Does America's Test Kitchen pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, America's Test Kitchen employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.3 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at America's Test Kitchen. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at America's Test Kitchen?

48% of America's Test Kitchen employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated America's Test Kitchen 3.9 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.6 for culture and values and 2.5 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at America's Test Kitchen?

Assistant Editor (4) , Editor (4) , Software Engineer (4) , Test Cook (4) , Associate Editor (2) , Coordinator (2) , Marketing (2)

What are the pros of working at America's Test Kitchen according to real employee reviews?

"Great people to work with who are passionate and care about their work." ((in 13 reviews)); "Great work/life balance." ((in 4 reviews)); "Free food all the time" ((in 4 reviews))

What are the cons of working at America's Test Kitchen according to real employee reviews?

"Terrible pay, lack of strategy, and cross" ((in 12 reviews)); "abysmal salary, rarely promote internally, antiquated business model" ((in 4 reviews)); "Also, the benefits are highly illusive." ((in 4 reviews)); "little to no room for growth, atrocious salary, mediocre benefits, not truly heard or respected by upper management." ((in 3 reviews))

What are employees saying about America's Test Kitchen layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed America's Test Kitchen locations?

Boston , Brookline , New York , Brookline Village , Ames

America's Test Kitchen reviews

3.0

48% would recommend to a friend

(65 total reviews)

Dan Suratt

Not enough data to show CEO approval

36% positive business outlook

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America's Test Kitchen has an employee rating of 3.0 out of 5 stars, based on 65 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The America's Test Kitchen employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Media & Communication industry (3.7 stars).

Reviews by job title

65 reviews

1.0

Mar 28, 2017

No proper updates - poor management

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good at talking, will make you feel comfortable.

Cons

Will not reply back, after interview they will take days for 2nd round and then again lost somewhere. Will come back after a month then no hearing back. Poor management.

1.0

Jul 23, 2016

Ehh. It's good résumé fodder.

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Free cookbooks. Free take home food. Certain levels of employment have good learning opportunities. Medical and Dental insurance. Intra-department communication was ok.

Cons

VERY territorial. People, generally speaking, looking out for personal best interests instead of company best interests. Some higher ups lacking vision regarding initiatives to push the company forward. As an employee rises up the ranks, the opportunities for learning/investment erode. Pay is below industry standard across most (if not all) industry verticals. Long hours are expected. Some people lack common decency and respect.

4.0

Jul 21, 2016

Good place to work

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Super people - intelligent and humble. Endless initiatives supported with energy and funding. Contagious enthusiasm.

Cons

Space constraints make it hard to collaborate and get things accomplished. Sometimes too many initiatives competing for attention.

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