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

5.0

Dec 13, 2025

Can’t say enough good things about this company

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Really care about their employees and students. Has greatly improved my mental, emotional, and physical health

Cons

None that I can think of.

K12 Response

6mo

We’re thrilled to hear you enjoy working at K12 and appreciate you being part of what makes this a great place to work.

5.0

Dec 9, 2025

Great

Teacher

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Enjoy working here, great company

Cons

None at this time thanks

K12 Response

6mo

Thank you for the positive feedback! We’re happy to know your time at K12 has been rewarding, and we appreciate all that you contribute.

4.0

Dec 2, 2025

Remote work

Teacher

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

This is a great job where you can work from home

Cons

This is a public school so has the same criteria as in person school

K12 Response

7mo

We’re so glad to hear you’re enjoying your time at K12 and appreciate the work you do every day to make our mission possible.

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