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 51 reviews)); "+good benefits & PTO" ((in 21 reviews)); "Current work life balance is great." ((in 17 reviews)); "Great team and very supportive" ((in 16 reviews)); "Good work environment" ((in 13 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 19 reviews)); "upper management is disconnected from reality." ((in 19 reviews)); "Low pay for highly skilled candidates" ((in 18 reviews)); "Salaries are low in comparison to the current market." ((in 18 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

Company ratings over time

Ratings trend for the last 6 months (522 reviews)

Ratings by demographic groups

Race / Ethnicity

Gender

Sexual orientation

Disability

Parent or family caregiver

Veteran status

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).

Reviews by job title

522 reviews

3.0

Jan 5, 2017

Entry level position

Associate technician, dwts

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Challenging setting, minimum learning curve is about 6 months. There is a LOT of flexibility within this lab. Benefits are above average, 18 days pto starting. Overall a good place to start for someone out of college.

Cons

Work can seem unpurposful at times. Depending on what shift you work, more work can be put onto you. Pay feels below average. Promotions seem harder to come by then other labs in the company. Career developement program is still being developed.

2.0

Dec 22, 2016

Can't Fix Their Problems

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The company offers a very nice work environment for those who work in the corporate office. For those who are not in Ann Arbor, it is 'out of sight, out of mind.'

Cons

It is well known and even openly spoken about that most people in the organization do not have confidence in the senior management. They talk about change. But, how can there be any change when that "Change" is being conducted by the people who are the problem??

1.0

Nov 24, 2016

trust the negative reviews

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The office atmosphere is good . The nsf kitchen !

Cons

Work life balance is zero Poor management Inexperienced people

Viewing 442 - 444 of 522 Reviews

Jobs at NSF

Independent Contractor - Forestry Auditor

California

View job

Retail Food Safety Auditor - NYC

Independent Retail Food Safety Auditor - Jacksonville, FL

Independent Retail Food Safety Auditor - Sarasota, FL

Accounts Receivable Representative I

NSF

NSF reviews

Company ratings over time

Ratings by demographic groups

Reviews by job title

Entry level position

Can't Fix Their Problems

trust the negative reviews

Jobs at NSF

NSF reviews FAQs

Want the inside scoop on your own company?

Bowls

Followed companies

Job searches

Company ratings over time

NSF reviews FAQs

Jobs at NSF