Does Mercy Corps pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Mercy Corps employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.4 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Mercy Corps. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Mercy Corps?

72% of Mercy Corps employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Mercy Corps 3.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.8 for culture and values and 3.2 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Mercy Corps?

Intern (25) , Program Manager (25) , Program Officer (17) , Director (14) , Senior Advisor (12) , Project Manager (11) , Finance Officer (10) , Advisor (8) , Assistant Program Officer (7) , Internship (7) , Manager (7) , Communications Officer (6) , Coordinator (6) , MEL Officer (6) , Program Assistant (6)

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

"Great team and very dynamic" ((in 24 reviews)); "genuinely kind and supportive colleagues." ((in 21 reviews)); "good benefits especially health insurance" ((in 20 reviews)); "Great culture and work ethics." ((in 14 reviews)); "it is a good organization" ((in 14 reviews))

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

"Low salaries for the national" ((in 25 reviews)); "I don't think senior leadership knew what to do" ((in 17 reviews)); "Low pay especially for London" ((in 15 reviews)); "Poor management." ((in 12 reviews)); "Not so great on work life balance for family people" ((in 8 reviews))

What are employees saying about Mercy Corps layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Mercy Corps locations?

Portland , Washington , New York , Jordan , Guaynabo , Africa , Virginia Beach , Canada , Sudan , Dallas , Texas City , Palestine , San Juan , Los Angeles , Seattle , Oregon City , Philadelphia , Atlanta , Syria , Africa

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Mercy Corps reviews

3.8

72% would recommend to a friend

(520 total reviews)

Tjada D’Oyen McKenna

75% approve of CEO

37% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.0

Diversity & inclusion

3.8

Culture & values

3.7

Work/Life balance

3.4

Compensation and benefits

3.2

Career opportunities

3.1

Senior management

Mercy Corps has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 520 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Mercy Corps employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Nonprofit & NGO industry (3.7 stars).

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Reviews by job title

520 reviews

5.0

Jun 27, 2025

Help me to get job

Mel officer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Willing to work in a suitable environment

Cons

I love working as a team

1.0

Jun 24, 2025

Values Not Lived – Disempowering Culture and Poor Staff Treatment During Layoffs

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

It pays comparatively well (for most positions)

Cons

Despite its strong external reputation and inspiring mission, Mercy Corps often fails to live up to its values internally. Leadership is highly U.S.-centric and opaque, with decisions made top-down and little transparency or genuine staff engagement. Internal systems are overly complex and bureaucratic, with minimal onboarding or support: newcomers are often left to sink or swim. Recent layoffs were handled with cold inefficiency and little compassion, leaving many feeling discarded and unappreciated. There’s a wide disconnect between HQ and regional teams, and a passive-aggressive culture where procedures are used to deflect responsibility rather than enable action. A disappointing experience in an organisation that should know better.

5.0

Jun 22, 2025

Great collegues far and wide

Major gifts officer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Diverse group of people who build each other up. Very collaborative and excellent stewardship pieces and experiences

Cons

Diversifying funds to sustain shifts in administration

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