Does The Star-Ledger pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, The Star-Ledger employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.0 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at The Star-Ledger. This rating has improved by 6% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at The Star-Ledger?

33% of The Star-Ledger employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated The Star-Ledger 2.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.6 for culture and values and 2.4 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at The Star-Ledger?

Account Executive (2) , Editor (2)

What are the pros of working at The Star-Ledger according to real employee reviews?

"Good hours and pay." ((in 3 reviews))

What are the cons of working at The Star-Ledger according to real employee reviews?

"There was poor management." ((in 5 reviews))

What are employees saying about The Star-Ledger layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed The Star-Ledger locations?

Newark , Bloomfield , Edison , Maplewood , Montville , Whippany , Dallas , Lakeland

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The job was challenging and exciting at times but growth was stalled due to politics among upper management. - Manager The Star-Ledger Employee Review

2.0

May 27, 2014

Manager

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

Good pay at the time, flexible hours, and challenging work.

Cons

Newspaper business is dwindling and management style thwarts much needed innovation.

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5.0

Apr 6, 2015

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great staff and good work ethics

Cons

Going through downsizing and pay cuts

4.0

Aug 1, 2025

Shift supervisor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great pay, good benefits, easy work.

Cons

Not really around anymore so not sure what to think.

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