Does GiveDirectly pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, GiveDirectly employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.7 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at GiveDirectly. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at GiveDirectly?

83% of GiveDirectly employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated GiveDirectly 3.5 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.8 for culture and values and 3.4 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at GiveDirectly?

Field Officer (22) , Call Center Agent (8) , Associate Field Manager (7) , Senior Manager (6) , Customer Service Representative (5) , Director (3) , Program Manager (3) , Associate (2) , Call Center Representative (2) , Field Manager (2) , Field Officer/Call Centre Agent (2) , Finance Manager (2) , Intern (2) , Technical Program Manager (2)

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

"Great Team" ((in 7 reviews)); "Good pay." ((in 5 reviews)); "GD has a unique mission, is flexible and competitive salaries" ((in 5 reviews)); "Conducive working environment" ((in 5 reviews)); "An amazing mission that changes the lives of people in poverty" ((in 4 reviews))

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

"Two many policies, poor management." ((in 3 reviews)); "No job security here at GiveDirectly" ((in 3 reviews))

What are employees saying about GiveDirectly layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed GiveDirectly locations?

New York , Culebra , Philadelphia , United , Africa

GiveDirectly reviews

4.0

83% would recommend to a friend

(84 total reviews)

Nick Allardice

100% approve of CEO

80% positive business outlook

GiveDirectly has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 84 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The GiveDirectly employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Nonprofit & NGO industry (3.7 stars).

Reviews by job title

84 reviews

5.0

Mar 31, 2022

Experience

Field officer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Working by helping others is a rewarding experience.

Cons

Personally, I don’t have any.

2.0

Jan 5, 2022

Great work being done - but terrible staff support

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Very mission-driven. Always looking for a change to improve how they serve people. Innovations.

Cons

Zero respect for work-life balance. No support for staff in difficult conditions Under-qualified senior staff Culture of "who shouts louder is heard" High turnover rate and bad management of national contracts

3.0

Mar 3, 2025

Work experience

Call centre agent

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

gain valuable experience in project implementation Comprehensive medical cover A bonus subject to your being there during annual bonus periods.

Cons

There are structural challenges that impact employee growth and workplace dynamics. There is a lack of clear pathways for career progression, particularly for entry-level employees, which limits opportunities for professional development. Additionally, internal management structures appear to prioritize shielding certain leadership behaviors rather than fostering a transparent and supportive work environment.

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Great work being done - but terrible staff support

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