Does K12 pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, K12 employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.2 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at K12. This rating has improved by 8% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at K12?

71% of K12 employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated K12 3.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.5 for culture and values and 3.2 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at K12?

Teacher (308) , Document Processor (37) , Enrollment Consultant (37) , Virtual Teacher (32) , Special Education Teacher (28) , English Teacher (21) , Online Teacher (20) , Director (17) , Enrollment Specialist (15) , Student Support Advisor (13) , Intern (11) , Advisor (10) , Customer Service Representative (10) , Manager (10) , Operations Manager (10)

What are the pros of working at K12 according to real employee reviews?

"remote work from home oppurtunity" ((in 237 reviews)); "Great people and admin who understand you have a life outside of work" ((in 81 reviews)); "Good benefits but that's it" ((in 58 reviews)); "Enterprise Business and Technology Services (EBTS) management putting forth a strong effort to provide a good work/life balance." ((in 39 reviews)); "Great coworkers and admin" ((in 32 reviews))

What are the cons of working at K12 according to real employee reviews?

"Low pay based on industry standards coupled with a lack of follow through and resources compound the challenge for success" ((in 169 reviews)); "Poor management and very disrespectful" ((in 68 reviews)); "Upper management does not care." ((in 38 reviews)); "Will transfer you between projects and job assignments with little to no training." ((in 33 reviews)); "Poor Leadership and could really care less about its teachers" ((in 28 reviews))

What are employees saying about K12 layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about K12 layoffs and their outlook for job security at K12 in 2026.

What are the top reviewed K12 locations?

Herndon , Dallas , Knoxville , Jacksonville , Alcoa , Reston , Lewisville , Houston , Phoenix , Atlanta , Indianapolis , Austin , Virginia Beach , Oklahoma City , San Antonio , Washington , Seattle , Detroit , Grand Rapids , New York , Remote , Chicago , Texas City , Nashville , Tacoma , Glendale , Fort Worth , Birmingham , Ashburn , Madison

K12 reviews

3.5

71% would recommend to a friend

(1,456 total reviews)

James Rhyu

59% approve of CEO

71% positive business outlook

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K12 has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 1,456 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The K12 employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Education industry (3.7 stars).

Reviews by job title

1K reviews

2.0

Jan 31, 2026

Too many leaders are let go

Sr qa manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Some people understand technology deeply

Cons

Some people have emotional intelligence issues

K12 Response

5mo

We appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts. Reviews like this help us learn and continue building a better workplace for all employees.

1.0

Jan 30, 2026

Review

Teacher

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Work life balance is typically good.

Cons

Pressure and ostracism from districts and legislators.

K12 Response

5mo

We appreciate you taking the time to leave a review. Your feedback is valuable, and we’ll make sure it’s shared with our teams as we work to create the best experience possible for employees.

1.0

Jan 18, 2026

High School Cafeteria

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Meeting wonderful students and families.

Cons

Suffering through torturous, unqualified individuals with no formal experience in what they are supposed to do. Terrible communication and no genuine care for students and families.

K12 Response

5mo

Thank you for sharing your perspective. We’re sorry to hear some parts of your experience haven’t met expectations, and we’ll share your feedback with our leadership team as we work to improve.

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