Is AARP a good company to work for?

AARP has an overall rating of 4.2 out of 5, based on over 1,209 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has increased by 5% over the last 12 months. 85% of employees would recommend working at AARP to a friend and 68% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about AARP have been left by employees working as Intern , Communications Intern and Customer Service Representative .

Does AARP pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, AARP employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.9 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at AARP. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at AARP?

85% of AARP employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated AARP 4.2 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.0 for culture and values and 3.6 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at AARP?

Director (39) , Intern (34) , Manager (25) , Project Manager (25) , Senior Advisor (24) , Advisor (21) , Employment Specialist (16) , Vice President (15) , Analyst (14) , Communications Intern (13) , Administrative Assistant (11) , Customer Service Representative (11) , Associate State Director (8) , Data Entry (8) , Data Entry Clerk (8)

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

"AARP has great benefits and they treat they're people very well." ((in 136 reviews)); "Great mission and people working there really care about their mission." ((in 83 reviews)); "Advancement and great work life balance" ((in 60 reviews)); "Good pay especially compared with other editorial salaries." ((in 60 reviews)); "Interns are recognized as part of the company who join its great environment and culture." ((in 30 reviews))

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

"Primary problem: Poor leadership" ((in 35 reviews)); "they put up with poor management" ((in 29 reviews)); "5 managers talking about what to do while 2 people are around to actual DO the work." ((in 20 reviews)); "long hours with sometimes only research work, not enough editing and learning about the editing process" ((in 10 reviews)); "Very large organization which can provide some challenges." ((in 9 reviews))

What are employees saying about AARP layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed AARP locations?

Washington , Lakewood , New York , Champaign , Denver , Atlanta , Philadelphia , Austin , Allentown , Harrisburg , Princeton , Richmond , Phoenix , Lansing , Sacramento , Colorado Springs , Tampa , Raleigh , San Antonio , Long Beach , New Orleans , Providence , Pittsburgh , Rockville , Miami , Saint Petersburg , New Brunswick , Chicago , Alexandria , Kansas City

AARP reviews

4.2

85% would recommend to a friend

(878 total reviews)

Dr. Myechia Minter-Jordan

92% approve of CEO

68% positive business outlook

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AARP has an employee rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars, based on 878 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The AARP employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Nonprofit & NGO industry (3.7 stars).

Reviews by job title

878 reviews

2.0

Sep 15, 2014

AARP FOUNDATION

Participant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

This is a good program for senior citizens who are looking for a job or re-entering the workforce to take under consideration for training and personal growth.

Cons

I feel that the host agencies that participate with the company are not geared to the specific qualifications of participants, e.g., retired teacher is sent to a host agency, whereby, she/he will stand on their feet all day or help chop meat for host site.

5.0

Aug 22, 2014

It has really helped along my journey to a better to a better job.

Substitute teacher

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Because it places you on a job that is pretty easy on a part time basis until you can find a job that fill your needs.

Cons

Because of the way AARP deals with the host agency, and job search it gives you the opportunity to find a job that fits.

4.0

Aug 6, 2014

Aarp Foundation was a rewarding and motivating advancement of my education for employment.

Employment specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The director and employees cared about my well-being to be successful of my endeavors in searching for steady employment in the Sacramento area.

Cons

The opportunities for advancement in a career they gave me the type of training at their cost was very generous and considerate.

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It has really helped along my journey to a better to a better job.

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