Does Catholic Relief Services pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Catholic Relief Services employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.0 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Catholic Relief Services. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Catholic Relief Services?

82% of Catholic Relief Services employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Catholic Relief Services 3.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.2 for culture and values and 3.9 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Catholic Relief Services?

Program Manager (44) , Volunteer (27) , Project Officer (17) , Project Manager (15) , Field Officer (14) , Technical Advisor (12) , MEAL Officer (11) , Manager (10) , Senior Project Officer (10) , Director (9) , Consultant (8) , Finance Officer (8) , Intern (7) , International Development Fellow (7) , Program Manager II (7)

What are the pros of working at Catholic Relief Services according to real employee reviews?

"Good benefits and generally decent people." ((in 38 reviews)); "Great mission and people to work with around the globe." ((in 29 reviews)); "good colleagues who are committed to the mission and mandate of the agencies" ((in 27 reviews)); "Good work environment in the field" ((in 26 reviews)); "Great working environment and vo fictions of service" ((in 18 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Catholic Relief Services according to real employee reviews?

"Low salary .very" ((in 35 reviews)); "Work life balance is hard to maintain" ((in 18 reviews)); "poor management, especially IT department" ((in 17 reviews)); "Pay is low for the amount of time and work that you are expected to give." ((in 15 reviews)); "no shot if you haven't started with the org and aren't catholic; entrenched leadership" ((in 9 reviews))

What are the top reviewed Catholic Relief Services locations?

Baltimore , Washington , Chicago , New York , Honduras , Chesapeake , Sudan , Dallas , California City , Redondo Beach , Indian Wells , New Orleans , Portland , Columbia , Gwynn Oak , Africa , Egypt , Haiti Hollow

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Excellent workplace if you cultivate the right relationships - Program Manager Catholic Relief Services Employee Review

3.0

Apr 12, 2013

Program manager

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Wide global and sectoral coverage allows almost limitless scope for personal and professional development. Friendly, interesting and supportive colleagues. Some policies and systems are clear and well-run. Educational support and some flex-time.

Cons

Staff care and safety are extremely low priority. Program and management quality vary dramatically between regions of the world. Focus is increasingly on mobilizing funding, at the expense of quality programs. Little to no comp time for extremely long working hours. A difficult place for women to work.

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5.0

Jan 16, 2026

Anonymous employee

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Pros

A positive organization to learn and grow in. This was my first employer in the international development and relief sphere and I found the org/it's people really encouraging of learning. They hire a lot from within and I saw many people have progressive roles.

Cons

There was a lawsuit about a gay employee not receiving benefits for their same-sex spouse, The org's hands are tied by the board made up of Catholic Bishops who unfortunately aren't moving on this issue.

3.0

Mar 20, 2026

Church engagement officer

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Pros

Remote work is amazing and flexible

Cons

Not enough staff so the work is broad

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