Does MFS pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, MFS employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.7 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at MFS. This rating has decreased by 6% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at MFS?

65% of MFS employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated MFS 3.8 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.9 for culture and values and 2.7 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at MFS?

Client Service Representative (22) , Co-Op (19) , Intern (18) , Research Associate (16) , Analyst (15) , Financial Analyst (9) , Manager (9) , Software Engineer (9) , Business Systems Analyst (8) , Internal Wholesaler (8) , Customer Service Representative (7) , Equity Research Associate (7) , Associate (6) , Equity Analyst (6) , Intern - Hourly (6)

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

"Great people across the organization and clear focus on client" ((in 101 reviews)); "GREAT benefits and does a lot of philanthropic work!" ((in 79 reviews)); "Great work/life balance (don't expect you to work overtime)" ((in 60 reviews)); "Everyone is very friendly and willing to help" ((in 17 reviews)); "My direct manager was great to work with." ((in 14 reviews))

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

"micro managing no hybrid work schedule pay is low" ((in 28 reviews)); "Salary is low" ((in 14 reviews)); "Minimal opportunities to move up as people tend to stay in their roles" ((in 10 reviews)); "term advancement and upward mobility may be limited." ((in 8 reviews)); "This isn't specific to MFS and while I wasn't a salaried employee, it seemed morale was affected." ((in 5 reviews))

What are employees saying about MFS layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed MFS locations?

Boston , Quincy , Phoenix , Grand Rapids , Austin , Dallas , Jackson , Minneapolis , San Jose , Berlin , Miami , Revere , North Quincy , Bermuda

MFS reviews

3.9

65% would recommend to a friend

(535 total reviews)

Ted Maloney

Not enough data to show CEO approval

57% positive business outlook

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MFS has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 535 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The MFS 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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535 reviews

4.0

Jun 23, 2026

Collaborative environment but slow promotion progression

Research associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Ample resources, collaborative, and flat hierarchy

Cons

Slow progression for promotions and sometimes unclear

3.0

Jun 17, 2026

Great team and manager, but low pay and outsourcing

Trade management specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Most of the people who worked there. My direct manager was great to work with. Flexible work schedule. Hybrid work schedule.

Cons

MFS does not pay well. Their salaries are usually the lowest in the industry. The company outsourced our jobs to India just to save money.

3.0

Jun 3, 2026

Friendly environment, but limited career growth opportunities

Manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Friendly collegial environment, good benefits Wellhub

Cons

Lack of career opportunities, career lifers (mostly leaders) who have never worked elsewhere stagnating in their roles. Adverse to change on principle leading to slow decision making

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