Does BGC Group pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, BGC Group employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.0 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at BGC Group. This rating has decreased by 7% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at BGC Group?

62% of BGC Group employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated BGC Group 3.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.4 for culture and values and 3.5 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at BGC Group?

Broker (64) , Analyst (19) , Intern (14) , Software Engineer (12) , Software Developer (9) , Director (7) , Junior Broker (7) , Associate (6) , Internship (6) , Project Manager (5) , Sales (5) , Business Analyst (4) , Desk Assistant (4) , Client Services Manager (3) , Consultant (3)

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

"great people to work with in the it department" ((in 39 reviews)); "Good work life balance" ((in 15 reviews)); "Nice colleagues who are willing to teach you if you ask" ((in 13 reviews)); "fast pace, many companies to work with in house, big market place covering all asset classes, great environment to learn." ((in 7 reviews)); "Nice Office" ((in 6 reviews))

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

"Poor management and co workers less than trustworthy" ((in 26 reviews)); "No Benefits to note apart from medical and death in service" ((in 24 reviews)); "Can be quite an aggressive culture" ((in 19 reviews)); "Bonus's for first year employees is embarrassingly low." ((in 14 reviews)); "can be stressful and long hours" ((in 13 reviews))

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BGC Group reviews

3.6

62% would recommend to a friend

(431 total reviews)

Howard W. Lutnick

85% approve of CEO

53% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.7

Diversity & inclusion

3.7

Work/Life balance

3.5

Career opportunities

3.4

Culture & values

3.3

Senior management

3.0

Compensation and benefits

BGC Group has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 431 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The BGC 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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Reviews by job title

431 reviews

5.0

Jun 2, 2026

Good tech, but small team requires full stack skills

Quantitative analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good tech compared so some banks

Cons

Very small team so full stack is a must

4.0

May 22, 2026

Great teams and pay, but long vesting for bonuses

Analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great teams, growing company, good base pay.

Cons

7 year vesting cycle for bonuses. Negligible in office perks.

4.0

May 19, 2026

Strong management overall

Analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Solid place to work, strong management with a clear vision for the firm

Cons

Pay somewhat below average, need to restructure the broker comp issue

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