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

Milken Institute reviews

3.4

67% would recommend to a friend

(93 total reviews)

Richard Ditizio

69% approve of CEO

55% positive business outlook

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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).

Reviews by job title

93 reviews

5.0

Feb 12, 2022

Great talent incubator

Executive director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Experience and exposure at a global level

Cons

Not an Investment Bank. Don’t expect a bonus

Milken Institute Response

4y

Thank you for the time you've taken to review your experience at the Milken Institute. We’re delighted to read you’ve had an overall good working experience. We also greatly appreciate your feedback about the Bonus. Please reach out to us directly at HR-Staff@milkeninstitute.org for further feedback.

3.0

Jul 9, 2021

Good place to gain some work experience

Senior associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Resources Clear-cut procedures in place to help you make decisions

Cons

Little company culture No motivation or encouragement to undertake further training Hard to get ahead

Milken Institute Response

4y

Thank you for taking the time to share this feedback. We strive to offer opportunities for growth and networking internally, we are sorry to hear that was not your experience. Please reach out to HR directly at HR-Staff@themi.org to further discuss.

4.0

May 7, 2021

Associate Director

Associate director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The place looks very nice and people are friendly

Cons

There are so many politics between departments

Milken Institute Response

5y

Thank you for the time you've taken to review your experience at the Milken Institute. We certainly appreciate your feedback and comments. If you have any further comments you would like to share please email us at HR-Staff@themi.org.

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Jobs at Milken Institute

Senior Associate, Global Programming

Associate, Advancement

Director, Catering & Special Events