Bank of America, whose lineage traces back to 1784, offers banking and financial services products for consumers, businesses, governments, and investors through its consumer banking, global wealth and investment management, global banking, and global markets segments. In 2026, it was the second-largest bank by revenue in the U.S. behind JPMorgan Chase.
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Employees say:
"People come first to our leaders. Management is always very supportive and ready to offer help whenever needed. This to me creates a positive and encouraging work environment. I would also like to share something personal. I had gone through some challenging situations with my health last year. When I informed my manager about my situation, within few minutes I got a call back from my management team providing immense support. It felt that I have a work family that stood by me in such difficult times. I am so grateful that I work for a company/team like mine and this is the place I am going to retire."
"There are extensive opportunities and encouragement to participate in employee development, especially for women. The leader of my division and of the private bank are women. People at all levels are encouraged to take national leadership opportunities. The company's philanthropy is remarkable and sometimes even astounding. People tend to stay here. My team is great."
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Employees say:
"This is the only company that I have worked for that actively seeks input from all employees to better improve processes. And they don't just say that they welcome the input, they created a means and method of receiving input/suggestions, as well as routines to evaluate those suggestions and implement them. If you submit a suggestion, you are provided with status updates as to the decision of implementation and if approved, you continue to receive updates about the progress of said implementation. They mean what they say when they say that they trust the team."
Employees say: "There are endless opportunities for a long-term career at Bank of America. People are encouraged to explore all the areas of the bank and find a home where they most enjoy the work. The top-down support on this theme is incredible, and people are always looking for ways to support those around them."
"This place is truly unique: I can be all of who I am, ambitiously navigate my career with the support from excellent programs, and take care of my life at home with the support of best-in-class benefits. They say you can't do it all, but you can come pretty close here."
"Bank of America offers unheard of and unmatched benefits to its employees. Mom's and Dads are reimbursed for Day Care expenses monthly and in the event of a new child, parents (regardless of gender) get 16 weeks of fully paid time off. The health insurance, and other benefits also greatly enhance our personal lives. We have discounts to travel, gym memberships and many other things that contribute to mental health."
"There are endless opportunities for a long term career at Bank of America. People are encouraged to explore all the areas of the bank and find a home where they most enjoy the work. The top down support on this theme is incredible and people are always looking for ways to support those around them."
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Employees say:
"This company understands that to succeed, it has to prioritize employee health, work satisfaction, and work-life balance. We have amazing benefits beyond the standard health care plans. As a working mother of two and someone with a chronic disease, I feel like Bank of America has allowed me to focus on my family and health while encouraging me to advance in my career aspirations. Not once have I had to choose between my family and my career. I am so grateful for the opportunities and support I have received from my managers, executive leaders, and the organization as a whole."
"Diversity and inclusion are a key strength. You can see it in the faces, but you can feel it in the spirit of everything we do. It is what makes us stronger and a leader in the industry."
Bank of America’s leadership has grown far more diverse in recent years: The board of directors and executive team are more than 50% diverse, and over half the company’s workforce are people of color. Pay equity has also been a priority: In 2023, the company increased its U.S. minimum hourly wage to $23, a step closer to reaching its target of $25 by 2025. Women employees received more than 99% of their male colleagues’ compensation, while employees of color received over 99% of their white coworkers’ compensation.
Bank of America allocated $17 million in tuition assistance in 2022, distributing it to over 5,000 employees. Company policy makes up to $7,500 in educational expenses available to eligible staff every year, through either reimbursement or a prepaid voucher.
BofA added a new sabbatical program in 2022, offering workers with 15 years of continuous service four additional weeks of PTO (and up to six weeks for employees who have been with the bank for at least 30 years). By the end of 2023, more than 10,000 staff had taken advantage of the program.
