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 25 reviews)); "Current work life balance is great." ((in 19 reviews)); "Good work environment" ((in 13 reviews)); "As a social enterprise, they have historically done a good job of balancing financial performance with a strong mission focus." ((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 33 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 18 reviews)); "Low pay for highly skilled candidates" ((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

(521 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 521 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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521 reviews

4.0

Jun 20, 2013

Wonderful people, menial day tasks

Associate technician

Recommend

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Pros

Easy to stay busy. Easy goingatmosphere, good benefits - Free soda! Management is approachable and very eager to help at all times Smiling faces everywhere Internal promotions Good hours

Cons

Lean management is taking over and people have been very cautious because everyone is uncertain of how it will affect their daily tasks. Always could use more pay, but its very fair

1.0

May 20, 2013

Steer clear of this place at all costs

Project manager

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

Free coffee and soda machine

Cons

Zero training, poorly skilled middle management, antiquated and strewed together LIMS, zero communication between groups, innovation and free thinking is not encouraged, rampant nepotism, razor slim profit margins, tight deadlines, unattainable goals are the norm,, lots of lab equipment is either broken or insufficient to preform the tasks required, management belittling and bullying staff is commonplace, zero job security, company used scare tactics to promote services, misleading HR department., low pay, small cubicles, poor moral is commonplace, high worker turnover by either voluntary or involuntary means.

4.0

Feb 15, 2013

Good company with good benefits and flexibility. Communication and training are areas that can use some improvement

Anonymous employee

Recommend

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Pros

Good work environment. It has inhouse Gym, which helps if you want to maintain your health.

Cons

Training could be improved. It looks like supervisors and management do not have time to answer your questions. They expect you to learn a lot on your own.

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Jobs at NSF

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Wonderful people, menial day tasks

Steer clear of this place at all costs

Good company with good benefits and flexibility. Communication and training are areas that can use some improvement

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