern (71) , Software Engineer (60) , Analyst (54) , Financial Planner (54) , Financial Consultant (53) , Medicare Sales Agent (49)

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

"Good benefits and 401k." ((in 657 reviews)); "Good work life balance and lenient" ((in 400 reviews)); "The people are great that work at PRU and the company seems to genuinely care about their employees." ((in 398 reviews)); "great culture and lots of support" ((in 219 reviews)); "Good pay if you can hustle and be self sufficient" ((in 208 reviews))

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

"Poor management: They make you split your commissions with other advisors that have been with the company for a while." ((in 178 reviews)); "no salary to begin so its pretty sink or swim for the first two years." ((in 122 reviews)); "Bad Managers in the wrong roles." ((in 107 reviews)); "Commission only structure and all the expenses and fees that come with the job will be tough on you financially especially when you’re starting out" ((in 101 reviews)); "Senior leadership expectations are very unrealistic and selfish" ((in 61 reviews))

What are employees saying about Prudential layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Prudential locations?

Newark , New York , Roseland , Dresher , Hartford , Seattle , Shelton , Jacksonville , Scranton , Chicago , Los Angeles , El Paso , Atlanta , Houston , Portland , Philadelphia , Dallas , Minneapolis , Dubuque , Fort Washington , Tampa , Charlotte , Iselin , Phoenix , Scottsdale , Plymouth , Jersey City , Boston , San Francisco , Denver

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Prudential reviews

3.7

65% would recommend to a friend

(5,238 total reviews)

Andrew Sullivan

61% approve of CEO

55% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.9

Diversity & inclusion

3.9

Work/Life balance

3.8

Compensation and benefits

3.7

Culture & values

3.5

Career opportunities

3.3

Senior management

Prudential has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 5,238 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Prudential 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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Reviews by job title

5K reviews

2.0

Jun 2, 2026

Kind colleagues overshadowed by frequent layoffs

Manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Kind people work for this company

Cons

Way too many layoffs, no consideration of its people.

2.0

May 30, 2026

A Stable Brand Navigating Constant Change

Vp-communications

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Competitive compensation and solid benefits package. The company offers good resources, strong brand recognition, and opportunities to work with talented colleagues across the organization.

Cons

Frequent reorganizations and ongoing restructuring can create uncertainty and make it difficult to maintain momentum. Decision-making is often influenced by the company’s “Pru Polite” culture, which can discourage candid feedback and constructive debate. Advancement and opportunities can at times feel driven more by relationships and favoritism than by performance and merit. Collaboration across teams is inconsistent, and silos can make it challenging to work effectively toward shared goals.

3.0

May 29, 2026

Good work experience

Lead data scientist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good work experience, learning, good pto and remote work benefits

Cons

Nothing to say as of now

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