Does CFA Institute pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, CFA Institute employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.9 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at CFA Institute. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at CFA Institute?

49% of CFA Institute employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated CFA Institute 3.6 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.1 for culture and values and 2.9 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at CFA Institute?

Director (29) , Manager (18) , Project Manager (6) , Intern (5) , Senior Manager (5) , Administrative Assistant (3) , Analyst (3) , Business Analyst (3) , Coordinator (3) , Product Manager (3) , Client Services Representative (2) , Consultant (2) , Graphic Designer (2) , IT Specialist (2) , Marketing Associate (2)

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

"Great benefits and not a lot of pressure" ((in 59 reviews)); "Great colleagues" ((in 21 reviews)); "There are some great people leaders there" ((in 18 reviews)); "Good work life balance" ((in 10 reviews)); "Pay is good for the area, esp considering the company is a nonprofit" ((in 9 reviews))

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

"Feedback that does not align with leadership makes you a pariah." ((in 16 reviews)); "The team organization and management was poor." ((in 13 reviews)); "Toxic culture" ((in 12 reviews)); "Marg, the current CEO, certainly means well, cares deeply for the organization, has the experience, and is generally a well" ((in 7 reviews)); "If you don't have a good manager, there can be some serious issues." ((in 4 reviews))

What are employees saying about CFA Institute layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed CFA Institute locations?

Charlottesville , New York , Washington , Virginia Beach , Arlington , Charlotteville , Staten Island , Charlottesville , Los Angeles , Atlanta

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CFA Institute reviews

3.4

49% would recommend to a friend

(254 total reviews)

Marg Franklin

53% approve of CEO

46% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.9

Compensation and benefits

3.6

Work/Life balance

3.5

Diversity & inclusion

3.1

Culture & values

2.9

Career opportunities

2.7

Senior management

CFA Institute has an employee rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 254 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The CFA Institute employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Financial Services industry (3.7 stars).

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Reviews by job title

254 reviews

3.0

Feb 20, 2026

Not what it used to be

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Benefits are amazing and remote work is here to stay, but the culture is not what it used to be.

Cons

The leadership here is not invested in the best interest of employees. Pay/benefits are tough to compete with though. Tough decision!

5.0

Aug 27, 2025

Purpose driven and a great place to work

Senior director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Competent people working towards a common goal. Fair remuneration. Good work /life balance.

Cons

Some internal politics but nothing like a large corporation

CFA Institute Response

10mo

We appreciate your review and positive feedback. Thank you.

1.0

Aug 25, 2025

Every Negative Headline is True

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

You get paid on time and they offer a pension.

Cons

Dishonest, delusional, and inexperienced leadership, from the CEO down. Issues range from favoritism to racism and every "ism" in between. Very disgraceful for an organization that prides itself about upholding high ethical standards.

CFA Institute Response

10mo

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We are sorry to hear about your experience and want to assure you that we take concerns like these very seriously. Allegations of discrimination or unethical behavior are deeply concerning and do not reflect the standards we strive to uphold at CFA Institute. We strongly encourage you to reach out to your HR Business Partner or use our anonymous Ethics Hotline. Employee feedback is essential for us to investigate and address issues appropriately. Details about these resources are available on our intranet site, Inside CFA Institute, under Employee Relations. We are committed to providing a safe and confidential environment where all employees feel welcome, respected, and heard. Thank you again for bringing your concerns to our attention.

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