Does NSF pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, NSF employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.8 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at NSF. This rating has improved by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at NSF?

42% of NSF employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated NSF 3.0 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.8 for culture and values and 2.5 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at NSF?

Account Manager (32) , Auditor (23) , Manager (13) , Safety Advisor (11) , Coordinator (10) , Project Manager (10) , Director (8) , Lab Technician (7) , Senior Manager (7) , Intern (6) , Certification Project Manager (5) , Food Safety Auditor (5) , Technician (5) , Analyst (4) , Microbiology Technician (4)

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

"Great people .. always willing to listen and make changes if they are right for the business." ((in 50 reviews)); "+ Good Benefits" ((in 22 reviews)); "Current work life balance is great." ((in 19 reviews)); "Great team and very supportive" ((in 14 reviews)); "Nice building and cafeteria." ((in 10 reviews))

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

"poor management and not so welcoming in a deparment" ((in 37 reviews)); "Many people are fired for not meeting goals or just because their managers do not like them" ((in 20 reviews)); "upper management is disconnected from reality." ((in 19 reviews)); "Toxic culture descending from cold hearted management." ((in 18 reviews)); "Salaries are low in comparison to the current market." ((in 17 reviews))

What are employees saying about NSF layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed NSF locations?

Ann Arbor , San Diego , Washington , Dallas , Chicago , New York , Detroit , Los Angeles , Richmond , Alexandria , Ypsilanti , Clinton Township , West Bloomfield , Grand Rapids , Houston , Waco , Indianapolis , Columbus , Harbor City , El Cajon , San Francisco , Boulder , Bristol , Las Vegas , Seattle , Philadelphia , Bethesda , Boston , Kansas City

NSF reviews

2.7

42% would recommend to a friend

(522 total reviews)

Pedro Sancha

35% approve of CEO

40% positive business outlook

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NSF has an employee rating of 2.7 out of 5 stars, based on 522 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The NSF employee rating is 27% below average for employers within the Management & Consulting industry (3.7 stars).

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5.0

Jan 26, 2019

Opportunity awaits

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

Flexible working patterns, friendly teams, clear business direction, engaged leaders who encourage open dialogue on how to achieve solutions. An overall company appetite to succeed in the core mission and a significant improvement in organisational culture in recent years.

Cons

None of significance. Think positively and focus energy to finding solutions to problems and challenges that arise and you’ll be recognised and rewarded at NSF.

3.0

Jan 3, 2019

It's alright

Chemist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Easy work with no one watching over your shoulder.

Cons

No managment. Can be very disorganized.

2.0

Dec 20, 2018

No Maternity Benefits

Anonymous employee

Recommend

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Pros

Meaningful work and company mission Long term job stability for many business units

Cons

No family leave benefits No incentive for women of child-bearing age to work for this organization These drawbacks are in direct conflict with NSF's mission to promote public health

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