Does Milken Institute pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Milken Institute employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.8 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Milken Institute. This rating has improved by 16% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Milken Institute?

67% of Milken Institute employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Milken Institute 3.5 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.1 for culture and values and 3.3 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Milken Institute?

Senior Associate (10) , Associate Director (9) , Director (9) , Intern (7) , Associate (5) , Executive Assistant (3) , Executive Director (3) , Business and Program Development (2) , Senior Research Analyst (2)

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

"The people are great." ((in 12 reviews)); "Good work/ life balance" ((in 5 reviews)); "great team to work with." ((in 5 reviews)); "Supportive team, good pay, varied work" ((in 3 reviews)); "Great working environment and opportunities to learn" ((in 3 reviews))

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

"Nepotism is blatant and rampant" ((in 6 reviews)); "Low salary and no bonus structure." ((in 4 reviews))

What are employees saying about Milken Institute layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Milken Institute locations?

Santa Monica , Washington , Los Angeles , Riverton , New York , Moorpark , Manhattan Beach

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3.4

67% would recommend to a friend

(93 total reviews)

Richard Ditizio

69% approve of CEO

55% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.8

Diversity & inclusion

3.8

Compensation and benefits

3.5

Work/Life balance

3.3

Career opportunities

3.1

Culture & values

3.0

Senior management

Milken Institute has an employee rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 93 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Milken Institute 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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93 reviews

2.0

Dec 15, 2021

Poor management, toxic culture

Senior associate

Recommend

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Business Outlook

Pros

Junior level staffers keep this place running. Great to make friends & connections if you're a younger employee in LA/DC. Awesome travel opportunities (but not for everyone!). Pay is decent for a nonprofit think tank.

Cons

Executives are out of touch. Senior managers are devoted to the C-Suite rather than to the success and growth of their own teams. Managers take credit for the work of junior staffers. It's all about power and visibility at Milken- and if you don't have it, most colleagues won't give you the time of day. Mentorship is nonexistent and there is very little room for growth, even though you may be tricked to believe there is. Overall, style is valued over substance.

Milken Institute Response

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are disappointed to read your experience with the Institute was negative, however the HR team welcomes your feedback to start conversations that will help us implement solutions. Please contact us at HR-Staff@milkeninstitute.org should you wish to discuss your experience further.

5.0

Dec 3, 2021

Great place to work

Associate director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great place to work Yeap m

Cons

No downsides at all ; all great

2.0

Nov 23, 2021

MI is a "What the Top 3 People Think" Tank

Director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Most junior and mid-level staff is highly qualified and passionate. Excellent travel opportunities. Dependent on Center leadership, good work/life balance. Excellent fodder for the dinner table on how mediocre white men are promoted in a patriarchal system. First-hand observances of how capitalism fosters inequity. You will understand inside jokes on shows like Succession and Billions.

Cons

Regardless of the facts or data, leadership at MI truly excels in sticking to whatever narrative they chose and believe in. Nepotism is rampant. Toxic people are rewarded based on looks and presentation, and rise to the top of the organization. New and creative thinking is disregarded. The ideas coming out of this "think tank" are old.

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