Does Compassion International pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Compassion International employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.9 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Compassion International. This rating has decreased by 7% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Compassion International?

86% of Compassion International employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Compassion International 4.3 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.6 for culture and values and 3.6 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Compassion International?

Manager (17) , Intern (13) , Project Manager (13) , Project Director (9) , Software Developer (9) , Translator (9) , Director (6) , Internship (6) , Specialist (6) , Accountant (5) , Administrative Assistant (5) , Partnership Facilitator (5) , Training Specialist (5) , Compassion GoRep (4) , Project Accountant (4)

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

"Great mission and the benefits are second to none." ((in 46 reviews)); "The people are great and there is a real sense of community among co" ((in 35 reviews)); "The organization has a great culture" ((in 28 reviews)); "Amazing mission to be a part of." ((in 20 reviews)); "1. Competitive pay" ((in 15 reviews))

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

"Senior leadership continues to communicate who has authority and accountability as well as to clarify roles and responsibilities." ((in 17 reviews)); "Low salary and limit to promote" ((in 9 reviews)); "It's a big organization and it takes longer to move big organizations." ((in 3 reviews))

What are employees saying about Compassion International layoffs in 2026?

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

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4.3

86% would recommend to a friend

(57 total reviews)

Jimmy Mellado

89% approve of CEO

70% positive business outlook

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4.6

Culture & values

4.3

Work/Life balance

4.2

Diversity & inclusion

3.9

Compensation and benefits

3.7

Senior management

3.6

Career opportunities

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2.0

Jul 5, 2026

High pay and vacation overshadowed by weak leadership

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Pay far above industry average, lots of vacation

Cons

Leadership, strategy, relevance. Faith mission casts a long shadow over a lot of organizational sins, leadership inexperience, communication challenges.

Compassion International Response

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We're glad to hear you found value in our compensation and time-off benefits. We recognize that employees may have different perspectives on leadership and organizational direction, and we remain committed to growing and improving as an organization. Our mission continues to guide our work and the decisions we make. We appreciate your contributions during your time with us and wish you the very best in your future endeavors.

4.0

Mar 24, 2026

Great benefits and culture, but promotion freeze limits upward mobility.

Digital experience specialist ii

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great benefits and culture. Leadership is invested in the growth of employees. Pay is competitive for non-profits.

Cons

On a promotion freeze. Pay is not competitive with the for-profit world.

Compassion International Response

3mo

Thank you for your review! We greatly appreciate your feedback.

2.0

Dec 4, 2025

Poor Leadership Hires

Sponsor-donor relations representative

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

-Good people -Good benefits -Reasonable pay

Cons

-Poor Management -More "Corporate " than Christian

Compassion International Response

7mo

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re glad to hear you experienced positive relationships with colleagues and appreciated the benefits and compensation. At the same time, we’re sorry to learn that your experience with leadership and organizational culture did not meet your expectations. We take concerns about management and alignment with our mission seriously. Our goal is to continue fostering a workplace that reflects our values while maintaining operational excellence. Feedback like yours helps us identify areas where we can improve and better support both our team and our mission.

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