Is PayPal a good place to work?

PayPal scores 36 out of 100 across cult.fyi's culture dimensions, and its employee NPS is 4.

Does PayPal have good work-life balance?

At PayPal, employees take an average of 18 days of vacation per year (less than 51% of companies), and the average work week is 44 hours.

How hard is the interview at PayPal?

PayPal rates 58 out of 100 on interview difficulty, easier than 80% of companies.

How does PayPal pay compare to market?

PayPal pays 3% below market, lower than 84% of companies tracked.

How stable are jobs at PayPal?

PayPal has an expected layoff rate of 18.4% of its workforce, lower than 51% of companies.

PayPal

PayPal has a stable culture. Bottom 20% for PIP risk - well below the typical rate. Bottom 9% for Work-authorization support - significantly below average.

Last updated June 25, 2026

We live by our core values of Inclusion, Innovation, Collaboration, and Wellness.

These values unite us as one global team, keeping our customers at the heart of everything we do, and inspiring us to care for ourselves, each other, and our communities.

Inclusion
Respect and value uniqueness and diverse perspectives. Welcome everyone, regardless of background, level, or circumstance. When everyone feels included, ideas flourish and execution becomes stronger.

Innovation
Create amazing experiences for our customers, whether merchant, consumer, or the PayPal community. Think differently, look end-to-end, and practice empathy by putting yourself in our customers’ shoes.

Collaboration
Work as a team, drive ownership and accountability, make decisions and get results. Foster trust, have integrity, champion each other, and have each others’ backs. Eradicate silos and win as a team.

Wellness
Care for and actively support each other’s well-being. Create an energizing workplace that brings out the best in our employees by nourishing our mental, physical, and emotional balance.

Standout Strengths

Bottom 20% for PIP risk - well below the typical rate.

Areas of Concern

Bottom 9% for Work-authorization support - significantly below average.

Bottom 13% for Company strategy - significantly below average.

Bottom 16% for Pay vs market - significantly below average.

Bottom 17% for Promotion rate - significantly below average.

How well does PayPal adhere to its principles?

Lower than 51% of companies · median 43

Where do ideas come from?

Lower than 84% of companies · median 36

Organizational Power

Employee count

Large Enterprise18,998 employees

Average Hours Worked

Pace

Lower than 77% of companies · median 60.5

Remote Friendly?

Hybrid/Mixed Bag

How Information Shared

Meetings

Compensation Relative to Market

Lower than 84% of companies · median 115

AI Insights:

PayPal is the fintech giant where work-life balance is excellent primarily because nothing moves fast enough to stress you out. Strategy changes with each reorg - which happens roughly as often as you'd expect your browser to crash. Politics are abundant, promotions are scarce, and the sabbatical got cancelled. On the bright side, strong brand name on your resume and free lunch on Thursdays.

AI stack

Internal AI tools | GitHub Copilot | PayPal AI platform | ML/data pipelines | OpenAI integrations

AI maturity

Lower than 66% of companies · median 60

Detailed Compensation Information

Levels.FYI

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Frequently asked questions

: PayPal scores 36 out of 100 across cult.fyi's culture dimensions, and its employee NPS is 4.
: At PayPal, employees take an average of 18 days of vacation per year (less than 51% of companies), and the average work week is 44 hours.
: PayPal rates 58 out of 100 on interview difficulty, easier than 80% of companies.
: PayPal pays 3% below market, lower than 84% of companies tracked.
: PayPal has an expected layoff rate of 18.4% of its workforce, lower than 51% of companies.