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 11 reviews)); "Really supportive working environment, great colleagues, lot of spaces to grow" ((in 8 reviews)); "Good work/ life balance" ((in 6 reviews)); "great team to work with." ((in 5 reviews)); "Pay is decent for a non" ((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)); "down structure, nepotism is rampant, not so great salaries, toxic personalities that are allowed to thrive, no investment in front line staff, support staff or younger employees, very little accountability from senior management or HR, they just hired a full time HR person last year, in my 4 years at MI I've seen over 30+ staff turn over." ((in 5 reviews)); "Don’t expect a bonus" ((in 3 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

Oct 18, 2024

Director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

great connections and global presence

Cons

work life balance and commuting

Milken Institute Response

1y

Thank you for your review. Please reach out to us directly at HR-Staff@milkeninstitute.org if you’d like to share further feedback.

2.0

Aug 5, 2024

Lack of career growth opportunities

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

At times, the glitz and glamor of the Milken Institute’s network can be fun, and the opportunities to be around the rich and famous is a good draw in.

Cons

Toxic personalities in leadership at Milken are rampant and are swept under the rug. HR is supportive, but cannot act on any grievances. It is a o.k place to land out of school or further in your career, but do not expect a clear trajectory for career growth internally. Leadership treats lower level employees as disposable, relying on the power of the Milken name to attract resumes in their wake. When internal growth is seen, it is often an immensely cumbersome process that feels more of a fight than a celebration of performance. The massive turnover and lack of intervention is apparent once the excitement of getting to be involved in the Milken network wears off.

Milken Institute Response

1y

Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback. We appreciate your input. We will make sure to follow up in the areas where you feel we have an opportunity to improve. We value your opinion and we are committed to offering the best possible employee experience. If you have any further feedback to share please email us at HR-Staff@milkeninstitute.org

4.0

Jun 6, 2024

Milken Institute Senior Associate (CA)

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Competitive salary, travel opportunities, international think tank collaborating with regional offices worldwide

Cons

Corporate environment, staff operates on very hierarchical structure, majority of events dedicated to fundraising

Milken Institute Response

2y

Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback. We’d love to learn more about your experience and how we can improve. Please email us at HR-Staff@milkeninstitute.org

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