Does Absa Bank pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Absa Bank employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.1 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Absa Bank. This rating has improved by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Absa Bank?

84% of Absa Bank employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Absa Bank 3.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.6 for culture and values and 3.6 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Absa Bank?

Bank Teller (6) , Intern (5) , Consultant (3) , Internship (3) , Investment Banking Analyst (3) , Product Engineer (3) , Universal Banker (3) , Branch Manager (2) , Business Analyst (2) , Customer Service (2) , Customer Service Representative (2) , Enterprise Banker (2) , Financial Analyst (2) , Fraud Specialist (2) , Project Manager (2)

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

"Great culture" ((in 5 reviews)); "Good salary" ((in 5 reviews)); "Friendly people" ((in 3 reviews))

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

"Middle management not up to date all the time." ((in 5 reviews)); "Absent HR Partners, low pay, internal growth not supported" ((in 5 reviews)); "Managers have no plan for you to succeed, you need to figure it out on your own." ((in 3 reviews)); "There is Too much pressure" ((in 3 reviews))

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Absa Bank Reviews

3.7

84% would recommend to a friend

(112 total reviews)

71% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.1

Compensation and benefits

4.0

Diversity and inclusion

3.7

Work/Life balance

3.6

Culture and values

3.6

Career opportunities

3.4

Senior management

Absa Bank has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 112 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there.

Reviews by job title

112 reviews

3.0

29 Mar 2026

Inclusive culture with great benefits, but long hours

Human resources assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Inclusive culture and industry leading benefits for our employees

Cons

Long hours and sometimes management is too hands-on

3.0

27 Mar 2026

Secure job with good benefits, but low pay and no growth

Head teller

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Secure job and reasonable hours with paid time off and holidays, good benefit, health insurance etc

Cons

No growth and very low packages

4.0

14 Jan 2026

Strong brand and market reputation

Documentation specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Strong brand and market reputation Exposure to complex financial documentation Opportunity for skills and knowledge growth Structured processes and compliance standards Career progression within banking environment

Cons

High pressure and strict deadlines Heavy compliance and regulatory requirements Repetitive documentation and review tasks Limited flexibility during peak periods High accuracy expectations, minimal errors

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