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

(423 total reviews)

Jimmy Mellado

89% approve of CEO

70% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

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

Compassion International has an employee rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars, based on 423 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Compassion International employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Nonprofit & NGO industry (3.7 stars).

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423 reviews

2.0

Aug 20, 2013

Great mission, ineffective leadership, unhappy employees.

Anonymous employee

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Pros

The mission of Compassion is wonderful and fulfilling. God continues to bless the organization and the children it serves.

Cons

Compassion has become arrogant. Employees are leaving, or wanting to leave, due to the unhealthy culture created by ineffective leadership. The organization does not seem to notice or care about the exodus of good employees. Compassion has received the Gallup award two years in a row for best places to work, however, one on one conversations with employees reveals a different sentiment. Employees are dissatisfied, confused, fearful, and frustrated.

4.0

Jul 24, 2013

I loved working for Compassion International, the only reason I left after over 7 years is the integrity of a leader.

Program manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great Mission, love this place.

Cons

Poor decisions lead to bad leadership.

5.0

Jul 10, 2013

Best work environment I've ever been in.

Human resources

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

For the most part, people who work hear seem to be very happy with their jobs and that makes for a very cheerful place to work.

Cons

I can't think of any cons.

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I loved working for Compassion International, the only reason I left after over 7 years is the integrity of a leader.

Best work environment I've ever been in.

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