Item: Kumon
Rating: 2
Author: Instructor's Assistant

Question 1

Is Kumon a good company to work for?

Accepted Answer

Kumon has an overall rating of 3.9 out of 5, based on over 9,373 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months. 73% of employees would recommend working at Kumon to a friend and 53% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Kumon have been left by employees working as Kumons Tutor, Early Learner Assistant and English Teacher.

Question 2

Does Kumon pay their employees well?

Accepted Answer

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Kumon employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.9 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Kumon. This rating has improved by 2% over the last 12 months.

Question 3

How satisfied are employees working at Kumon?

Accepted Answer

73% of Kumon employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated Kumon 4.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.8 for culture and values and 3.1 for career opportunities.

Question 4

What are the top reviewed jobs at Kumon?

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Tutor (1354), Teaching Assistant (636), Math Tutor (418), Instructor (341), Grader (283), Teacher (234), Academic Tutor (170), Center Assistant (128), Grader/Tutor (113), Administrative Assistant (108), Classroom Assistant (108), Student Grader (107), Assistant (106), Auxiliar Administrativo (97), Assistant Instructor (94)

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

"Flexible hours allow you to create your own schedule and facilitating communication between patients and healthcare providers always leaves you with a feeling of accomplishment" ((in 523 reviews)); "Most of the staff was friendly and accessible" ((in 175 reviews)); "People are nice and easy to work with" ((in 161 reviews)); "good work environment and after 3pm job" ((in 153 reviews)); "Nice and friendly coworkers and students" ((in 153 reviews))

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

"the pay is low so it's not a long term field to be in unless you become a owner" ((in 1026 reviews)); "Low salary and not widely recognised" ((in 139 reviews)); "minimum wage and no promotion" ((in 137 reviews)); "Manager was strict and always told me off for talking to students because I wanted them to be on" ((in 96 reviews)); "No benefits but also again most employees are under 18 so not a lot of need." ((in 81 reviews))

Question 7

What are employees saying about Kumon layoffs in 2026?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

What are the top reviewed Kumon locations?

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New York, Houston, San Jose, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Atlanta, Edison, Katy, San Diego, Teaneck, Charlotte, Frisco, Irvine, Chicago, Dallas, Austin, Hebron, Miami, Fremont, Seattle, Irving, Brooklyn, San Antonio, Orlando, Richmond, Phoenix, Sugar Land, Oakland, Tampa, Jersey City

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Good for young students in need of a job, but bad for college students and older.

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